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Prenatal Genetic Counseling And What It Involves

Prenatal Genetic Counseling And What It Involves By: Matt Tschirgi, MS, CGC Certified Genetic Counselor Prenatal Genetic Counseling  Prenatal genetic counseling is a crucial service provided to future or expecting parents to assess risks of genetic disorders in a pregnancy. A genetic counseling consult offers in-depth information and support for parents navigating the complexities of possible genetic risks in the next generation. It typically consists of discussing inherited risks, performing a medical family history, asking questions about possible environmental exposures that could impact a pregnancy, and providing a comprehensive risk assessment. Testing options may be offered, but are completely optional. [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:58:36+00:00August 22, 2024|Front Page News, Genetics-SEO, MSGC, SEO|
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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, "Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:01:05+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy at WCCS Meeting

SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy At WCCS Meeting Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce the return of its Chiropractic students from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) Annual General Meeting held in Veracruz, Mexico. This event was not only a platform for discussing common and uncommon issues faced by Chiropractic students worldwide but also a noteworthy moment for SCU as it became an official chapter in the WCCS. A Global Gathering for a Common Cause The WCCS Annual General Meeting is a unique congregation where Chiropractic students from around the globe come together to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:23+00:00July 26, 2024|DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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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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SCU’s Health Center Provides Healthcare Support and Opportunities for Hispanic Americans

Language and cultural barriers, along with lack of access to health insurance and preventive medical care all contribute to the challenges Hispanic Americans face when it comes to receiving healthcare. To meet this need, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and SCU Health's University Health Center are dedicated to providing accessible care to underserved populations and fostering transformational leaders in healthcare who will contribute to improving health outcomes for Hispanic patients. SCU and its clinical center, SCU Health, are located in Whittier, California, a state where Hispanics are the largest racial and ethnic group at 40% of the [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:06:17+00:00October 16, 2023|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU introduces an all-new doctoral program and students provided acupuncture at the AIHM 2023 Conference

SCU introduces an all-new doctoral program and students provided acupuncture at the AIHM 2023 Conference Last week, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) students, faculty, and staff attended the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) 2023 Conference, providing free acupuncture to attendees and unveiling the first-ever Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL). Held from October 5-8, this year's AIHM conference theme was Building Bridges to Whole Health. Primary care providers, nursing professionals, pharmacy professionals, members of health institutions, and practitioners across the spectrum of conventional and integrative providers came together to share insights on how conventional medicine and [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:06:15+00:00October 13, 2023|Front Page News|
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SCU Academic Programs announce 2023 Student Senators

SCU Academic Programs announce 2023 Student Senators Elections were recently held for the 2023 annual Student Senator positions. The Senate is comprised of Senators elected by members from their respective academic programs. Senators serve a term of one calendar year. Congratulations to the following elected Student Senators for 2023 who will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 2023, through Dec. 2023. DC Senator: Cole Carson Cole's goals for serving as the DC Senator: "My goal as senator is to promote the needs of chiropractic students and bridge the gap between faculty, administrators, and students.” About Cole: Hometown: Porterville, CA Educational [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:45+00:00February 1, 2023|Front Page News|
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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 the 2023 ASB Executive Board (E-board)

Elections were recently held for the 2023 SCU ASB Executive Board (E-board) annual student leadership positions, including President, Vice President, CCO Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Community Liaison. Congratulations to the following elected student leaders for 2023 who will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 2023, through Dec. 2023. President: Joanna Quintana (top left) Vice President: Tim Schrijver (top middle) Secretary: Kristeen Shamas (top right) Treasurer: Eira Perez (bottom left) Community Liaison: Madison Park (bottom middle) CCO Chair: John Krueger (bottom right)

By |2025-08-21T17:51:01+00:00November 29, 2022|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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