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 |2026-03-27T23:20:35+00:00October 20, 2025|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|

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|

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|

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 [...]

Southern California University of Health Sciences Announced as the First Whole Health University at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Conference

Southern California University of Health Sciences Announced as the First Whole Health University at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Conference Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) announced its designation as the first "Whole Health University" during the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) Conference, titled "Bringing Whole Health to Life.” This milestone reflects SCU's commitment to not only teaching Whole Health but to nurturing the Whole Health of its, students, faculty, and staff. The announcement was made by SCU President and CEO Dr. John Scaringe at the AIHM Leadership Meeting, an event attended by representatives from some of [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:36+00:00December 10, 2024|Front Page News|
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