Anderson Specific Chiropractic

Spreading the Valentine Love: 14-14-14

February 25, 2010

Anderson Specific Chiropractic would like to congratulate all of those who took advantage of our Valentine Promotion, which was a GREAT success.  Our special offer gave an opportunity for the first 14 people referred to Anderson Specific Chiropractic through the 14th day of February to come in for an initial consultation, nerve system analysis and any x-rays needed for only $14.00 (up to a $260.00 value). 
A total of 30 people came into our office seeking health and wellness.  Due to those people wanting to pass the opportunity for wellness onto their loved ones, the promotion was extended until February 16th.  We are so excited for all who took advantage of the offer and are on the road to greater health.  Watch for new promotions in the future, as we have others during the year.  Health is something you CAN afford.
Get Well......Stay Well with Anderson Specific Chiropractic, where your health is our goal.

Toys for Tots Was a Great Success!

January 19, 2010

December’s Toys for Tots drive was a great success! We collected two large boxes that were overflowing with toys and gave those to Toys for Tots so that local children without gifts would receive a blessing this Christmas. As always, we appreciate your generosity. A big part of the community took advantage of the great offer, and are now on their way to getting well! We also thank you for sharing the news of Upper Cervical care’s contribution to your health and wellness. This is a way that you may share in the blessings that your friends and family receive as they become healthy and whole. What a marvelous gift!
Thank you again and may God bless you and your loved ones in 2010!

World Powerlifting Championships – India

October 23, 2009

Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal promotions of 4 prescription drugs

• By Devlin Barrett, Associated Press Writer
• On Wednesday September 2, 2009, 2:57 pm EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drug maker, will pay a record $2.3 billion civil and criminal penalty over unlawful prescription drug promotions.

Announcing the settlement Wednesday, the Justice Department said that it included the largest criminal fine in U.S. history -- $1.2 billion. The agreement also included a criminal forfeiture of $105 million.

Authorities called Pfizer a repeat offender, noting it is the fourth such settlement of government charges in the last decade. They said the government will monitor the company's conduct for the next five years to rein in the abuses.

To promote the drugs, authorities said Pfizer invited doctors to consultant meetings at resort locations, paying their expenses and providing perks.

"They were entertained with golf, massages, and other activities," said Mike Loucks, the U.S. attorney in Massachusetts.

Loucks said that even as Pfizer was negotiating deals on past misconduct, they were continuing to violate the very same laws with other drugs.

Six corporate whisteblowers who first brought the misconduct to light will share $102 million of the settlement money.

FBI Assistant Director Kevin Perkins praised the whistleblowers who decided to "speak out against a corporate giant that was blatantly violating the law and misleading the public through false marketing claims."

The overall settlement is the largest ever paid by a drug company for alleged violations of federal drug rules.

The government said the company promoted four prescription drugs, including the pain killer Bextra, as treatments for medical conditions different than those the drugs had been approved for by federal regulators.

Use of drugs for so-called "off-label" medical conditions is not uncommon, but drug manufacturers are prohibited from marketing drugs for uses that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Bextra, one of a class of painkillers known as Cox-2 inhibitors, was pulled from the U.S. market in 2005 amid mounting evidence it raised the risk of heart attack, stroke and death.

In financial filings in January, the company had indicated that it would pay $2.3 billion over allegations it had marketed the pain reliever Bextra and possibly other drugs for medical conditions different than their approved use. The civil settlement announced Wednesday also covered Pfizer's promotions of three other drugs: blockbuster nerve pain and epilepsy treatment Lyrica, schizophrenia medicine Geodon, antibiotic Zyvox and nine other medicines.

"Pfizer ripped off New Yorkers and taxpayers across the country to pad its bottom line," New York state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said. "Pfizer's corrupt practices went so far as sending physicians on exotic junkets as well as wining and dining health care professionals to persuade them to prescribe the company's drugs for patients in taxpayer-funded programs."

"Corporate integrity is an absolute priority for Pfizer," said Amy W. Schulman, senior vice president and general counsel of Pfizer, "and we will continue to take appropriate actions to further enhance our compliance practices and strengthen public trust in our company."

When Pfizer originally disclosed the settlement figure, it also announced plans to acquire rival Wyeth for $68 billion. That deal, which would bolster Pfizer's position as the world's top drug maker by revenue, is expected to close before year's end.

Shares of Pfizer dropped 14 cents to $16.24 in midday trading.

Movie Night

April 21, 2009

We had a second viewing of "The Power of Upper Cervical" at West Ridge Church on Saturday, March 14, 2009. The "The Power of Upper Cervical" is an amazing documentary that helps patients and their loved ones understand Upper Cervical Care from various perspectives. Many of our current patients brought guests to the movie and they signed up that night to learn more about how Upper Cervical Care will impact their lives.

Several people mentioned that they appreciated the refreshments, childcare, and door prizes that we provided along with the movie. We are glad that you enjoyed yourselves and we are also thankful for the opportunity to share the good news of Upper Cervical Care with you.

We want to thank all of the patients that helped make our second movie night an even greater success than the first. We want to thank the staff of West Ridge Church and the Life University Chiropractic students that helped make our movie night a success. As always, your help is greatly appreciated! We want to extend special thanks to Karen Ellington, who provided face painting for the kids in the childcare area. Karen is incredibly talented and all of the children enjoyed her artwork tremendously. We look forward to seeing her face painting skills again in the future.

Many patients expressed interest in attending another movie night. Details will be forthcoming on this site and posted in the clinic leading up to our next event. Please help us get the word out. "The Power of Upper Cervical" is an amazing movie, with awesome potential to show people how to trade their sickness and disease for health and wellness. Thank you again! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Movie Night

February 27, 2009

We are proud to announce Anderson Specific Chiropractic's 2nd Annual Movie Night on Saturday March 14th at 6PM. "The Power of Upper Cervical" is a professionally made documentary about Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. It's narrated by various Doctors and includes patient and family testimonials on how Upper Cervical Care has changed their lives. "The Power of Upper Cervical" is a moving experience that will walk you through how to transform your sickness and disease into health and wellness.

Childcare and refreshments will be provided, door prizes will be awarded and there is no charge to attend but tickets are required. Seating is limited so reserve a space for your family and friends right away; you can sign up in the office, or via email here - please include your name and phone number in the email. Please take this opportunity to extend an invitation to loved ones in your life who want to trade in sickness for health.

The movie will be held at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia. For directions please click here. For more details including testimonials from our last movie night, please click here.

 

Toys for Tots

 

January 21st, 2009

December’s Toys for Tots drive was a great success! We collected three large boxes that were overflowing with toys and gave those to Toys for Tots so children without gifts would receive a blessing this Christmas. As always, we appreciate your generosity. We also thank you for sharing the news of Upper Cervical care’s contribution to your health and wellness. This is a way that you may share in the blessings that your friends and family receive as they become healthy and whole. What a tremendous gift!

Thank you again and may God bless you and your loved ones in 2009!

 

 

Movie Night

 

We had a viewing of "The Power of Upper Cervical" at West Ridge Church on September 26, 2008. The movie is a professionally made documentary about Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. Several Doctors, patients and their families are interviewed. The audience included current patients as well as their invited guests. The movie made a powerful impression on those who attended and we received several requests for another showing.

We want to thank all of the patients that helped make our first movie night a success. Refreshments and childcare were offered and there were several door prizes awarded. Many new patients have become aware of the healing power of Upper Cervical care as a result of our movie night.

We want to thank the staff of West Ridge Church and the Life University Chiropractic students that helped make our movie night a success. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Another movie night is being developed for early 2009. Details will be forthcoming on this site and posted in the clinic leading up to the event. Please help us get the word out. "The Power of Upper Cervical" is a tremendous movie, with awesome potential to show people how to trade their sickness and disease for health and wellness.

Thank you again! We look forward to seeing you soon!