Northeast College of Health Sciences SACA chapter lobbies on Capitol Hill

The students’ main topic of discussion with lawmakers was the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 539/S. 106), rereleased one week before the annual conference in DC. The Northeast community arrived armed with issue briefs, statistics and data to demonstrate the need for better access to chiropractic services for current and future patients.

Bill Lauretti, DC, Northeast professor and SACA advisor for the college’s chapter, noted one reason  expanding access to chiropractic care is so important.

“It offers a safe, natural, drug- and surgery-free approach to healthcare, including chronic pain management,” he said. “Compare that to the opioid crisis, with so many people prescribed strong drugs that are not that effective for managing pain. The contrast makes our brand of healthcare very attractive, not only to the public, but even more so to healthcare leaders.”

Among the awards presented during the ACA conference, Northeast students Cassie Cavell (DC ‘26) won the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) Leadership Recognition Award for leading the SACA research committee and Jade Carbuccia (DC ’26) won the Diversity Equity and Inclusion scholarship.

Northeast alum Kathryn Kennedy (DC ‘22) of South Burlington, Vermont, won the ACA Alternative Delegate of the Year award, and Brooke Green (DC ‘24) and Lauren Williams (DC ‘24) were recognized for completing their terms as SACA national chair and vice-chair, respectively.

The trip was made possible, the press release noted, by the generous contributions of many Northeast alumni and friends, particularly the New York State Chiropractic Association. The Northeast chiropractic students who attended are grateful for the opportunity.

For more information, visit northeastcollege.edu.