Dr. Stecher Participates in NBCE Test Committee Meeting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2014

STECHER PARTICIPATES IN NBCE TEST COMMITTEE MEETING

GREELEY, Colo.— Timothy D. Stecher, DC, DACBR, CCSP participated in the Part II Test Committee on September 12-13, 2014, at the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) in Greeley, Colo.

Dr. Stecher is a member of the faculty at University of Western States, and is a specialist in Diagnostic Imaging, one of six clinical science areas included on the NBCE Part II Examination. During the meeting, the test committee approved items to be used on future examinations that the NBCE will administer.

NBCE test committees create examinations according to the guidelines provided by the test plans. To ensure the fairness of the examination, these committees are composed of faculty members from various chiropractic colleges. Dr. Stecher was one of 18 test committee members who attended the meeting.

NBCE examinations are offered twice yearly at testing centers across the United States and in several foreign countries. The Part II Examination consists of 110 multiple-choice questions in each of the six clinical science areas: general diagnosis, neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, principles of chiropractic, chiropractic practice and associated clinical sciences. The Part II Examination is part of a battery of tests that candidates must pass prior to becoming licensed doctors of chiropractic. NBCE examinations are accepted for initial licensure in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The NBCE is the international testing organization for the chiropractic profession. Established in 1963, the NBCE develops, administers and scores standardized written examinations for candidates seeking chiropractic licensure throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.

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UWS Director of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Daniel Redwood, DC, named Missouri Educator of the Year by MSCA

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PORTLAND, Ore., August 28, 2014 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education of health sciences professionals, announced that Daniel Redwood, DC, director of the human nutrition and functional medicine program, was named “Educator of the Year,” by the Missouri State Chiropractors Association (MSCA) at their Annual Convention awards banquet on August 21.

Patrick Montgomery, DC, president of the MSCA, cited Dr. Redwood’s diligence, as an appointed member of the Missouri House Task Force for Medicaid Reform, in bringing to the attention of Missouri’s legislators the importance of chiropractic coverage for Medicaid patients.

“Dr. Redwood did a great job informing members of the committee about chiropractic…,” Dr. Montgomery said. “The MSCA is very proud of what he has done for the chiropractic profession in Missouri.”

In addition to being a new faculty member at UWS, Dr. Redwood is an avid health science writer. He was a founding member of the editorial board of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and for many years served as their book review editor. He is also associate editor of the journal, Topics in Integrative Healthcare. Most recently he served as a professor at Cleveland College of Chiropractic-Kansas City.

“I am deeply honored to receive this award. Like so many other chiropractic practitioners and educators, I have always wanted to share what I know with all who might benefit from it,” Dr. Redwood said. “Whether it’s speaking or writing about chiropractic or nutrition for professional or lay audiences, reviewing articles for a journal, or going the extra mile to help one of our students, I see it all as service to a worthy cause. I accept this award on behalf of all my colleagues who also go that extra mile.”

Dr. Redwood joined UWS in June 2014 as director of human nutrition and functional medicine overseeing the institution’s human nutrition and functional medicine online master’s degree program.

“We are thrilled to have such an acclaimed educator and writer as the program director,” said Michael Haneline, DC, MPH, dean of the college of graduate and professional studies. “With Dr. Redwood’s background in nutrition, both as a teacher of doctoral students and a practitioner, he is fully capable of leading the MS in human nutrition and functional medicine program at the highest level.”

110 Years of Academic Excellence

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University of Western States Celebrates 110 Years of Academic Excellence

Event marked by celebrations, opening of on-campus health clinic, new programs

PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2014 – University of Western States (UWS), is celebrating 110 years as a leader in the education of health sciences professionals.

“Since our beginning in 1904, we have consistently delivered the finest integrative health care education available,” Dr. Joseph Brimhall, president of UWS said. “And throughout this year, we are honoring the history that distinguishes us and celebrating our future, which has never been brighter.”

UWS is commemorating this milestone with on-campus events and the addition of new programs and services including:

  • UWS Campus Health Center opens to public – In March, UWS opened the Campus Health Center to neighbors and friends, providing Northeast Portland residents a convenient resource for chiropractic care and massage therapy. The Campus Health Center is the newest location of the Health Centers of UWS to open to the public. Other locations include downtown Portland, East Portland, Gresham and Salem.
  • Summer Social – Taking place on August 2 from 12-4 p.m., the community is invited to visit the campus for a wellness fair, free buffet lunch, raffles, prizes and kid-friendly activities hosted by the massage therapy program at UWS. Please RSVP if you plan on attending, either by following the RSVP link or visiting www.uws.edu.
  • Master’s in Exercise and Sports Science Program – Starting in October 2014, UWS is launching four new tracks in our online Exercise and Sports Science master’s degree program that allows students to choose from four concentrations including: fitness and wellness management, sports and athletic counseling, sports and athletic administration and sports and performance coaching. Learn more about the new Exercise and Sports Science Program tracks.

UWS was founded in 1904 and has been in continuous operation in Portland since then. Although the names and locations have changed over the years, we have remained true to our goals of providing the best education possible and providing “For the Good of the Patient.” To find out more about the history of the university visit the UWS history website. For more information on these events and to learn more about UWS, please visit our website at www.uws.edu.

About University of Western States

Celebrating 110 years as a leader in the education of health care professionals, University of Western States provides a science-driven curriculum that delivers a solid foundation and competitive edge in preparing students for clinical practice. UWS is a regionally accredited, non-profit institution dedicated to improving the health of society through its educational programs, research and clinical services. Founded in 1904, the university offers a doctor of chiropractic degree program; master’s degrees in exercise and sports science with four new concentrations,human nutrition and functional medicine, and diagnostic imaging; a massage therapy certification program; approved continuing education programs for licensed health care professionals; and we provide clinic services in five locations through Health Centers of UWS. UWS is a founding member of the Oregon Collaborative for Integrative Medicine, an organization that aims to advance integrative health care through education, research, patient care and advocacy. To learn more about University of Western States and its academic programs, go to www.uws.edu.

Western States’ VP of Finance and Administration Eric Blumenthal Elected Chair of the Pioneer Educators Health Trust

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PORTLAND, Ore., June 9, 2014 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education of health care professionals, announced that Vice President of Finance and Administration Eric Blumenthal, has been elected chairman of the Pioneer Educators Health Trust (PEHT) by the PEHT trustees at their May meeting at George Fox University Portland.

Eric BlumenthalIn addition to being a PEHT Trustee, Blumenthal is a peer evaluator for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and serves as an academy of site team visitor for the Council on Chiropractic Education. He is the former director of business affairs at Portland State University. Blumenthal succeeds Edwin “Ed” McFarlane as chairman. McFarlane, Vice President and Treasurer of Reed College, is retiring after 41 years of service to Reed. “I am honored to chair the trust,” Blumenthal said. “I look forward to working with the other PEHT trustees collectively serving our institutions by providing medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits to employees and dependents in a responsive and cost efficient way.”

Blumenthal joined UWS in April 2011 as vice president of finance and administration overseeing the institution’s financial and administrative operations including financial services, master planning, human resources, auxiliary services, facilities, campus operations and maintenance.

About Pioneer Educators Health Trust PEHT, organized in 2003, is a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) providing medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to employees of participating member colleges and universities of the Oregon Independent Colleges Association and their covered dependents. PEHT is the second oldest MEWA in the State of Oregon. Oregon colleges and universities participating in the Trust include George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Pacific University, Reed College, University of Western States and Willamette University.

Online Courses Reduce Time to Earn DC Degree

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StraighterLine, a leading provider of affordable, self-paced online college courses, has partnered with University of Western States (UWS), a leader in integrated health care education. StraighterLine will provide ultra-affordable, online access to the undergraduate prerequisite college courses needed for the UWS Doctor of Chiropractic program.University of Western States, based in Portland, Ore., is the second oldest chiropractic education program in the world. “We are thrilled to expand our online offerings by accepting StraighterLine’s low-cost online college courses as prerequisites for the Doctor of Chiropractic program,” says Peter Szucs, dean of undergraduate studies at UWS.

A More Affordable and Flexible ModelThe University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic program provides training for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become a primary care chiropractic physician that delivers patient-centered care. The DC degree program is a rigorous four-year, first-professional doctorate program. By starting with StraighterLine, students can accelerate their time to degree completion.

With StraighterLine, future DC students at UWS can complete prerequisite undergraduate coursework 100 percent online.

About StraighterLine

StraighterLine was founded in 2009, by Burck Smith as a solution to the rising costs of college education. Burck set out to discover why prices for online courses were the same or higher than those of on-campus courses. Using relationships with colleges, publishers and policymakers that were forged in his 15 years of online higher education experience, Burck created StraighterLine, a way for students to get low-priced – but equal quality – college credit. StraighterLine students have transferred over 26,000 StraighterLine credits to America’s colleges. In addition to StraighterLine’s over 70 Partner Colleges, over 400 additional colleges have accepted credit for StraighterLine courses. StraighterLine’s courses are evaluated and recommended by the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT). More than 2,000 colleges and universities consider ACE CREDIT recommendations in determining the applicability of coursework and examination results to their courses and degree programs.

 

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