Title: Field Practitioner Active in Local Public Health Community

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Section/SPIG: Chiropractic Health Care

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Submitted by Dr. Karen Hartwinkle

Dr. Karen Hartwinkle represents the chiropractic profession on the Arkansas Terrorism Advisory Committee. Hartwinkle also teaches chiropractors how to respond to emergencies and disasters. This continuing education occurs through the state associations and is sponsored by NCMIC.

Chiropractors in Arkansas are participating with the public health community in Arkansans for Drug Free Youth. Additionally, as Arkansas progresses in its Healthy Arkansas Campaign to encourage wellness and healthy lifestyle choices, the chiropractic community stands ready to assist.

Hartwinkle is also serving on a State Board of Health subcommittee working on nutritional recommendations for schools. Further, she serves on a panel for water, food and waste disposal enforcement, and as Chairperson of the Local Grant Trust Fund Committee that builds and maintains county health units.

Clearly it is possible for chiropractors to become trusted and involved members of the local public health community.