DR. PATRICIA BENDER

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Dr. Patricia Bender, RN, DC, DACBOH, is a graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic and continues to expand her education while being a Chiropractic Industrial Consultant and Specialist in Occupational Health. Keeping abreast of the latest research in chiropractic techniques and medical trends by attending seminars and symposia around the country, Dr. Bender's aim is to provide your entire family with quality chiropractic health care.

By relieving the stress of daily activity or accident pain, Dr. Bender can enable you to take control of your life and put an end to pain - now and in the future. Total care of the patient being of the utmost importance, Dr. Bender offers the latest techniques and state of the art equipment for the best in physical therapy and exercise rehabilitation. Regardless of your age, size, level of fitness or condition, she tailors her treatment programs to your individual needs. She offers her patients the best care, honest assessments and a true concern for their health and well-being.

EDUCATION:
University of Cincinnati, R.N., 1979
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1984
Licensed to Practice Chiropractic: Illinois, 1984 - Ohio, 1985 - Arizona, 1985
Diplomat in Occupational Health and Safety, 1995
The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2007 Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Certificate
Certificate of Completion of Beginner 1 Conversational Sign Language, 2007 St. Rita School for the Deaf

MEMBERSHIPS:
Ohio State Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association
International Academy of Chiropractic Industrial Consultants
Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association
Ohio Southwest Self-Insured Association
American Association of Health Facilities
Southwest Ohio Chiropractic Association
International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Inc
American Chiropractic Association Council on Occupational Health

CERTIFICATIONS:
Diplomat of American Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultant
Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist
Medical Acupuncture

AFFILIATIONS:
Industrial Consultant: Georgia-Pacific, Johnson Controls, Riverwood
CEO, President: Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center
1st Vice President: Southwestern Ohio Chiropractic Association
Medical Staff: Jewish Hospital
District Director: Ohio State Chiropractic Association
Church Council: Holy Cross Immaculata Church

FELLOWSHIP:
International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

REVIEW COMMITTEE:
Managed Care Organization
Bureau of Workers Compensation

PAST INVOLVEMENTS:
OSCA: Occupational Health Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee
SWOCA: Public Relations Committee
FCER: Educational Video; Industrial Consulting
Past-Chairman: "All Ohio Health and Safety Congress", Department of Industrial Hygiene, Health Facilities Committee, Bureau of Workers' Compensation

LICENSES
Ohio Chiropractic License: #1112
OHio RN License: #RN 160472

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:
100 hours Rehabilitation, 1990
300 hours Occupation Health and Safety Specialist, 1991, 1993, 1994
  48 hours Industrial Health and Safety, Logen College, 1988
  24 hours Impairment Rating and Disability, Mazion, 1986, 1991, 1992
  12 hours Medlegal Issues, Croft, D.C., MS, DABCO, 1991
  12 hours Cervical Whiplash, Croft, 1990
  12 hours Upper Extremities Symposium Jewish Hospital, 1992
  12 hours Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation, Christensen, D.C., 1989
  12 hours Soft Tissue Injuries and Disabilities, Medlegal, 1986
    8 hours PsychoNeuroImmunology, Cortex 1991
  24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
    3 CEU Managed Health Care, X.U., 1995
  24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1997
  24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1998
  12 hours Radiographic Studies, 1999
  12 hours Interpreting Blood Analysis, 2000
  36 hours Acupuncture, Meridian Dynamics, 2001
  24 hours Chiropractic Philosophy, 2002
  24 hours Best Technique, 2003
  36 hours IME/File Review Certification Course, 2004
  12 hours Headache Update 2000+ Nutrition, 2005
  12 hours Low Level Laser Therapy, 2005
    4 hours Environmental Illness 2005
  12 hours Low Back Recovery 2006
    7 hours Inflammation: The Silent Killer 2006
  25 hours Alleviating Stress (meets Mi PAIN MANAGEMENT) 2007
    6 hours METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) 2007
100 hours Acupuncture Fellowship Certification 2008
  12 hours Pediatric Care Symposium 2008
  30 hours New Drugs 2009
    2 hours Swimming Pool Syndrome 2009

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Wedding Coordinator: Holy-Cross Immaculata Parish
Celtic Festival Volunteer
Volunteer with deaf community through University of Cincinnati, University Hospital
Sporting activity, roller blading, tennis, bicycling, swimming, camping