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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 |2025-10-31T14:52:02+00:00October 31, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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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|
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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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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|
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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|
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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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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|
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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 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|
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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|
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