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Celebrating the life of Dr. Appa Anderson

Appa Anderson, DC, ND, DACBR, age 88, passed away on July 15, 2012. Dr. Anderson started as a student at Western States Chiropractic College in 1949 and also began working…

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UWS Welcomes Dr. Clyde Jensen

On July 1, 2012, Dr. Clyde B. Jensen joined the University of Western States as Vice-President of University Relations. Dr. Jensen will develop new and refine such existing University functions…

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First Annual Massage Therapy Summer Social

Alumni, students, staff, and prospective students brought their families to campus for the first annual Massage Program Summer Social on August 19. The event gathered 84 people to celebrate the…

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Time to Rodeo! Master’s students lend a hand at Canby Rodeo

The Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science program helped WMI and ProActive this past weekend at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo in Canby, OR. Many students and…

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A Look at Shepherd’s Door – Portland Rescue Misison

After a car accident with her two sons brought her to realize she needed help with her life and alcoholism, Jill came to Shepherd’s door on 132nd and Halsey in…

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Exercise and Sports Science students treat athletes at Nike Tennis event

The 113th annual GPTC Nike Tennis Championships of Oregon was held July 10th-15th in Portland. The GPTC Nike Tennis Championships of Oregon is so large is must be played at…

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Public Comment Requested for New Administrative Rules in Oregon Healthcare

New administrative rules concerning the role of chiropractic physicians, naturopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, and nurse practitioners as primary care providers within coordinated care organizations will be soon addressed by the…

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UWS Researcher’s Poster Awarded at OHSU Pain Day

Researchers from the University of Western States were given the “Best Poster” Award from the 2012 Oregon Health and Science University Pain Day at the Vey Conference Center at Doernbecher…

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Alumnus Dr. Nicholas Opie Honored by NBCE

Greeley, Colo. – Nicholas G. Opie, D.C., was honored recently for 10 years as a National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Part IV test committee member. Dr. Opie represents Hawaii…

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Former WSCC President Dr. Vear passes

DR. HERBERT JAMES MORTLOCK VEAR, former Western States Chiropractic College president, and a respected leader in the chiropractic profession passed away peacefully February 2, 2012 at the age of 87…

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