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The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid and mental health crises are intersecting to present unprecedented challenges for communities across Alaska. We have assembled a panel of key individuals to discuss these challenges in our community and look at how chiropractic is uniquely positioned to affect change in today’s healthcare climate. We will look at state numbers commonly not available to the public, opioid addiction risk factors, the role of mental health and societal influences on addiction. Hear firsthand from community leaders how these challenges are affecting the infrastructure of our healthcare system and discuss what we as a profession can do to work within our legislative, hospital and state systems to help guide them to look to drug-free pain management awareness and the potentially life-changing benefits of chiropractic care.
Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP, serves as the President for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the national not-for-profit organization showcasing the benefits of chiropractic care across multiple platforms.
Dr. McAllister earned her Master’s in Education from the University of California East Bay and is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where she served as an Associate Professor. She has also been appointed to the Forbes Nonprofit Council.
She is a frequent guest speaker for National conventions, Corporate Wellness Programs, as well as Business and Healthcare Alliances.
Dr. McAllister has served as a Qualified Medical Examiner, Expert Chiropractic Witness for the State of California, and has been in private practice in San Jose since 1996.
Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises ABC Management, which is comprised of 21 integrative health clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating college, professional and Olympic athletes. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.
Sasha Walden, RN, is Director on the Board of Directors at the Christopher Walden Foundation of Hope. Graduated from UAA school of Nursing, in 2020, emphasizing substance abuse to work in treatment centers. Born and raised in Southern, CA and has lived in Alaska since 2015. She is also a real estate business owner on The Dar Walden Team with Keller Williams Realty. Sasha is passionate and has a personal interest in the Opioid Crisis in Alaska.
The Christopher Walden Foundation of Hope is a non-profit with the mission of establishing an in-bed facility for those in need of immediate intense addiction care and rehabilitation.
Born & raised in Fairbanks
Father – Wien Airlines captain
Mother – homemaker & attorney
Education:
Husband Richard of 48 years, 3 married adult children, 7 grandchildren
Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner work in Anchorage, MatSu and remote rural Alaska
Served 10 years in the Alaska Senate (2011-2020) representing Eagle River Road and Hiland Road areas, East Anchorage, Stuckagain Heights, Anchorage Hillside, Indian, Bird, Girdwood, Whittier, Hope, Seward, Moose Pass, Cooper Landing, Sterling, Nikiski
Legislation passed:
Current volunteer community service:
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Lt. Jack Carson has been with the Anchorage Police Department for over 22 years. During that time he has been an Investigator, Supervisor and Commander within Anchorage Police Department’s drug units. Carson has been keeping our streets safe from drugs for almost two decades. |
| Opioids: Facts-Fiction-Fixes |
| Moderator: Dr. John Rosa with Dr. Sherry McAllister and invited participants. |
| The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid and mental health crises are intersecting to present unprecedented challenges for communities across Alaska. We have assembled a panel of key individuals to discuss these challenges in our community and look at how chiropractic is uniquely positioned to affect change in today’s healthcare climate. We will look at state numbers commonly not available to the public, opioid addiction risk factors, the role of mental health and societal influences on addiction. Hear firsthand from community leaders how these challenges are affecting the infrastructure of our healthcare system and discuss what we as a profession can do to work within our legislative, hospital and state systems to help guide them to look to drug-free pain management awareness and the potentially life-changing benefits of chiropractic care. |