Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

How to Succeed in an Online Degree Program

Posted on April 11, 2023February 28, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in General

Being successful in a fully online degree program can be difficult, especially if you’ve never taken online courses before or if you’re juggling a full-time career with your education. Two of Logan’s Academic Success Coaches, Stacia Rosen and Terra Kneeland, MA, put together some tips to help all online students find success. What are the benefits of pursuing a degree that is totally online? There are many benefits to online learning and pursuing a degree that is completely online. Some of the biggest benefits include flexibility, location and pace. Flexibility: Traditional class schedules revolve around set times, where online learning …

2023 Symposium: Know Before You Go

Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 in Symposium

The 2023 Symposium is just around the corner! Taking place on Logan’s campus and at St. Louis Union Station Hotel April 13-16, Symposium will be a fun-filled, education-packed few days. Before you pack your suitcase, board your plane or hop in the car, take a look through the list of things below so you’re prepared for the weekend! SCHEDULE Thursday, April 13, 1 to 7pm – Logan University Purser Center Shuttle Schedule Pick up at Union Station, 20th Street Entrance, and drop off at Logan University – 11:30AM and 1PM Pick up at Logan University, circle drive outside of the …

From IT to Nutrition: Logan MS-AND Grad Realizes Passion for Nutrition

Posted on April 3, 2023 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences

Michelle Hately discovered her passion for nutrition while working in an entirely different industry. She was working in IT consulting and was on the road a lot. After a few years of progressing her career in the IT field, she realized she wasn’t truly passionate about the work she was doing. “While I traveled, I was always listening to podcasts and reading books about health and nutrition simply because I was really interested in that,” said Michelle. “I decided to explore to that more to see what a career in that field could look like.” Michelle started doing research and …

Chiropractic Care Benefits Patients with Down Syndrome

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 in Clinics in Healthcare

At Logan University’s Health Centers, our physicians and student doctors provide evidence-informed, patient-centered, natural health care to members of the St. Louis community. From infants to adults, veterans to athletes and everyone in between, Logan’s health centers are proud to serve a diverse patient population. Emily Ratliff, director of events at Logan University, has been to Montgomery Health Center on multiple occasions for chiropractic care. She has experienced the benefits first-hand, so she decided to take her children in for adjustments as well. Emily’s daughter Elizabeth has Down Syndrome and after multiple surgeries, doctors’ appointments and hospital stays, Elizabeth typically …

Student Perspective: Why Volunteer at Symposium

Posted on March 10, 2023February 28, 2024 in Students in Symposium

Volunteering for Logan events is a great way to get involved on campus and to give back to your university. Trimester 5 student Christopher Dailey provides some insight as to why he volunteers annually for Symposium. Why is volunteering important to you? Volunteering is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to serve the world. Why have you chosen to volunteer at Symposium? I have chosen to volunteer at Symposium because this is an opportunity to serve Logan University and learn more about the chiropractic profession while networking with others. What roles or jobs have you had while …

How to Pay for Chiropractic School

Posted on March 10, 2023June 25, 2024 in College of Chiropractic in General in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Paying for college is no small task. After deciding on which chiropractic school to attend, aspiring Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students should investigate the financial aid options available. To help prospective DC students navigate the payment process, Laurel Miller, Logan University’s associate director of financial aid, offers insight on how to pay, how to find scholarships and more. Q: What are the available options for paying for chiropractic school? Students have several different options when paying for chiropractic school. Students may utilize one or a combination of the following: Cash Pay: Student pays out of pocket or sets up a …