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UWS student, Freya Moran, selected as first chiropractic participant in the LEAPS into Integrative Medicine program

This is the first year the integrative medicine program is open to non-MD/DO students PORTLAND, Ore., May 13, 2015 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education…

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Oregon Passes Non-Discrimination Bill

UWS alumni, Vern Saboe, DC, recently wrote a news release for the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) highlighting a big win for the chiropractic profession in Oregon. A bill was passed…

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Antibiotic Use in Food Animals – How this Practice Affects Everyone

By Rachel Fischer, MD, MPH, Integrative Therapeutics distinguished professor On April 6, 2015, the Oregon Senate Committee on Health Care heard testimony from a number of concerned citizens and organizations…

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UWS Launches Northwest Center for Lifestyle and Functional Medicine

New center focuses on promoting healthy behaviors and positive lifestyle changes PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24, 2015 – University of Western States (UWS), an independent health sciences university founded in 1904,…

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Three key elements for sticking to an exercise program

By: Pamela Verhulst, ESS Adjunct Professor Set realistic goals Many people starting a new exercise program set goals too high, leading to injury or illness. If goals are set too…

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UWS hires new functional medicine doctor for clinic system

Dr. Rachel Fischer will also teach, serving as the Integrative Therapeutics distinguished professor in functional medicine PORTLAND, Ore., March 11, 2015 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in…

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UWS and the Institute for Functional Medicine Sign Global Agreement

Alliance allows for further integration and collaboration PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 17, 2015 – Since its inception, the Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) program at University…

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University of Western States and Legacy Health establish a partnership for a chiropractic rotation in Portland-area emergency rooms

UWS sports medicine fellows will be shadowing hospital nursing staff PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education of health care professionals, and…

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Dr. Woolsey’s energy drink and alcohol consumption study gains attention

University of Western States (UWS) associate professor, Dr. Conrad Woolsey, is principle investigator on energy drink and alcohol consumption study Links the combination of alcohol and energy drinks to an…

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How to remain fit after the playing days are over

By: Phillip Dugas, ESS adjust faculty As a former college athlete, it’s important to me to remain in shape after the playing days are over. I think this is a…

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