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The State of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in 2026

The State of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in 2026 By Dr. Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc. In 2026, acupuncture and Chinese medicine are experiencing a period of meaningful growth and maturation. The field has evolved well beyond being viewed solely as an alternative therapy and is increasingly recognized as a valuable component of integrative healthcare. Patients, providers, and health systems are seeking safe, evidence-informed approaches to address pain, stress-related conditions, women’s health, digestive disorders, and overall well-being. The profession itself is also advancing through stronger research, improved clinical standards, and closer collaboration with conventional medicine. Integration Into Modern Healthcare [...]

By |2026-05-15T16:51:26+00:00May 13, 2026|ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025

SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025 At Southern California University of Health Sciences’ 2025 Commencement Ceremony, University President Dr. John Scaringe delivered a heartfelt and deeply personal address centered on one essential principle: compassion. Speaking to graduates poised to enter the healthcare professions, Dr. Scaringe reminded the Class of 2025 that while clinical knowledge and technical expertise are critical, it is compassion — expressed through presence, dignity, and action — that ultimately defines meaningful leadership and healing. Through personal stories drawn from his own life, Dr. Scaringe illustrated that [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:11:25+00:00December 23, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, DPT-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 517 graduates of the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU’s YouTube channel. The Class of 2025 represents the broad variety of SCU’s academic programs, with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Medical Sciences programs each having their first graduating class. SCU’s class of 2025 has the following numbers of graduates in [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:13:46+00:00December 18, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, DPT-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Integrative Care and AKI: A Case of Kidney Recovery

Integrative Care and AKI: A Case of Kidney Recovery A 71-year-old man with acute kidney injury pursued acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine alongside conventional care. His labs and fatigue improved—raising optimism and fresh research questions. When a 71-year-old patient arrived exhausted and newly diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI), standard guidance focused on preventing more damage, not reversing it. He chose an integrative path of acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine for over 12 months. According to a new case report by Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) student authors John Krueger and Michael Robles, his [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:18:24+00:00October 31, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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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 |2026-03-27T23:20:35+00:00October 20, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU 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 |2026-03-27T23:22:29+00:00September 23, 2025|ACM, ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU 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 |2026-01-22T18:26:31+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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