Logan University to provide chiropractic care to St. Louis Community College athletes

Logan University has announced a partnership with St. Louis Community College (STLCC), allowing Logan’s

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) interns to provide chiropractic consulting and care for its student-athletes.

“This partnership will provide Logan interns practical learning opportunities while providing STLCC student-athletes with additional treatment and care,” said Logan’s Associate Provost of the College of Chiropractic, Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC. “Logan is proud to build this relationship with STLCC.”

In addition to chiropractic treatment and care, STLCC’s athletes will receive injury-related diagnostic and treatment services, nutritional counseling and more. STLCC athletes will also be able to receive additional care at Logan’s Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic, located at Logan’s Montgomery Health Center, free of charge.

“STLCC is thrilled to collaborate with Logan University to offer an exceptional student-athlete experience for our STLCC student-athletes,” said Sharon Marquardt, Athletic Director at STLCC. “This partnership not only enhances the collegiate journey for our athletes but also provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities for Logan students. We eagerly anticipate fostering a strong working relationship between our two colleges.”

Collaboration between higher education institutions allows the overall advancement of education, research and societal development for both universities.

“As a university and non-profit, we want to be involved with the community and we believe these collaborations are so important,” said Logan Faculty Clinician, Jesse Politowski, DC (’13). “We want to help and grow in the community as much as possible and through these partnerships, we can bring chiropractic care to new people and places. It’s also amazing for our students to have this first-hand experience with athletes and grow into strong chiropractors. Working in a multi-disciplinary setting is an experience that students don’t get anywhere else.”

Logan interns will work with more than 80 student-athletes on STLCC’s campus in various sports, including baseball, softball, soccer and basketball.

This partnership is part of an ongoing effort to create meaningful partnerships with local organizations and provide expanded opportunities in integrated care for Logan students.

About Logan University

Logan University is dedicated to creating health leaders of tomorrow by combining its strengths of world-class faculty, tailored curriculum, hands-on experience, and a vibrant campus community. Since 1935, Logan has remained grounded in chiropractic education — with the flagship Doctor of Chiropractic — and also offers
doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees online and on-campus. Logan is located on a sprawling 112-acre campus in Chesterfield, a western suburb of St. Louis. To learn more, visit logan.edu.

About St. Louis Community College

Established in 1962, St. Louis Community College is the largest community college district in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States. STLCC has four campuses: Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood. The College annually serves more than 50,000 students through credit courses, continuing education and workforce development programs. For more information about STLCC, visit stlcc.edu.