SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai

SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continues to expand its global presence in integrative and Whole Health education, as Ayurveda Program Director Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil took on a leadership role at the 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Expo 2026 in Dubai. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center, the conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates from over 30 countries, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders focused on advancing evidence-based traditional and integrative healthcare systems. “Being represented at [...]

By |2026-04-28T16:03:49+00:00April 29, 2026|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|

From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine

From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine For most of modern history, medicine has focused on managing disease. In recent years, that has begun to change. Advances in genetics and genomics are helping move healthcare toward something far more powerful: the ability to understand, predict, and in some cases directly address the biological causes of disease at their source. To understand why this moment matters, it helps to start with the basics. The Shift from Understanding to Intervention Every cell in your body contains DNA, the molecule that carries the instructions for how your [...]

Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds

Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds A new study led by Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Research Director Dr. Steffany Moonaz provides compelling evidence that yoga may be a cost-effective and clinically beneficial option for managing knee osteoarthritis (OA)—a condition affecting millions worldwide and a leading cause of disability. In a randomized controlled trial of 117 adults aged 40 and older with clinically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, researchers compared a structured yoga program to a traditional strengthening exercise regimen over 12 weeks, with follow-up outcomes assessed at 24 weeks. In addition to [...]

By |2026-04-28T15:23:11+00:00April 23, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|

The Future of Integrative, Whole-Person Healthcare: 5 Trends Shaping the Next Decade

The Future of Integrative, Whole-Person Healthcare: 5 Trends Shaping the Next Decade Healthcare is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in modern history. Advances in technology, growing research in lifestyle medicine, and increasing recognition of the mind-body connection are reshaping how healthcare professionals approach patient care. For decades, healthcare systems have largely focused on diagnosing and managing disease. Today, however, healthcare leaders increasingly recognize that improving long-term health outcomes requires a broader approach—one that emphasizes prevention, personalization, and whole-person well-being. According to Tracy Gaudet, MD, Executive Director of the Doctor of Whole Health Leadership program at Southern [...]

By |2026-04-02T15:34:21+00:00April 3, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|

Best PhD in Healthcare Administration for Healthcare Leaders

Best PhD in Healthcare Administration for Healthcare Leaders The best PhD in healthcare administration programs go beyond policy and paperwork, they prepare professionals to lead in complex, fast-changing health systems. For those already working in clinical, executive, or administrative roles, the right doctoral program provides the tools to influence decision-making, shape healthcare delivery, and drive meaningful organizational change. Why Doctoral Training Is Key for Today’s Healthcare Leaders If you’re working in healthcare leadership, you’ve seen firsthand how much the field has changed and how fast it keeps moving. Between digital transformation, workforce burnout, chronic conditions, and pressure to improve [...]

By |2026-04-10T08:00:19+00:00November 18, 2025|DrWHL|

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 ones where stakeholders solve problems together. Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Provost Dr. Tamara Rozhon, EdD, has just joined one of those rooms: the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. We spoke with Dr. Rozhon about what her new role means for SCU, how Whole Health is moving into the mainstream, and [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:16:34+00:00November 14, 2025|Front Page News, SCU News|

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, was recently interviewed for a feature in The New York Times — shining a national spotlight on her expertise and, by extension, the high caliber of SCU’s academic and clinical community. The article, titled “Knee Osteoarthritis: What Exercises Really Help”, published November 3, 2025, explores how targeted movement and thoughtful exercise play a key role in managing knee osteoarthritis. The piece highlights the importance of [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:17:47+00:00November 7, 2025|Front Page News, SCU News|

Whole Health Education: Mind, Body, and Systems

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2026-04-22T02:22:08+00:00September 15, 2025|DrWHL|

Healthcare Leadership Development Programs: A Whole Health Approach

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2026-04-22T04:12:27+00:00September 15, 2025|DrWHL|

What Can You Do with a Healthcare Leadership Degree?

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2026-04-22T06:11:51+00:00September 15, 2025|DrWHL|
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