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Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)

Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Agreement Strengthens the Leadership Positions of Both SCU and PCHS in Integrative, Whole Health Education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive agreement through which SCU will assume PCHS’s Chicago and San Diego campuses and programs. As part of the agreement, SCU will also take over Pacific Center for Lifelong Learning, PCHS’s online Cosmetic Acupuncture Program, and Pacific Symposium, [...]

By |2025-10-20T21:34:05+00:00October 20, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education

A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education During Spring Break, students from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM) program travel across the Pacific to immerse themselves in the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at China Medical University (CMU), a world-renowned institution consistently ranked among Taiwan's top universities for medical programs. This unique educational exchange is part of an ongoing partnership between SCU and CMU—it blends centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge healthcare innovation, offering students an experience that goes far [...]

By |2025-10-19T15:53:29+00:00September 23, 2025|ACM, ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU’s Summer IPE Week Brings Together Over 200 Students from Eight Different Academic Programs

SCU’s Summer IPE Week Brings Together Over 200 Students from Eight Different Academic Programs A record-breaking week of immersive, team-based learning prepares future healthcare professionals to lead in integrative, whole-person care. From July 28, 2025, to August 1, 2025, the SCU Center for Interprofessional Education hosted Summer IPE Week on campus. The week brought together more than 200 students for hands-on learning that strengthened teamwork, communication, and whole-person care across health disciplines. Students from eight programs worked side by side: Ayurveda Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Chiropractic Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Accelerated Sciences Bachelor of Science in [...]

By |2025-09-23T14:33:45+00:00September 12, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, DPT-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, IPE News, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD-Organic|
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SCU Stands Out at Acupuncture Research Conference

SCU Stands Out at Acupuncture Research Conference Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) stood out at the 2025 Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) Conference, held April 36 in Newport Beach. Faculty, students, and graduates alike were selected to present their work, a testament to SCU's excellence in research and integrative medicine. SAR is the leading international organization for acupuncture research, with its annual conference bringing together members from 28 countries--including researchers, students, health professionals, and educators. SAR's goal is to support solid science in acupuncture and Oriental medicine by hosting conferences, think tanks, and events to share research advances and [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:27+00:00June 18, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU’s Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation

SCU's Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) and Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) programs both received the highest level of re-accreditation—a seven-year term—from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), a nationally recognized accrediting body for acupuncture and herbal medicine education. This recognition extends through February 2032, affirming SCU's unique and forward-thinking programs blending the best of traditional practices with the best of Western biomedicine. "This re-accreditation is a prestigious recognition of our commitment to maintaining academic [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:15+00:00June 1, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:39+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Celebrating 45 Years of US-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States

Celebrating 45 Years of U.S.-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently hosted a grand event celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and China. This historic gathering emphasized the progress and integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) within American healthcare. It highlighted SCU's ongoing dedication to advancing integrative, whole-person health through education, research, and cultural exchange. After President Nixon's landmark 1972 visit to China, TCM began to take root in the United States, becoming a vital component of community health nationwide. [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:02:28+00:00November 8, 2024|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, "Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:01:05+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare are pleased to announce a transformative multi-year collaboration aimed at expanding the availability of high-value musculoskeletal care in the United States. This partnership marks a significant advancement in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and experience for people seeking healthcare services for musculoskeletal concerns, including low back pain and neck pain. Key highlights of the collaboration include: Adoption of Arete MSO Services: SCU will implement Arete Management Services Organization (MSO) services to revolutionize [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:19+00:00June 28, 2024|ACM-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, OTD|
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The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture

The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture Whole Health encompasses every aspect of our well-being, including physical, emotional, mental, and social health. One component of the Whole Health care plan is the Rest and Recharge concept, which is part of the Whole Health system to help people lead their fullest, most meaningful lives. In a significant development, the American Heart Association has revised its "Life's Simple 7” predictors of heart health (including diet, smoking, and cholesterol) to "Life's Essential 8.” This update includes sleep as a crucial measure for enhancing and sustaining cardiovascular health, further solidifying its importance in [...]

By |2025-10-10T00:20:10+00:00May 30, 2024|ACM, ACM-Organic, ACM-SEO|
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