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UWS and IFM Extend Joint Educational Collaboration

University of Western States (UWS) and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) are pleased to announce the extension of their joint collaboration to incorporate functional medicine and functional nutrition coursework…

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UWS Launches Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Degree

The University of Western States human nutrition and functional medicine program will begin offering an online doctor of clinical nutrition degree in fall 2021 The University of Western States (UWS)…

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Coming to Campus: What to Prepare For

By: Caitlin Jones, 10th Quarter UWS Doctor of Chiropractic and Sports Medicine student Welcome to Portland Q3 doctor of chiropractic (DC) students! If you aren’t already here, I hope that…

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Alumna of the Year 2020

Stephanie Halloran, DC, MS, 2020 UWS Alumna of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Halloran, UWS doctor of chiropractic and human nutrition and functional medicine alumna for being named the 2020 UWS Alumna of the Year! Dr. Halloran has gone on…

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UWS SACA Named Chapter of the Year

The University of Western States (UWS) Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter was named the 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year. The announcement was made during the 2021 American Chiropractic…

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At-Home Workout Motivation Tips and Tricks

With many public gyms still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working out at home requires some extra motivation and creativity By: Caitlin Jones, 10th Quarter UWS Doctor of Chiropractic…

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Alumna Spotlight: Analia Camarasa

Analia Camarasa, MS-HNFM, IFMCP, CNS, UWS teaching staff, UWS alumni mentor Why did you choose the field/profession of human nutrition and functional medicine? My brilliant father used to say, “no…

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Connecting with Dr. Lester Partna

Dr. Lester Partna has been a staple in the University of Western States (UWS) chiropractic sciences department since 1989 and embodies what it means to Take the Lead both in…

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University of Western States Core Values

In fall 2019, University of Western States (UWS) launched an initiative to better define its core values as a forward-thinking health science university. Core values are fundamental concepts that support…

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Connecting with a Graduate Studies Student Abroad

Jessica (Nomi) Levy, NBC-HWC, RYT UWS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (HNFM) Student in Jerusalem, Israel Social media handle: @nomiknowshealth How has the HNFM program helped deepen your knowledge and…

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