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Douglene Jackson on Conscious CARE, Workforce Well-Being, and Why Sustainable Care Begins with the Practitioner

Douglene Jackson on Conscious CARE, Workforce Well-Being, and Why Sustainable Care Begins with the Practitioner When Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, CYT, FAOTA, delivered the Dr. Lela Llorens Lecture at the AOTA INSPIRE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, California, the moment carried deep personal and professional meaning. Dr. Jackson, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for SCU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in Phoenix, was tasked with delivering the lecture after receiving the 2025 Dr. Lela A. Llorens Award of Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Her presentation, titled “Conscious CARE: For [...]

By |2026-06-16T00:21:36+00:00June 16, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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What Value-Based Care Means for Integrative and Whole Person Medicine

What Value-Based Care Means for Integrative and Whole Person Medicine The U.S. health care system is in the middle of a long and complicated shift. For decades, doctors, hospitals, clinics, and health systems have largely operated under a fee-for-service model. In that model, providers are generally paid each time they deliver a service, such as an office visit, lab test, imaging scan, procedure, or hospital stay. That structure helped build much of modern American health care. It created a clear way to reimburse providers, supported access to specialized services, and allowed health systems to be paid for the [...]

By |2026-06-09T15:14:26+00:00June 8, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Eastern Medicine Students Deepen Global Perspective Through Exclusive China Exchange Experiences

SCU Eastern Medicine Students Deepen Global Perspective Through Exclusive China Exchange Experiences Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. Students from the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently participated in two international experiences in China, gaining new perspectives on Eastern Medicine, cultural tradition, clinical practice, and the role of community in health. The experiences included the SCU Exchange Program in China (Shanghai and [...]

By |2026-06-03T15:44:45+00:00June 3, 2026|ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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Where Passion Meets Purpose: SCU Celebrates Match Day 2026

Where Passion Meets Purpose: SCU Celebrates Match Day 2026 A Q&A with Stephanie Gandomi on the milestone that launches careers and reflects the future of genetic counseling Every spring, aspiring genetic counselors across the country wait for one defining moment: Match Day. For applicants, it is the culmination of years of preparation, academic work, volunteer experience, interviews, and personal reflection. For graduate programs, it marks the arrival of a new cohort of students who will help shape the future of the profession. At Southern California University of Health Sciences, Match Day 2026 was both a celebration and a [...]

By |2026-05-15T16:45:16+00:00May 20, 2026|Front Page News, MSGC-Organic, SCU News|
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The State of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in 2026

The State of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in 2026 By Dr. Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc. In 2026, acupuncture and Chinese medicine are experiencing a period of meaningful growth and maturation. The field has evolved well beyond being viewed solely as an alternative therapy and is increasingly recognized as a valuable component of integrative healthcare. Patients, providers, and health systems are seeking safe, evidence-informed approaches to address pain, stress-related conditions, women’s health, digestive disorders, and overall well-being. The profession itself is also advancing through stronger research, improved clinical standards, and closer collaboration with conventional medicine. Integration Into Modern Healthcare [...]

By |2026-05-15T16:51:26+00:00May 13, 2026|ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Occupational Therapy Faculty Bring Global Insights Back from 19th WFOT Congress

SCU Occupational Therapy Faculty Bring Global Insights Back from 19th WFOT Congress Faculty from Southern California University of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy program recently represented SCU at the 19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, one of the profession’s leading international gatherings for occupational therapy education, research, practice, and collaboration. “The World Federation of OT Conference is where leaders in the occupational therapy profession come together and share their expertise and knowledge to help promote the profession and move the profession forward,” said Heather Thomas, PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, Program Director of SCU’s Doctor [...]

By |2026-05-05T19:06:40+00:00May 6, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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How SCU Student Services Supports Whole Health and Student Wellness

How SCU Student Services Supports Whole Health and Student Wellness At Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), the concept of Whole Health is not confined to the classroom; it’s built into the student experience. On a typical week, students might step away from their academic schedules to participate in a yoga session, a stress management workshop, or a community-building activity. These offerings, often part of initiatives like Wellness Wednesday, reflect a broader effort to support students as individuals, not just learners. Extending Whole Health Beyond Academics As an integrative, Whole Health university, SCU emphasizes the connection between [...]

By |2026-04-29T15:54:50+00:00April 30, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai

SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continues to expand its global presence in integrative and Whole Health education, as Ayurveda Program Director Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil took on a leadership role at the 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Expo 2026 in Dubai. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center, the conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates from over 30 countries, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders focused on advancing evidence-based traditional and integrative healthcare systems. “Being represented at [...]

By |2026-04-28T16:03:49+00:00April 29, 2026|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine

From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine For most of modern history, medicine has focused on managing disease after it occurs. But that has begun to change. Advances in genetics and genomics are helping move healthcare toward something far more powerful: the ability to understand, predict, and in some cases directly address the biological causes of disease at their source. To understand why this moment matters, it helps to start with the basics... Genetics 101 Every cell in your body contains DNA, the molecule that carries the instructions for how your body grows, develops, and [...]

By |2026-05-06T15:39:38+00:00April 27, 2026|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, SCU News|
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Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds

Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds A new study led by Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Research Director Dr. Steffany Moonaz provides compelling evidence that yoga may be a cost-effective and clinically beneficial option for managing knee osteoarthritis (OA)—a condition affecting millions worldwide and a leading cause of disability. In a randomized controlled trial of 117 adults aged 40 and older with clinically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, researchers compared a structured yoga program to a traditional strengthening exercise regimen over 12 weeks, with follow-up outcomes assessed at 24 weeks. In addition to [...]

By |2026-04-28T15:23:11+00:00April 23, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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