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Author: Maggie Toigo

Air Force Veteran, Bachelor Graduate Prepares for Career in Healthcare

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While serving as a medic for the United States Air Force in Alaska, Brittney Lovitt wasn’t sure where she’d be in a year. She was certain, however, that she wanted to become a doctor and needed an online, flexible bachelor’s program to help her get there. “I wanted a program that met the prerequisites for medical school and found Logan University’s bachelor’s programs among the top-rated recommendations,” Brittney said. “I liked that the classes were geared towards healthcare.” She enrolled in Logan’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program in 2020, completing courses while living in Alaska and South …

Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo Shares Importance of Mindful Eating and Movement

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Nutrition is about more than restrictive eating and fueling your body with the right things. Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD, Director of Logan University’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MSNHP) and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MSAND) programs, believes that having a better awareness of cravings, paired with physical movement, is best for long-term well-being. A licensed yoga instructor with over 200 hours, Dr. DeLorenzo runs her own practice, Nutrition for Optimal Performance, writes blogs and creates podcasts. She also published “Crave: My Journey from Restrictive Eating to Fueled and Thriving,” a book for those healing their relationship with …

As Seen on TV: Dr. Jameca Cooper’s Journey into the Minds of Serial Killers

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2025.  With a career that has spanned academia, private practice and forensic psychology, Jameca Cooper, PhD, ABPP has established a multifaceted presence in the world of mental health. Based in St. Louis, Dr. Cooper teaches psychology courses for Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program and maintains a private practice as a board-certified counseling psychologist. Dr. Cooper currently teaches two important psychology courses at Logan: Abnormal Psychology and Psychology of Aging. They provide undergraduate students with in-depth knowledge of mental health disorders and the unique challenges that …

Small Patients, Big Impact: Logan University Student to Bring Pediatric Chiropractic Care to Australia

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More than 9,000 miles away from Logan University in Sydney, Australia, Jay Harthun B.S. EXIP, M.Chiro, is nearly finished with the next step in her healthcare career: earning her Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) degree. Originally interested in physical therapy, Dr. Harthun shifted focus after learning about chiropractic care. “When I heard about chiropractic, I immediately booked an appointment with a local chiropractor and never looked back,” Dr. Harthun said. “I love that chiropractors provide immediate relief to patients while also helping them on their wellness journey.” After earning her Master of Chiropractic (M.Chiro) from Macquarie University, Dr. …

International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship Winners Thrive in MSSSR Program

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Thanks to the International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship, J. Alex Coulson, DC, MS and Jorge Segall Bessudo, DC have the opportunity to further their education in Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program. The full tuition scholarship is offered by the Federation of Sports Chiropractic/ Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) in partnership with Logan. To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must be a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a FICS member who has completed or almost finished their International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). The annual call for applications takes place in …

Dr. Norman W. Kettner Presents Inter-Brain Connectivity Study at IASP 2024 World Congress on Pain

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2025 Positive interactions with healthcare providers are essential for individuals living with chronic pain as they often face social and emotional challenges related to their condition. Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, dean of research and professor emeritus of Logan’s Department of Radiology and a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School wanted to explore the brain mechanisms underlying these interactions and their link to pain-related outcomes. “To optimize care outcomes, we need an improved understanding of all the variables involved in treatment, including the relationship between clinicians …