Southern California University of Health Sciences named a “2025 Great College to Work For,” with Special Honor Roll Distinction

Southern California University of Health Sciences named a “2025 Great College to Work For,” with Special Honor Roll Distinction Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional questionnaire that captures objective employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding [...]

By |2025-09-19T14:52:11+00:00September 19, 2025|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 Health [...]

SCU Welcomes Inaugural Genetic Counseling Cohort

SCU Welcomes Inaugural Genetic Counseling Cohort Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to welcome the inaugural class of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program, an extraordinary group of future healthcare leaders who will shape the next chapter of integrative, person-centered care. On September 2, 2025, these students made history as the first-ever cohort in SCU’s MSGC program, a highly anticipated launch aligned with the university’s mission to transform healthcare education through a Whole Health lens. A New Generation of Leaders Selected from a competitive pool of applicants nationwide, this first class embodies [...]

By |2025-09-12T18:20:36+00:00September 4, 2025|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic|

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|
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