Featured Stories
New Chair of Clinical Sciences looks forward to supporting faculty and leading diversity efforts in ND and DC
Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, has recently been named Chair of the Clinical Sciences Department for the College of Professional Studies. In her new role, Dr. Pearson will oversee and help support department faculty and their classes as well as advise students. Previously,...
New Chair of Clinical Sciences looks forward to supporting faculty and leading diversity efforts in ND and DC
Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, has recently been named Chair of the Clinical Sciences Department for the College of Professional Studies. In her new role, Dr. Pearson will oversee and help support department faculty and their classes as well as advise students. Previously,...
Veterans hospitals offer students opportunities to treat complex cases in multi-disciplinary settings
Veteran hospitals are among the many integrated health care centers that continue to add chiropractors onto their medical teams. Before graduation, NUHS students have the opportunity to work on these teams at seven different Veteran hospitals across the country.
NUHS students take part in new homeopathy rotation
Before graduating, National University students have access to a vast array of rotation opportunities that allow them to explore the many unique specialties within complementary and alternative medicine.
Campus Happenings
NUHS partners with Pusan University to offer certification program in Korean Medicine
NUHS recently partnered with Pusan National University in South Korea to allow students additional learning opportunities in Korean medicine.
NUHS Welcomes New Assistant Dean of Chiropractic Medicine
Jeffrey Ware, MS, DC, DABCI has been appointed assistant dean of chiropractic medicine for National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Lombard, Illinois. Most recently he served the university as chair of the clinical sciences department and interim assistant dean of chiropractic medicine.
National University of Health Sciences Honors Fall 2020 Graduates
Despite the continued global challenges presented by COVID-19, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its fall 2020 graduates with a virtual graduation ceremony.
Health and clinic news
NUHS students take part in new homeopathy rotation
Before graduating, National University students have access to a vast array of rotation opportunities that allow them to explore the many unique specialties within complementary and alternative medicine.
Virtual telehealth visits a success for patients and interns
During the state-mandated quarantine, new and existing patients are continuing to receive care from NUHS Whole Health Center clinicians and interns through virtual telehealth visits. "Telehealth is a great way to connect with patients in a low-risk manner," said...
A Salute To Our Heroes Foundation makes donation to NUHS Veterans Clinics
In celebration of Veterans Day this year, A Salute To Our Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit that assists the needs of wounded warriors, made a donation to the NUHS Veterans Clinics. The funds will be used to treat veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder...
Alumni News
NUHS alums receive ACA award for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
When COVID-19 cases first emerged in Beadle County, South Dakota about a year ago in March 2020, the community knew exactly who to turn to.
NUHS grad to kickstart inpatient acupuncture treatment program at Elmhurst Hospital
As a medical doctor and recent NUHS acupuncture graduate, Nooshig Salvador, MD, MSOM, HMDC, FACP, LAc, Diplomate OM, works at one of many hospital systems that have begun offering integrative medicine treatments for their patients.
NUHS Florida alum starts “Drivers Health Clinic” specialized to the trucking industry and occupational safety
When Bethany Dixon, DC, RD, LDN, CME, graduated from the NUHS Florida-site in 2014, she was able to take advantage of a new federal law that eventually helped her launch a whole new business venture. The new law required U.S. Department of Transportation...
Faculty Achievements
New Chair of Clinical Sciences looks forward to supporting faculty and leading diversity efforts in ND and DC
Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, has recently been named Chair of the Clinical Sciences Department for the College of Professional Studies. In her new role, Dr. Pearson will oversee and help support department faculty and their classes as well as advise students. Previously,...
Dr. Gantzer Presents Florida Chiropractic Association HIV & AIDs Licensing Course
NUHS-Florida faculty member Jennifer Gantzer, DC, MS, recently taught the first-year chiropractic graduate licensing course, “HIV & AIDS: A Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAMS) Approach,” during the Florida Chiropractic Association’s (FCA’s) Southwest Regional Convention in Naples, Fla.
NUHS faculty member writes book about diabetes
Jaya Prakash, MD, MPH, SM(NRCM), SM(ASCP), an adjunct professor at National University, recently published a new book about diabetes and how it can be treated. Titled, "DIABETES What's the Big Deal?: In Plain English," Dr. Prakash's book helps patients gain a better...
