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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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Southern California University of Health Sciences President John Scaringe Visits Washington D.C. for Learning & Advocacy

Southern California University of Health Sciences President John Scaringe Visits Washington D.C. for Learning & Advocacy    In early February, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) President Dr. John Scaringe attended the National Association for Independent Colleges & Universities (NAICU) annual conference and legislative advocacy day in our nation's capitol. Representing all 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities, NAICU is the only national organization focused exclusively on representing the private, nonprofit higher education sector on public policy issues in Washington, DC. As part of a coalition from the Association for Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU), Dr. Scaringe joined [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:05+00:00February 18, 2025|Front Page News|
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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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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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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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FACES OF SCU: Fall Term 2022 Recap of Values Recognition

FACES OF SCU Fall Term 2022 Recap of SCU Values Recognition January 2023 To promote and celebrate SCU's values, the SCU Culture Crew recognizes a student, faculty, or staff, each month, who lives our University values, and/or the attributes named in our mission statement, including: Integrative Health Evidence-based Practice Inclusivity Health Equity Kindness Integrity Humor Determination To increase recognition of the great work people are doing and amplify SCU culture and values, following is a recap of the Fall Term 2022 SCU Values Winners: SEPTEMBER 2022 The September 2022 SCU Values winner was SCU Medical Sciences student Makayla Parker Knighten, [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:41+00:00January 30, 2023|Front Page News|
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SCU announces 2022 Faculty Awards

Southern California University of Health Sciences announces 2022 Faculty Awards Jan. 9, 2023 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) announced the annual 2022 Faculty Award winners during the Jan. 6, 2023 Provost's Forum. SCU Faculty Awards recognize outstanding faculty for their achievements in the areas of teaching, contribution and scholarship. The university-wide recognition is also a means to encourage faculty to continue to excel in their professional fields and express appreciation for their contributions to SCU and to the field of healthcare. Three major areas have been identified in the Faculty Performance Appraisal system that represent the various activities [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:22+00:00January 9, 2023|Front Page News|
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FACES OF SCU: Summer Term 2022 Recap of Values Recognition

FACES OF SCU Summer Term 2022 Recap of SCU Values Recognition September 2022 To promote and celebrate SCU's values, the SCU Culture Crew recognizes a student, faculty, or staff, each month, who lives our University values, and/or the attributes named in our mission statement, including: Integrative Health Evidence-based Practice Inclusivity Health Equity Kindness Integrity Humor Determination To increase recognition of the great work people are doing and amplify SCU culture and values, following is a recap of our Summer Term 2022 SCU Values Winners: MAY 2022 The May 2022 SCU Values winner was Prasad Vinjamury, BAMS, Masters in Ayurveda, MAOM, [...]

By |2025-08-21T18:28:55+00:00September 26, 2022|Front Page News|
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SCU Celebrates Women’s History Month

SCU Celebrates Women's History Month March 2022 Every year, March is designated Women's History Month by presidential proclamation. The month honors women's contributions in American history. And this page honors women's contributions in SCU history, past and present. Check back throughout the month to watch the page grow as we feature SCU women who are contributing to SCU's history! SCU Women history makers: LACC and SCU has appointed numerous women in leadership positions throughout its 111 year-old history! Linnie A. Cole, DC, DO, ND was LACC's first woman president from 1923-1924! And Wilma Churchill Wood, DC, ND was Secretary/Owner from [...]

By |2025-08-21T19:38:12+00:00March 7, 2022|BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|
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