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SCU Researcher Dr. James Whedon Featured on Chiropractic Science Podcast to Discuss Medicare, Neck Pain, Costs, and Safety

SCU Researcher Dr. James Whedon Featured on Chiropractic Science Podcast to Discuss Medicare, Neck Pain, Costs, and Safety Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Senior Health Services Researcher Dr. James Whedon was recently featured on the Chiropractic Science podcast, where he joined colleague Dr. Brian Anderson (University of Pittsburgh) for an in-depth conversation about their multi-year Medicare research project examining the outcomes, costs, and safety of chiropractic care for older adults with neck pain. Hosted by Dr. Dean Smith, the episode titled “Neck Pain, Medicare, Costs, Adverse Events” explores the results of three peer-reviewed studies supported by [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:05:07+00:00November 19, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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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 |2026-01-22T18:08:03+00:00November 7, 2025|Front Page News|
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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 |2026-01-22T18:09:26+00:00October 31, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Study Finds Chiropractic Care Safer for Older Adults with Neck Pain

SCU Study Finds Chiropractic Care Safer for Older Adults with Neck Pain A new study led by Dr. James Whedon from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has found that chiropractic care may be a safer option than traditional medical care for older adults with new-onset neck pain. The research, published this year and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), analyzed Medicare claims data from 291,604 beneficiaries aged 65–99 who experienced a new episode of neck pain in 2019. Patients were grouped into three treatment approaches: Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) Primary Medical Care with Prescription [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:14:15+00:00October 7, 2025|DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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New Study Shows Chiropractic Care May Be a Safer Choice for Treating Neck Pain in Older Adults

New Study Shows Chiropractic Care May Be a Safer Choice for Treating Neck Pain in Older Adults   Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication--but are those alternative therapies safer? A new study led by Dr. James Whedon at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed that chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care. What Was the Motivation for This Study? Doctors and researchers are trying to find better ways to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:07+00:00February 26, 2025|Front Page News, SEO|
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SCU Research Published: Breaking Barriers in Integrative Health Collaboration

SCU Research Published: Breaking Barriers in Integrative Health Collaboration   Research from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is paving the way for stronger ties between small integrative health institutions and leading research universities. The study, a collaboration between faculty from SCU and six other institutions, highlights how these partnerships can reshape healthcare and research. Published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, the article "Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis of Institutional Research Partnerships in Complementary and Integrative Health: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators” dives into the strengths and challenges of these collaborations. The study surveyed researchers from five fields [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:46+00:00January 22, 2025|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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SCU’s Dr. Leah Grout Honored with the 2024 ICTHP Emerging Leadership Award

SCU's Dr. Leah Grout Honored with the 2024 ICTHP Emerging Leadership Award Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) proudly announces that Dr. Leah Grout, Associate Professor and Research Data Analyst, has been recognized with the 2024 Integrative, Complementary, and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP) Emerging Leadership Award. This distinguished honor highlights Dr. Grout's significant contributions to the advancement of integrative and whole health within public health and health services research. The award, presented by the American Public Health Association (APHA) ICTHP section, recognizes outstanding emerging leaders in the field. Dr. Grout was selected from an exceptional pool of nominees, making this [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:27+00:00December 2, 2024|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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James Whedon’s Appointment to the Scientific Commission of Clinical Compass: A Step Forward for Chiropractic Evidence Synthesis

Southern California University Health Sciences (SCU) proudly announces the appointment of Senior Health Services Researcher James Whedon, DC, MS, to the Scientific Commission of Clinical Compass. This appointment is a testament to Whedon's extensive background in health services research and his unwavering commitment to advancing evidence-based practice within the chiropractic profession. Clinical Compass, a leading chiropractic evidence synthesis think-tank, plays a pivotal role in elevating chiropractic care through rigorous research and evidence synthesis. Members of the Scientific Commission, like Whedon, are tasked with developing a research agenda that addresses pressing questions in chiropractic care. This includes conducting systematic reviews and developing [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:16:45+00:00April 8, 2024|DC, DC-Organic|
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