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February 2021 Postgraduate Programs

Posted on February 1, 2021January 28, 2021 in Alumni in Online Resources in Resources

Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for upcoming programs in February 2021. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at postgrad@logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Campus Advanced Acupuncture Certification – Session #2 Meridians: Eight Extra, Divergents, Collaterals, Muscular Cutaneous February 13-14 Instructor: Nicholas J. Gatto, DC, Dipl.Ac *Note: Attendees must be certified in Acupuncture in order to attend the Advanced Program. *Note: This course meets monthly through September 2021. 100 Hour Basic Acupuncture Certification Course – Session #5 …

DHPE Advances Dr. Karen Manitsas’ Career as Assistant Professor and PA

Posted on January 28, 2021January 27, 2021 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences

Karen Manitsas, DHPE (’19), MS was among Logan’s first graduating class in the Doctorate of Health Professions Education (DHPE) degree program. Currently a physician assistant (PA) at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, Dr. Manitsas also serves as an assistant professor at her alma mater, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), in the PA program. There, she teaches medical ethics and evidence-based practice courses and assists students in preparing for their national board exams. After being hired as an assistant professor at SMU, Dr. Manitsas realized her desire to further her own education. She knew she wanted to pursue a doctorate …

Webinar: Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Posted on January 22, 2021May 14, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Online Resources in Speakers

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST Session led by: Allison Harvey, DC Chiropractic isn’t just for athletes and adults. Using gentle touch and manipulation, pediatric chiropractic practitioners relieve pain and dysfunction in infants, children and teens experiencing symptoms of colic, sports injuries, bed wetting, eye-tracking issues, lack of balance and coordination, muscle diseases, acid reflux, cranial distortions and much more. Doctors of Chiropractic often advise parents on a variety of developmental topics and milestones, assisting children up to the age of 18 through normal growth transitions as well as specific musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about this fascinating and rewarding area of …

Helpful Apps for Students

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 in Online Resources in Students

By Madeline Heinrich, Academic Success Records Coordinator Most of us use applications, or apps, every day on our phones. Apps can make our life easier to navigate. Check out these apps to help with studying, planning, and staying in touch with peers and with Logan! Staying organized is important for students. A great calendar app can make all the difference! The Outlook app features an easy-to-use calendar and can also house your school email. This makes it easy to communicate with professors and other students, and then put a meeting directly into your calendar. Trello is a powerful planning app …

#LeadersMade: Willie Ocampo

Posted on January 12, 2021 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made

Willie Ocampo, MS (’17) has always known he wanted to help athletes who are physically or intellectually impaired. As the lead adaptive training exercise physiologist for the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)—a non-profit that provides adaptive sports and fitness to individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those who are hard of hearing—Willie provides individual training to athletes with physical disabilities. DASA is also recognized by the U.S. Olympic and the Paralympic committees as a U.S. Paralympic sports pipeline. “At DASA, we develop relationships with our athletes, and the atmosphere is very family-oriented,” Willie said. “Having a one-on-one personal experience …

Logan Health Center in St. Louis Now Open

Posted on January 8, 2021January 20, 2021 in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Healthcare

Logan University’s newest Health Center, located in the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad, is officially open and accepting patients. Located at 5200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis, the Health Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The new, full-service Health Center will allow Logan clinicians and student doctors to expand this patient-centered care for individuals of all ages and abilities in the St. Louis community. Open to the public, the Logan Health Center within the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at …