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SCU’s Dr. Leah Grout Featured in BBC Article on Global COVID-19 Responses

SCU's Dr. Leah Grout Featured in BBC Article on Global COVID-19 Responses Dr. Leah Grout, a Southern California University of Health Sciences Research Data Analyst and Associate Research Professor specializing in public health, was recently interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation for a news article "Five Years On: The Countries That Never Locked Down for COVID-19.” In the article, Dr. Grout shared findings from the study, for which she was the lead author,  "Comparing COVID-19 Pandemic Health Responses in Two High-Income Island Nations: Iceland and New Zealand.” The study, published in July 2023, compared Iceland and New Zealand's responses [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:45:51+00:00June 4, 2025|Front Page News|
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SCU’s Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation

SCU's Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) and Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) programs both received the highest level of re-accreditation—a seven-year term—from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), a nationally recognized accrediting body for acupuncture and herbal medicine education. This recognition extends through February 2032, affirming SCU's unique and forward-thinking programs blending the best of traditional practices with the best of Western biomedicine. "This re-accreditation is a prestigious recognition of our commitment to maintaining academic [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:15+00:00June 1, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation

SCU's Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has achieved a historic milestone. Its Ayurvedic Medicine Department, led by Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, has become the first program in the country to receive accreditation from the newly established Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC). This is a big deal for SCU, its students, and the future of Ayurvedic medicine in the U.S., establishing SCU as a pioneer in Ayurvedic education and setting a gold standard for academic excellence and clinical training. As the AAC President said, "SCU has demonstrated not only a commitment to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:13+00:00May 20, 2025|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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Embracing a New Paradigm: The Transformation to Whole Health

Embracing a New Paradigm: The Transformation to Whole Health In recent years, discussions about health and wellness have increasingly embraced a whole person approach, aligning with the principles of integrative health and medicine. But what does it truly mean to transition to Whole Health, and how can we achieve this shift? For decades, many healthcare professionals have worked within a system that primarily focuses on disease management. However, this traditional model has often failed to deliver optimal outcomes. In the United States, for example, healthcare spending remains high, yet life expectancy lags behind that of other nations. According to the [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:11+00:00May 2, 2025|Front Page News|
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Southern California University’s Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow

Southern California University's Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow Gabrielle Villard, a recent graduate of SCU's Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG), has been selected for the prestigious Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship, offered by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) in collaboration with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). This highly competitive two-year program provides exceptional early-career scientists with hands-on experience in genomics, allowing them to engage in groundbreaking research, policy development, and advocacy. Fellows are placed at either NHGRI's Extramural Research Program in Bethesda, MD, or at ASHG in Rockville, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:02+00:00February 11, 2025|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Dr. Michael Ramcharan Receives APHA Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Health and Inter-Professional Education

Southern California University of Health Sciences Dr. Michael Ramcharan Receives APHA Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Health and Inter-Professional Education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Ramcharan, MD, DC, EdD, Vice-Provost and Assistant Vice-President of Academic Affairs, has been honored with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference. This accolade recognizes Dr. Ramcharan's outstanding contributions to public health, integrative healthcare education, and SCU's mission to lead in Whole Health. Dr. Michael Ramcharan: Champion of Public Health and Inter-Professional Education Dr. Ramcharan, an established leader [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:30+00:00December 3, 2024|Front Page News|
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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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SCU Partners with Evidence In Motion to Launch Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

SCU Partners with Evidence In Motion to Launch Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has expanded its partnership with Evidence In Motion (EIM) to launch a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) program. The new program builds on the growing collaboration between SCU and EIM, which already includes hybrid accelerated programs in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP). With this expansion, licensed occupational therapists with a bachelor's or master's degree now have a flexible, accelerated, and affordable pathway to advance their clinical [...]

By |2025-08-20T22:55:36+00:00November 20, 2024|Front Page News|
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SCU Provost on Transforming Education to Transform the Student Experience and Society

SCU Provost on Transforming Education to Transform the Student Experience and Society Featured in The EvoLLLution®: Insights from Dr. Tamara Rozhon, Provost of Southern California University of Health Sciences Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) proudly announces that our Provost, Dr. Tamara Rozhon, has been featured in The EvoLLLution®, a leading publication focused on the future of higher education. Her article, "How a Whole Health University Transforms the Student Experience and Society,” explores how SCU's Whole Health approach is redefining the educational landscape, shaping individual student outcomes, and fostering broader societal impact. Read the full article here. How a Whole [...]

By |2025-08-26T23:11:48+00:00November 13, 2024|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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