The New York State Chiropractic Association was founded in 1970 and has continued to lead the path for the Chiropractic profession in New York State since that time. Mission Statement * To enhance the public health by ensuring universal access to safe and effective health care. * To lead chiropractic toward full integration in the evolving health care delivery system as the treatment of choice for the conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. * To advance research, elevate the educational standards of the profession, and embrace the highest professional ethics and standards. * To assist the Doctor of Chiropractic -- the patient's advocate - in delivering accountable, coordinated, patient oriented care to people of all ages.