We would like to announce that Dr. Paul Wanlass, D.C., and Dr. Sarah Dirks, D.C., are now certified in both the lumbar spine and cervical spine protocols of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and Relief. This system is evidence-based and research-documented via federally funded and c ... Read More

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. Within that organization, the ACA acknowledges Chiropractic students through the Student ACA (SACA). SACA represents chiropractic students from accredited chiropractic colleges acr ... Read More

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have rapidly gained recognition for its convenience, effectiveness, cost efficiency, and minimal side effects. Studies have shown that compared to intravenous morphine, acupuncture decreases pain much faster and more effectively. WHO’s official adaption of tr ... Read More

On May 29th, 2019 the College of Eastern Medicine (CEM) dean and students at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) met with Congresswoman Judy Chu to discuss issues pertinent to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education and its role in providing quality heal ... Read More

SCU is saddened to announce the passing of Board of Regents Member, Arturo “Art” Escobedo. Art passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Dr. John Scaringe, President and CEO of SCU, said, "It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of our friend and Boa ... Read More

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Cardiologist Founder of Pacific Pearl La Jolla and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine Dr. Mimi Guarneri got her start as an interventional cardiologist in 1994, placing more than 700 stents each year at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. Her medical traini ... Read More

Over the past few decades, growing opioid misuse across the United States has led to increases in overdoses, addictions, and even deaths. According to a 2015 study, between 21% and 29% of patients who are prescribed opioids misuse them. Because opioid addiction typically stems from the need for ... Read More

SCU’s President/CEO, John Scaringe, DC, EdD To understand where Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is headed, it helps to know a little bit about the man leading the charge: SCU President and CEO Dr. John Scaringe. Raised alongside three sports-loving brothers, ... Read More

Dr. Catherine Sy Luib has always gone the extra mile. As a student at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), she completed both the Doctor of Chiropractic and the Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs while simultaneously pursuing a wide range of extracurricul ... Read More

Dr. Scaringe Dr. Scaringe’s father Dear SCU Community: As we approach Veterans Day, l would like to take a moment to recognize and honor the millions of men and women who have stood up to protect our families, our freedom, and our country. It takes an extr ... Read More

Southern California University of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the award of two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for work to be undertaken in collaboration with Dartmouth College. Dr. James Whedon Dr. Anu Kizhakkeveettil Comparing Spinal Manipulatio ... Read More

SCU’s College of Eastern Medicine Welcomes Special Guests from the Beijing Eastern Medicine Community to Campus Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently hosted an on-campus visit with administrators and faculty from Beijing Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medi ... Read More

Primary Spine Care Resident, Dr. Melka Discusses the Future of Chiropractic Care in the U.S. and Beyond Dr. Hiwot Melka came from her home country of Ethiopia to the United States with the idea that she would obtain a quality education and pursue a career in the healthcare industry. After re ... Read More

Over the course of his accomplished career, SCU Alumnus Dr. Green (’92) has been at the forefront of transformation in chiropractic care When Dr. Bart Green graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (now Southern California University of Health Sciences) with his Doctor of Ch ... Read More

SCU Students Keep Cyclists Racing in Annual AIDS/LifeCycle Each June, bicyclists ride 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money to support the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in reducing HIV infections and improve quality of life for people living ... Read More