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Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It?

February 13, 2026|Comments Off on Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It?

Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It? Nearly five years after Medicare approved acupuncture as a covered, evidence-based treatment for chronic low back pain, access to care remains strikingly uneven across [...]

SCU Faculty Spotlight: Global Leadership in Whole Health at International Integrative Medicine Congress

February 5, 2026|Comments Off on SCU Faculty Spotlight: Global Leadership in Whole Health at International Integrative Medicine Congress

SCU Faculty Spotlight: Global Leadership in Whole Health at International Integrative Medicine Congress Faculty leaders from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) took the global stage this fall, showcasing the university’s growing [...]

SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award

January 30, 2026|Comments Off on SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award

SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award Photo: Rekha Todker-Sulkar (center) received the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy When Rekha [...]

SCU Introduces Online, Self-Paced Ayurveda Short Courses for Learners Everywhere

January 21, 2026|Comments Off on SCU Introduces Online, Self-Paced Ayurveda Short Courses for Learners Everywhere

SCU Introduces Online, Self-Paced Ayurveda Short Courses for Learners Everywhere Responding to growing interest in integrative and preventive approaches to health and wellness, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) today announced the [...]

2025 Commencement Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel Inspires Graduates with a Call to Lead with Balance, Compassion, and Service

January 16, 2026|Comments Off on 2025 Commencement Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel Inspires Graduates with a Call to Lead with Balance, Compassion, and Service

2025 Commencement Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel Inspires Graduates with a Call to Lead with Balance, Compassion, and Service At the Southern California University of Health Sciences 2025 Commencement Ceremony, Jamie Gabriel, valedictorian for the [...]

SCU Launches New Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology Starting Fall 2026

January 9, 2026|Comments Off on SCU Launches New Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology Starting Fall 2026

SCU Launches New Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology Starting Fall 2026 A new era for developmental, psychodynamic, and Whole Health–centered psychology education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud [...]

2025 Commencement Speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield: A Call to Heal with Humility, Service, and Gratitude

December 30, 2025|Comments Off on 2025 Commencement Speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield: A Call to Heal with Humility, Service, and Gratitude

2025 Commencement Speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield: A Call to Heal with Humility, Service, and Gratitude At Southern California University of Health Sciences’ 2025 Commencement Ceremony, graduates and their families were invited into a [...]

SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025

December 23, 2025|Comments Off on SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025

SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025 At Southern California University of Health Sciences’ 2025 Commencement Ceremony, University President Dr. John Scaringe delivered a heartfelt [...]

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

December 18, 2025|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington [...]

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

December 5, 2025|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce that on November 4, 2025, [...]

SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025

December 4, 2025|Comments Off on SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025

SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continued its commitment to advancing integrative [...]

SCU Researcher Dr. James Whedon Featured on Chiropractic Science Podcast to Discuss Medicare, Neck Pain, Costs, and Safety

November 19, 2025|Comments Off on SCU Researcher Dr. James Whedon Featured on Chiropractic Science Podcast to Discuss Medicare, Neck Pain, Costs, and Safety

SCU Researcher Dr. James Whedon Featured on Chiropractic Science Podcast to Discuss Medicare, Neck Pain, Costs, and Safety Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Senior Health Services Researcher Dr. James Whedon was [...]

SCU Provost Dr. Tamara Rozhon Joins National Academies’ Forum to Shape the Future of Health Professions Education

November 14, 2025|Comments Off on SCU Provost Dr. Tamara Rozhon Joins National Academies’ Forum to Shape the Future of Health Professions Education

SCU Provost Dr. Tamara Rozhon Joins National Academies’ Forum to Shape the Future of Health Professions Education When health care and higher education are both in flux, the most valuable rooms are the [...]

SCU Faculty Member Dr. Steffany Moonaz Featured in The New York Times for Expertise on Exercise and Knee Osteoarthritis

November 7, 2025|Comments Off on SCU Faculty Member Dr. Steffany Moonaz Featured in The New York Times for Expertise on Exercise and Knee Osteoarthritis

SCU Faculty Member Dr. Steffany Moonaz Featured in The New York Times for Expertise on Exercise and Knee Osteoarthritis Our own Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) faculty member, Dr. Steffany Moonaz, [...]