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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce that on November 4, 2025, its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This milestone affirms that the program meets CAPTE’s rigorous standards and is authorized to begin enrolling students into professional coursework. Achieving candidacy reflects the collective work of SCU’s faculty, leadership, and academic teams to build a robust, forward-thinking curriculum grounded in [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:01:30+00:00December 5, 2025|DPT-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025

SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continued its commitment to advancing integrative health research as Dr. Robb Russell presented new study findings at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The international congress brings together experts from around the world to share emerging evidence and collaborate on approaches that strengthen global health and patient care. Dr. Russell attended alongside fellow SCU faculty members Dr. Anu Kizhakkeveettil, Dr. Steffany [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:03:02+00:00December 4, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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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 |2026-01-22T18:06:36+00:00November 14, 2025|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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Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl

Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl Southern California University of Health Sciences students win the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for a second year in a row at the CalChiro Fall Conference, held August 28–30, 2025, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. The ballroom buzzed before the first question. Teams checked in, glanced at notes, and tried to read the room. When the round opened, SCU’s table leaned forward together. They stayed that way all afternoon. By the final tally, Southern California University of Health Sciences had won the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for the second straight year. [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:10:57+00:00October 24, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)

Chicago and San Diego Campuses of Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to join Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Agreement Strengthens the Leadership Positions of Both SCU and PCHS in Integrative, Whole Health Education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive agreement through which SCU will assume PCHS’s Chicago and San Diego campuses and programs. As part of the agreement, SCU will also take over Pacific Center for Lifelong Learning, PCHS’s online Cosmetic Acupuncture Program, and Pacific Symposium, [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:12:55+00:00October 20, 2025|ACM-Organic, Front Page News|
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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 |2026-01-22T18:23:54+00:00September 19, 2025|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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