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Alumna Spotlight: Dr. Stephanie Halloran

Stephanie Halloran, DC, MS (class of 2016) has made her way back to University of Western States (UWS) as a new course facilitator in the human nutrition and functional medicine…

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The Value of Generational Mentoring and Giving

Charitable giving, volunteering and giving back through mentorship are often values passed down from generation to generation. In the spirit of exploring how giving permeates throughout the family, we sat…

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Spring Term DC Student Blog No. 6

A Look Back at Spring Quarter By: Caitlin Jones, Q7 UWS doctor of chiropractic and sports medicine student The Spring 2020 quarter was unlike any previous quarter I have ever…

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Woodworking as a Treatment for a Traumatic Brain Injury

After suffering a TBI following a car accident, Leah Dash has found therapeutic relief mixing creativity and anatomy-inspired woodworking By: Leah Dash, UWS doctor of chiropractic student As with any…

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UWS Stands in Solidarity

We express our extreme sadness and outrage over the senseless killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Our hearts grow heavier as we recall the names of the other friends, family, neighbors…

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Investment in Equity: Cultural Innovation at UWS

In early 2018, University of Western States formed an equity task force with faculty and staff, and the effort is supported by new clubs such as ENGAGE (Ending Negative Generalizations…

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Mental Health and Resiliency During COVID-19

UWS Sport and Performance Psychology Alumnus, Justin Tausig, EdD, CMPC, LMHC (Class of 2017) Twitter/Instagram: @drjustintausig With sports being on hold worldwide currently, what are some things athletes can do…

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Spring Term DC Student Blog No. 5

Spring Term Adjusting Lab Experiences By: Caitlin Jones, Q7 UWS doctor of chiropractic and sports medicine student When we were first told that our hands-on labs were going to be…

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UWS Alumnus Named NBCE At-Large Director

UWS Alumnus Jason Young, DC, (Class of 2007) has been elected as an at-large director of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) and will serve a two-year term. “It’s…

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Spring Term DC Student Blog No. 4

Tips from Dr. Lester Partna and Dr. Cortny Williams By: Caitlin Jones, Q7 UWS doctor of chiropractic and sports medicine student If you’re a current University of Western States (UWS)…

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