Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl

Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl Southern California University of Health Sciences students win the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for a second year in a row at the CalChiro Fall Conference, held August 28–30, 2025, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. The ballroom buzzed before the first question. Teams checked in, glanced at notes, and tried to read the room. When the round opened, SCU’s table leaned forward together. They stayed that way all afternoon. By the final tally, Southern California University of Health Sciences had won the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for the second straight year. [...]

By |2025-10-24T15:07:08+00:00October 24, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Study Finds Chiropractic Care Safer for Older Adults with Neck Pain

SCU Study Finds Chiropractic Care Safer for Older Adults with Neck Pain A new study led by Dr. James Whedon from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has found that chiropractic care may be a safer option than traditional medical care for older adults with new-onset neck pain. The research, published this year and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), analyzed Medicare claims data from 291,604 beneficiaries aged 65–99 who experienced a new episode of neck pain in 2019. Patients were grouped into three treatment approaches: Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) Primary Medical Care with Prescription [...]

By |2025-10-17T15:19:02+00:00October 7, 2025|DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Anatomy Lab Tours Inspire Future Healthcare Students

SCU Anatomy Lab Tours Inspire Future Healthcare Students Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. Two large charter buses pulled up to the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) campus early on a Wednesday morning, delivering a group of curious students ready to explore the world of health sciences. The students, participating in the Whittier College Tech Trek program, were about to embark on an unforgettable journey into the human body, guided by SCU’s faculty [...]

By |2025-10-01T16:01:59+00:00October 1, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

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 [...]

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 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|

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|

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 |2025-09-12T18:30:44+00:00June 25, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship

SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship   Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to spotlight the accomplishments of George Zakhary, a dedicated Chiropractic student with a passion for sports medicine. George has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society (PBCS) Scholarship, a testament to his passion and dedication to the field. He received the recognition at the annual PBCS meeting held in November 2024 in Naples, Florida, alongside some of the top professionals in sports chiropractic care. This recognition is a significant milestone for George and [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:42+00:00December 23, 2024|DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News|

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 [...]

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