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The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture

The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture Whole Health encompasses every aspect of our well-being, including physical, emotional, mental, and social health. One component of the Whole Health care plan is the Rest and Recharge concept, which is part of the Whole Health system to help people lead their fullest, most meaningful lives. In a significant development, the American Heart Association has revised its "Life's Simple 7” predictors of heart health (including diet, smoking, and cholesterol) to "Life's Essential 8.” This update includes sleep as a crucial measure for enhancing and sustaining cardiovascular health, further solidifying its importance in [...]

By |2025-10-10T00:20:10+00:00May 30, 2024|ACM, ACM-Organic, ACM-SEO|
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Physician Assistants: Where Service Meets Leadership

Physician Assistants: Where Service Meets Leadership Ever wonder what it's like to be a Physician Assistant (PA) or how to become one? Our Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Physician Assistants Student Society (PASS) had the amazing opportunity to share our passion for this career at a local high school's career fair. Being in a gym, among other careers and programs, we knew we had to be informative and exciting. Of course, we anticipated the "Are you just a doctor's assistant?” and "So you're like a nurse?” type of statements and questions, but we were ready to take those [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:09:20+00:00May 10, 2024|Front Page News, MSPA-Organic|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Celebrates Dr. Michael Fanning’s Appointment to the 2024 Paris Summer Games U.S. Olympic Medical Team

Southern California University of Health Sciences Celebrates Dr. Michael Fanning's Appointment To The 2024 Paris Summer Games U.S. Olympic Medical Team We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Michael Fanning, a distinguished Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) team member, has been named to the 2024 Paris Summer Games U.S. Olympic medical team. This prestigious appointment underscores Dr. Fanning's exceptional expertise and dedication to supporting athletic excellence. Dr. Fanning, a seasoned clinician in our Tactical Sports Medicine department, has been an integral part of the SCU community since he joined the faculty following an impressive stint in the United [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:15+00:00April 26, 2024|Front Page News|
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Enpowering Futures In Occupational Therapy: Inside SCU’s Innovative OTD Program

Enpowering Futures In Occupational Therapy: Inside SCU's Innovative OTD Program To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month this April, we're shining a spotlight on the innovative Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Our program stands out by offering a unique blend of primarily remote learning, complemented by frequent on-campus experiences. Over seven and a half terms, or approximately two and a half years, students engage in both classroom and experiential learning, diving deep into the realms of evidence-based care, lifestyle health, lifelong learning, and occupational justice. Our commitment to accessibility and excellence in occupational therapy education [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:14+00:00April 17, 2024|Front Page News, OTD|
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Is Acupuncture Covered by Insurance? IDC Codes and Billing

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

By |2025-08-22T20:53:37+00:00March 18, 2024|ACM-SEO, SEO|
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Top 3 Questions Chiropractic Students Receive

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

By |2025-08-22T20:52:47+00:00March 12, 2024|DC, DC-SEO|
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DR. TRACY GAUDET APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DOCTOR OF WHOLE HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Dr. Tracy Gaudet Appointed Executive Director of The Doctor of Whole Health Leadership Program Whittier, CA. (Jan. 26, 2024) Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tracy Gaudet as the Executive Director of the groundbreaking Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL) program. Dr. Gaudet brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, where she will oversee the successful development and implementation of this innovative program. A distinguished board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Gaudet has achieved national recognition for her outstanding contributions to whole health. During her tenure at the Veterans Health [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:10+00:00January 26, 2024|Front Page News|
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Dr. Steffany Moonaz Named 2024 Health Justice Award Winner

Dr. Steffany Moonaz Named 2024 Health Justice Award Winner Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is pleased to announce that Steffany Moonaz, PhD, C-IAYT has been named the recipient of the 2024 SCU Health Justice Award. For over 10 years, Dr. Moonaz has worked toward making integrative health more accessible, acceptable, feasible, safe, and appropriate for underrepresented chronic pain populations. James Whedon DC, MS founded the SCU Health Justice Award to recognize, support, and encourage efforts of the SCU community to advance health justice. "Health Justice is the imperative that all people have the right to the highest attainable health," [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:07+00:00December 21, 2023|Front Page News|
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SCU graduates 479 new healthcare professionals in 2023

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 479 new healthcare professionals in 2023 WHITTIER, CA - (Dec. 19, 2023) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 18, conferring health science degrees to 479 graduates of the Class of 2023. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2023 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates graduating from each respective program: 175 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 14 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:05+00:00December 19, 2023|Front Page News|
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SCU’s MSMS Program Provides Strong Foundation for Aspiring Medical School Students

SCU's MSMS Program Provides Strong Foundation for Aspiring Medical School Students Photo by Shastin Medora Photography Not all students take a straight path through their healthcare careers. For Melissa Scharfe, Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) class of 2023, that road has consisted of multiple degrees that culminated in her desire to attend medical school to pursue emergency surgery. Now, after completing her MSMS degree, which mimics the first year of medical school, Melissa is confident in her decision to start medical school next fall. SCU's Master of Science in Medical Science SCU's post-baccalaureate online or blended [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:02+00:00December 13, 2023|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic|
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