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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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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|
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Dr. Douglene Jackson Receives AOTA Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

Dr. Douglene Jackson Receives AOTA Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Dr. Douglene Jackson, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), Occupational Therapy Arizona program, received the 2025 Dr. Lela A. Llorens Award of Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) conference on April 5. "This award is such an honor, especially with it being named after Dr. Lela Llorens, an occupational therapy pioneer whom I read about in my textbooks while in school and had the pleasure of meeting in 2017 at the AOTA centennial celebration,” said [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:32+00:00July 2, 2025|Front Page News, OTD-Organic|
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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|
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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 MSPA Program Awarded Song-Brown Grant to Advance Health Equity

SCU's MSPA Program Awarded Song-Brown Grant to Advance Health Equity Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Master of Science: Physician Assistant (MSPA) program was awarded a $65,000 grant from the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI). The grant funding will allow the MSPA program to continue advancing efforts to recruit students from diverse backgrounds and expand training in high-need communities. SCU's MSPA program remains committed to ensuring that all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location, have access to the providers they deserve. "Receiving this grant is both an incredible honor and a meaningful investment in [...]

By |2025-09-12T18:32:56+00:00June 11, 2025|Front Page News, MSPA-Organic|
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Transforming Healthcare: Dr. Tracy Gaudet on the Institute for Functional Medicine Podcast

Transforming Healthcare: Dr. Tracy Gaudet on the Institute for Functional Medicine Podcast What if healthcare wasn't just about fixing what's wrong, but about helping people live their fullest, most meaningful lives? That was the central theme presented by Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Program Director of the Southern California University of Health Sciences' Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL) program, during her recent appearance on the Institute for Functional Medicine podcast. In an episode titled "Whole Health and Transforming Healthcare Systems”, Dr. Gaudet shared insights on why Whole Health is not just a model of care—it's a paradigm shift. "Whole Health both [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:22+00:00June 6, 2025|DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU’s Dr. Leah Grout Featured in BBC Article on Global COVID-19 Responses

SCU's Dr. Leah Grout Featured in BBC Article on Global COVID-19 Responses Dr. Leah Grout, a Southern California University of Health Sciences Research Data Analyst and Associate Research Professor specializing in public health, was recently interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation for a news article "Five Years On: The Countries That Never Locked Down for COVID-19.” In the article, Dr. Grout shared findings from the study, for which she was the lead author,  "Comparing COVID-19 Pandemic Health Responses in Two High-Income Island Nations: Iceland and New Zealand.” The study, published in July 2023, compared Iceland and New Zealand's responses [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:45:51+00:00June 4, 2025|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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SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation

SCU's Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has achieved a historic milestone. Its Ayurvedic Medicine Department, led by Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, has become the first program in the country to receive accreditation from the newly established Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC). This is a big deal for SCU, its students, and the future of Ayurvedic medicine in the U.S., establishing SCU as a pioneer in Ayurvedic education and setting a gold standard for academic excellence and clinical training. As the AAC President said, "SCU has demonstrated not only a commitment to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:13+00:00May 20, 2025|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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