On April 23 and September 28, 2007, Dr. MacDonald successfully presented a continuing education seminar to the local trial lawyers in the Eugene/Springfield area.  The seminar topic was "Whiplash: The Epidemic".  The Oregon State Bar approved 2 hours of continuing education for the lawyers that attended. On October 15, 2007, Dr. MacDonald held a 2 hour continuing education class for the local Medical Doctors of Eugene/Springfield.  The class provided the attendees CME I credit for the seminar "Whiplash: The Epidemic.  Fact or Fiction?" On November 19, 2007, Dr. MacDonald will be hosting a FREE public service for the local community regarding Auto Safety.  Topics will include proper use of car seats, seat belts and airbags, and other related auto safety facts. Cascade Health Center provides comprehensive treatment and support for people with auto injuries and chronic pain. We treat the mechanical causes of pain without drugs or surgery, using Massage, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic and Acupuncture. We provide support and information to accident victims to help them get through the claims minefield. Most Chiropractic is performed only 15 minute sessions. Our initial consultation is over an hour, if needed. We spend more time for initial diagnoses, evaluation and explain to patients what the extent of their injuries are, than anyone we know. Dr. Garreth MacDonald, Chiropractic Physician, is the auto injury specialist at Cascade Health Center. Dr. MacDonald has a five-year science degree in Kinesiology, the science of human movement, plus a five-year course of study in Chiropractic and postgraduate studies in auto injuries; he is “Eugene's auto injury expert”. In 2006, Dr. MacDonald finished an intensive post-graduate training certification in Spinal Trauma.  It involved 10 months of training and 120 hours of education solely on Whiplash and Treatment.  This training, gives Dr. MacDonald the increased know-how and current scientific literature to serve you better and to provide thorough care and recovery. Currently in 2007, Dr. MacDonald has completed another certification program called "Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology" from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.  More certification means more expertise in handling all aspects of your care.  Dr. MacDonald attended the 2007 International Whiplash Trauma Congress in Miami in late October. Cascade Health Center is the first place to go for support after you've been in auto accident, whether you've experienced pain yet were not. Many injuries don't hurt at first but can create lifelong pain if they are not treated with in the first four to six weeks. Some people who do feel pain after injury wait to come in because they hope it will go away. Sometimes it does, but it can come back, sometimes worse. Dr. MacDonald can predict where hidden injuries may have occurred by the type of collision you are in. Dr. MacDonald provides pain relief without the negative side effects of medication because he treats the mechanical cause (source) of pain. A mechanical problem requires a mechanical solution. Dr. MacDonald then provides a program of wellness and pain prevention. Our Center’s training in complex auto injury management makes us the most qualified Center to treat other aches and pains as well. Many people who come to see us after first seeking other forms of treatment, asked, "Why wasn't I hear sooner?"