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Contact Information

Anthony Sarinana, Marketing Communications Manager
Email: AnthonySarinana@scuhs.edu
Phone: (562) 459-6915

About SCU

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is one of the world’s only Integrative, Whole Health universities—teaching students to blend the best of conventional medicine with proven complementary approaches, and to treat the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). Founded in 1911, SCU has been challenging convention and pushing healthcare forward for more than 100 years. Today, the institution offers graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines, including Chiropractic, Sports Medicine, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Genetics & Genomics, Medical Science, Physician Assistant, Ayurveda, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Whole Health Leadership, and beyond.

At a Glance:

• Accredited, nonprofit institution
• Founded in 1911 as a chiropractic college
• Now offering 20+ degree and certificate programs in both conventional and complementary disciplines
• 1,500 students, 260 faculty
• 12 healthcare clinics
• 50K patient visits per year, providing integrative, whole-person care
• Retention rate of more than 95%

Recent Accolades:

• Times Higher Ed Impact Rankings, recognizing universities committed to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, including social inclusion, environmental sustainability, economic growth, and partnerships.​
• John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership, recognizing higher education governing boards that have demonstrated innovation and exemplary leadership.
• AIHM Visionary Award, recognizing interprofessional collaborators and unifiers who are helping to establish a new paradigm of healthcare for humanity and the planet.
• $1.7 Million RO1 Grant from the NIH to support groundbreaking research comparing the safety, efficiency, and care costs for Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture for chronic low back pain.
• ​Great Colleges to Work For, with special Honor Roll distinction for the last 3 consecutive years​

Expert Directory

SCU’s experts are available for interviews, commentary, and panel participation. Our faculty and leaders bring expertise across integrative Whole Health, genetics, chiropractic, acupuncture, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more.

Brand Assets

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• Subheading: Lato (Initial Caps, typically dark blue)
• Body: Lato (Sentence Case, typically dark blue)