Texas Chiropractic offers free care to emergency responders

Texas Chiropractic College’s (TCC) Moody Health Center will honor Harris County firefighters and law enforcement officers on Thursday, Sept. 8.

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Moody Health Center will formally launch a new program that will provide eligible first responders with chiropractic care without charge or at minimal cost for 12 months beginning Monday, Sept. 12.

Care that will be available includes physical examinations, chiropractic manipulative therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation therapy, nutritional counseling and wellness consultations. Eligible patients will be billed at cost for durable medical equipment such as orthotics, pillows, braces, supports, kinesio-tape, nutritional supplements and other supplies deemed necessary for the treatment of the individual patient.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the college to give back to our community and support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us safe every day,” said Dr. Richard G. Brassard, president of TCC.

Eligible participants must be an active-duty firefighter, police officer, an officer within the Sheriff's Department, a constable, a Texas Ranger or a Department of Public Safety Officer. Individuals interested in participating in the program should contact the Moody Health Center at 281-487-1501 to set up an appointment.

For those wishing to attend the program launch and reception on Sept. 8, it will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Harris Administration Building of the TCC, located at 5912 Spencer Highway in Pasadena.

To RSVP, contact Jackie Medina, director of development and marketing, at 281-998-6088 or jmedina@txchiro.edu.