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Integrative Care and AKI: A Case of Kidney Recovery

Integrative Care and AKI: A Case of Kidney Recovery A 71-year-old man with acute kidney injury pursued acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine alongside conventional care. His labs and fatigue improved—raising optimism and fresh research questions. When a 71-year-old patient arrived exhausted and newly diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI), standard guidance focused on preventing more damage, not reversing it. He chose an integrative path of acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese herbal medicine for over 12 months. According to a new case report by Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) student authors John Krueger and Michael Robles, his [...]

By |2025-10-31T14:52:02+00:00October 31, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)

Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Agreement Strengthens the Leadership Positions of Both SCU and PCHS in Integrative, Whole Health Education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive agreement through which SCU will assume PCHS’s Chicago and San Diego campuses and programs. As part of the agreement, SCU will also take over Pacific Center for Lifelong Learning, PCHS’s online Cosmetic Acupuncture Program, and Pacific Symposium, [...]

By |2025-10-20T21:34:05+00:00October 20, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education

A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education During Spring Break, students from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM) program travel across the Pacific to immerse themselves in the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at China Medical University (CMU), a world-renowned institution consistently ranked among Taiwan's top universities for medical programs. This unique educational exchange is part of an ongoing partnership between SCU and CMU—it blends centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge healthcare innovation, offering students an experience that goes far [...]

By |2025-10-19T15:53:29+00:00September 23, 2025|ACM, ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:39+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, PhD, BAMS, MAOM, LAc, FAIHM, C-IAYT. and Program Director of SCU's Ayurveda Medicine Department, has been appointed Chair of the American Public Health Association's (APHA) Section on Integrative, Complementary, and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP). With deep expertise and decades of experience in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, yoga, public health, and integrative medicine, Dr. Kizhakkeveettil hopes to lead the ICTHP section into a future of expanded advocacy, education, and collaboration. Prior to this appointment, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:25+00:00November 26, 2024|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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Celebrating 45 Years of US-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States

Celebrating 45 Years of U.S.-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently hosted a grand event celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and China. This historic gathering emphasized the progress and integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) within American healthcare. It highlighted SCU's ongoing dedication to advancing integrative, whole-person health through education, research, and cultural exchange. After President Nixon's landmark 1972 visit to China, TCM began to take root in the United States, becoming a vital component of community health nationwide. [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:02:28+00:00November 8, 2024|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Awarded $1.7 Million NIH R01 Grant to Advance Research on Chronic Low Back Pain

Southern California University of Health Sciences Awarded $1.7 Million NIH R01 Grant to Advance Research on Chronic Low Back Pain Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) proudly announces that its Clinical and Health Research department has received a $1.7 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This prestigious grant will fund groundbreaking research comparing the safety, efficiency, and care costs for Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture for chronic low back pain. The research, in collaboration with Dartmouth College, launched in August and will span three years. The NIH R01 grant is highly sought after and represents a [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:08:36+00:00October 4, 2024|Front Page News|
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Online Acupuncture School: Can You Get Your Degree Online?

Online Acupuncture School: Can You Get Your Degree Online? Many aspiring healthcare professionals are now exploring the benefits of online acupuncture school as they seek to balance their studies with other commitments. In today's fast-paced world, the demand for flexible education has truly never been higher. As the field of acupuncture gains popularity for its holistic approach to wellness, the question arises: can you earn an acupuncture degree entirely online? While online education offers many advantages, it has its limitations, especially in a field as hands-on as acupuncture. At Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), we recognize the need [...]

By |2025-09-26T08:20:20+00:00September 26, 2024|ACM, ACM-SEO|
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