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 |2026-03-27T23:21:13+00:00October 7, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|

SCU Anatomy Lab Tours Inspire Future Healthcare Students

SCU Anatomy Lab Tours Inspire Future Healthcare Students Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. Two large charter buses pulled up to the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) campus early on a Wednesday morning, delivering a group of curious students ready to explore the world of health sciences. The students, participating in the Whittier College Tech Trek program, were about to embark on an unforgettable journey into the human body, guided by SCU’s faculty [...]

By |2026-04-26T23:12:21+00:00October 1, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|

A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education

A Journey to the Roots of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM): SCU’s Global Approach to ACHM Education During Spring Break, students from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (ACHM) program travel across the Pacific to immerse themselves in the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at China Medical University (CMU), a world-renowned institution consistently ranked among Taiwan's top universities for medical programs. This unique educational exchange is part of an ongoing partnership between SCU and CMU—it blends centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge healthcare innovation, offering students an experience that goes far [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:22:29+00:00September 23, 2025|ACM, ACM-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|

Southern California University of Health Sciences named a “2025 Great College to Work For,” with Special Honor Roll Distinction

Southern California University of Health Sciences named a “2025 Great College to Work For,” with Special Honor Roll Distinction Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional questionnaire that captures objective employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:23:06+00:00September 19, 2025|Front Page News, SCU News|

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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