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The Joint Chiropractic is an Essential Healthcare Service
- Commits to keeping clinics open when and where possible during the crisis - - Withdrawing financial and clinic opening guidance - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March
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[{"type":"text","content":"- Commits to keeping clinics open when and where possible during the crisis -\n - Withdrawing financial and clinic opening guidance - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, reiterated its Essential Healthcare Services statement and commitment to keeping its system of chiropractic locations open when and where it is possible. Relying on guidance from governmental agencies, national and state chiropractic associations and local health departments to direct its action, including the International Chiropractors Association, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, as well as Texas Chiropractic Association and the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, The Joint Corp. views chiropractic care as an essential healthcare service that can be used by patients with a wide array of health conditions in times of urgent need. “I am deeply grateful for our doctors of chiropractic, who assume the great responsibility that all healthcare providers are being asked to carry during this unprecedented time,” said Peter D. Holt, president and CEO The Joint Corp. “Protecting our patients and our staff from the spread of COVID-19 is our highest priority, which is why we have issued policies that align with guidance provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health departments for the continued safe operations of our clinics.” Some of those protocols include creating more distance between patients waiting inside clinic locations, eliminating items such as magazines, utilizing alternative spinal adjustment techniques that minimize contact and heightened cleaning and sanitizing practices. While retailers across the country are closing stores, malls and strip centers, as of today, March 20, 2020, more than 95% of The Joint Chiropractic clinics remain open. “The fact that up to now we have been able to maintain 70% of our normal patient visitation speaks volumes to the importance of chiropractic to our patients and validates that they see us as an essential healthcare service,” added Holt. “Given the strong unit growth over the last several years, The Joint Corp. and our franchisees have never been in a stronger financial position to weather this storm. Nonetheless, ...