Dr. Aaron McMichael Awarded Stark Twenty Under 40!

Dr. McMichael Awarded Stark Twenty Under 40!

Each year, ystark! and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce award 20 community members under age 40 based on career acumen, community service and trusteeship, and personal and professional achievements. Dr. Aaron McMichael has been selected as a Twenty Under 40! award recipient for 2020.

"When I look at current and past ward recipients (including my brother Dr. Ryan McMichael), it is an honor to be recognized for my service to patients and our community. The support of my wife and family allow me to do more to help others."

Dr. McMichael has been active in multiple leadership positions in our regional North Central Academy of Chiropractic and the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. One of his priorities has been working on the Stark County Opioid and Addiction Task Force and OSCA Opioid Task Force to promote improved treatment of painful injuries to prevent opioid overuse and addiction.

"While there are multiple factors contributing to the opioid problem, it is fundamentally an issue of mistreatment. We need to stop always choosing medication as a first option when health issues arise. Conservative options used first are much safer and often quite effective. These high-risk medications are best reserved for the limited cases that don't respond as well to drug-free care. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with Dr. Jud Sprandel and other colleagues and professionals to battle the opioid crisis. Much more work needs to be done, but we are starting to see changes that could profoundly improve the care and lives of patients."

As an Eagle Scout, Dr. McMichael has enjoyed a return to scouting with his growing family. His sons, Simon and Oscar, are active in scouts as a boy scout and bear cub, and his wife Meghan leads the bear den with assistance from their daughter Elizabeth. One-year-old Philip is not quite old enough to join but enjoys being carried on a hike. Dr. McMichael currently serves as Cubmaster of Pack 4 in Canton and Troop 4 Committee Member.

"It's great to see kids spend time outdoors, being active, and connecting with nature. We are made to be outside. Kids learn best and are healthiest when they are out being active and getting their hands dirty. Our family enjoys getting outside to hike, camp, or just play, and we encourage others to do the same. I appreciate the scout leaders who guided me as a young scout in developing not just outdoor skills, but leadership skills as well. I hope to help our young scouts grow and learn skills that will also serve them through life."

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