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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]