When Douglas Valdez, LMHCA, MA, MSOM, MBA, ’18, first started as an acupuncture student at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), he had no idea he would one day become a mental health counselor. It wasn’t until Valdez started working as an intern at National University’s Whole Health Center that he decided to combine the two fields.
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Reflecting on 2023: National University’s Top 5 Stories That Defined the Year
In the bustling corridors of National University of Health Sciences’ Lombard campus and Florida site, 2023 had proved to be another busy year filled with new opportunities and collective achievement. From new research discoveries to tales of student triumphs, the university has plenty to celebrate as the year comes to a close.
NUHS honors latest graduates at commencement ceremony
The National University of Health Sciences community gathered at the Illinois campus Friday to celebrate the culmination of dedication, hard work, and unwavering determination of over 60 new graduates.
Px Club learns tips on how women today can raise a family and a thriving chiropractic practice
As part of a Px (Pediatric Experience) Club event, students heard directly from Diana Husk, DC, who operates Cumming Family Chiropractic in Cumming, Georgia, which specializes in pediatric medicine along with pregnancy and post-partum care.
NUHS Whole Health Center’s successful treatment of Long COVID featured in Nursing Voice publication
Jennifer Green, ND, DC, chief clinician of naturopathic medicine at National University’s Whole Health Center-Lombard, recently shared some of the ways the clinic is successfully treating Long COVID in The Nursing Voice, the official publication of the Illinois Nurses Foundation and the American Nurses Association – Illinois.
NUHS community gathers for Turkey Bowl 2023
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with the long-standing tradition of Turkey Bowl on Nov. 17.
President Stiefel presents awards to faculty and staff members for outstanding service
Four members of faculty and staff were recently honored with President’s Awards for their hard work and service to National University of Health Sciences at ceremonies in Illinois and Florida.
Dr. Driscoll receives Quilt of Valor for his service in the Marines
National University of Health Sciences’ alum Richard Olff, DC, recently presented Daniel Driscoll, DC, Dean of Institutional Compliance, with a Quilt of Valor. Dr. Olff’s sister, Kathleen Kirby, made the quilt, paying tribute to Dr. Driscoll’s service during the Vietnam War in the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines also known as “The Walking Dead.”
Dr. Gantzer discusses state of the profession in recent Chiropractical podcast
National University of Health Sciences’ faculty member Jennifer Gantzer, DC, MS, DACBN, FACN, was recently part of a discussion on the state of the chiropractic profession as part of an episode of Chiropractical, a National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC) podcast. The host talked with Dr. Gantzer and 19 other leaders within the chiropractic profession at The National, one of the largest chiropractic events organized by the Florida Chiropractic Association.
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