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SCU’s Dr. Steffany Moonaz Champions Whole Health and Yoga Therapy at National Juvenile Arthritis Summit

SCU's Dr. Steffany Moonaz Champions Whole Health and Yoga Therapy at National Juvenile Arthritis Summit Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. At this year's Annual Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Summit hosted by the Arthritis Foundation, the theme was centered on one powerful and unifying word: Courage. The event brought together young warriors living with juvenile arthritis (JA), devoted families, and passionate professionals—all working to improve lives touched by the condition. Among the featured guests was Dr. Steffany Moonaz, Director of Health Services Research at Southern [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:57+00:00August 20, 2025|Front Page News|

SCU’s Dr. Tracy Gaudet Highlights Whole Health Leadership at IFM Conference on Evolution of Medicine Podcast

SCU's Dr. Tracy Gaudet Highlights Whole Health Leadership at IFM Conference on Evolution of Medicine Podcast Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Executive Director of the Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), was recently a featured guest on the Evolution of Medicine podcast hosted by James Maskell. The interview was recorded live at the Institute for Functional Medicine's (IFM) 2025 Annual International Conference, which focused on the theme of Transformation through Innovation, Connection, and Comprehensive Care. A nationally recognized pioneer in Whole Health system redesign, Dr. Gaudet shared her insights from leading the historic [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:55+00:00August 12, 2025|DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News|

Detoxify Your Life: Dr. Aly Cohen’s Mission to Empower a Healthier Generation

Detoxify Your Life: Dr. Aly Cohen's Mission to Empower a Healthier Generation SCU faculty member and author of the new book "Detoxify” shares how small changes can have big health impacts and why now is the time to act. Dr. Aly Cohen has worn many hats throughout her career—rheumatologist, environmental health expert, integrative medicine specialist, educator, and now, the author of Detoxify: The Everyday Consumer's Guide to a Toxin-Free, Healthy Life. Detoxify is more than just a book—it's a call to action for individuals and communities to reclaim their health through awareness, evidence-based strategies, and small but powerful lifestyle [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:52+00:00August 6, 2025|DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU’s SABCA Chapter Makes History as First-Ever ABCA Chapter of the Year

SCU's SABCA Chapter Makes History as First-Ever ABCA Chapter of the Year Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. The Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) chapter is rewriting history and building a powerful legacy in the process. At the 44th annual American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) National Convention in Dallas, SCU's SABCA chapter was named the first-ever Chapter of the Year, an award that honors excellence, leadership, and service. Adding to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:48+00:00July 30, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Board Member Dr. Martin Gallegos Honored for Excellence in Teaching Health Justice

SCU Board Member Dr. Martin Gallegos Honored for Excellence in Teaching Health Justice We are proud to announce that Dr. Martin Gallegos, SCU alumnus and esteemed member of our Board of Regents, has been awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award by the Keck School of Medicine at USC for his exceptional work in the Health Justice and Systems of Care (HJSC) program. HJSC is a required, three-semester course for all second-year medical students at Keck, designed to equip future physicians with a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, healthcare disparities, and the structural barriers that impact access to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:44+00:00July 24, 2025|Front Page News|

SCU Brings Nation-Leading Chiropractic Program to Phoenix—A First for the Region

SCU Brings Nation-Leading Chiropractic Program to Phoenix—A First for the Region Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) announced the expansion of its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program to its Phoenix satellite campus, marking an historic first for the Southwestern U.S. region. With no other chiropractic programs currently operating in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, or Nevada, SCU's launch represents a transformational opportunity for students—and for the future of healthcare in the region. Founded in 1911 as the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), SCU's chiropractic program is one of the oldest and most distinguished in the [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:41+00:00July 15, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health

SCU Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health Dr. Mohammad Hadadzadeh, newly appointed professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), on May 30, presented pioneering research at the World Confederation of Physiotherapy (WCPT) Congress in Tokyo, Japan, exploring an emerging frontier in physical therapy: commercial space tourism and its implications for cardiovascular health. In a presentation that sparked enthusiastic discussions among global clinicians, academics, and researchers, Dr. Hadadzadeh introduced a novel intersection of physical therapy, health screening, and the rapidly growing space tourism industry, projected to reach over $8 billion by 2030. [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:38+00:00July 15, 2025|DPT-Organic, Front Page News|

The New Face of SCU’s Chiropractic Education: A Q&A with Dr. Nic Poirier

The New Face of SCU's Chiropractic Education: A Q&A with Dr. Nic Poirier When Dr. Nic Poirier talks about chiropractic care, it's more than just clinical; it's personal. Years ago, as a young athlete struggling to breathe due to an injury, a chiropractic adjustment not only helped him take a deep breath again but also gave him clarity on his life's path. "Right then and there, I knew this was the profession that I wanted to pursue,” he says. That moment sparked a journey through chiropractic education, post-graduate residency in radiology, executive leadership education, and years of academic administration. Eventually, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:35+00:00July 9, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

Dr. Douglene Jackson Receives AOTA Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

Dr. Douglene Jackson Receives AOTA Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Dr. Douglene Jackson, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), Occupational Therapy Arizona program, received the 2025 Dr. Lela A. Llorens Award of Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) conference on April 5. "This award is such an honor, especially with it being named after Dr. Lela Llorens, an occupational therapy pioneer whom I read about in my textbooks while in school and had the pleasure of meeting in 2017 at the AOTA centennial celebration,” said [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:32+00:00July 2, 2025|Front Page News, OTD-Organic|

SCU’s Dr. James Whedon receives NBCE Research Award at 2025 ACCRAC Conference

SCU's Dr. James Whedon receives NBCE Research Award at 2025 ACCRAC Conference Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the  Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd. Dr. Whedon's research presentation focused on older adults with neck pain, showing that initial care with spinal manipulative therapy is associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes than primary medical physician care. The results showed that for older Medicare Part B beneficiaries with new-onset neck pain, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:30+00:00June 25, 2025|DC-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News|
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