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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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The heart of UWS’ chiropractic program

“At UWS we considered ourselves to be ‘evidence-based’ before the term ever came about,” Dr. Lester Partna says about the UWS chiropractic program. “The evidence-based approach uses the best available…

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Hood to Coast Relay team and student club formed

Last summer, novice runner Marie Rudback, thought it would be a fun to complete in the Hood to Coast Relay Race. She researched the race and found out that it…

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Risk pays off for massage therapy alumna

While managing several companies and averaging 55-hour work weeks, Candace Parmer suffered extreme shoulder pain. During a visit to a friend in Idaho, she signed up for a two-hour luxury…

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