Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

The Educator Behind the Expertise: Dr. Devon Ackroyd

Posted on February 26, 2025February 25, 2025 in Athletics in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare

At Logan University, our quality education is driven by faculty members who bring passion, expertise and real-world experience to their teaching. Among these educators is Devon Ackroyd, DC, MS (’19), DACBSP, Cert. MDT, an assistant professor for Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic program known for his impressive background in sports chiropractic. While sports remain a cornerstone of his career, Dr. Ackroyd has found fulfillment in the classroom, teaching courses such as Clinical Reasoning III and Practice Procedures. These courses equip students with the clinical skills and insights they’ll need for success in practice. In Clinical Reasoning III, Dr. Ackroyd guides students …

Why 2025 is The Year to Pursue a Degree in Health Informatics

Posted on February 25, 2025 in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Online Resources

What were your resolutions at the beginning of the year? Are you still sticking to them? Most people abandon their resolutions by February. But 2025 is going to be your year. Whether you are hoping to finally earn that promotion at work, change careers, learn something new, or completely reinvent yourself, there is still plenty of time left in the year to make big changes. In fact, 2025 might be the best time to consider pursuing a career in health informatics. With rapid growth and corresponding changes occurring within both the technology and healthcare industries, a Master’s Degree in Health …

Symposium 2025: What’s New

Posted on February 11, 2025March 18, 2025 in Alumni in Resources in Symposium

In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, Logan University looks forward to welcoming alumni and industry professionals to campus May 1-3, 2025, for an engaging and education-packed weekend. During Symposium 2025, attendees will earn 19 hours of continuing education credit, and have access to social events to reconnect with peers and an opportunity to witness University history during the investiture ceremony of Logan’s eighth president, Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD. Campus Updates: For the first time, Symposium will be held entirely on campus, which offers attendees the opportunity to see the various changes that have occurred in the last year. Fuhr Science …

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24): Navigating Data to Drive Success at Logan University

Posted on February 7, 2025 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24), is Logan University’s registrar, where she is able to blend her passion for data and education. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Psychology and Sociology in 2012, she moved to St. Louis with her husband to chart the next chapter of her life. Initially considering law school, Jessica took time to explore her career path while starting a family. Her journey eventually led her to Logan University in 2018, where she began as a student records assistant in the Registrar’s Office and then became registrar in 2022. Jessica’s role as registrar is …

The Future of Health Informatics and AI

Posted on February 5, 2025 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Resources in Thought Leadership

The field of health informatics is constantly evolving, blending technology with the healthcare system and businesses to improve patient care outcomes and population health. Health informatics manages, analyzes and uses healthcare data to streamline workflow processes with the goal of improving the quality and safety of patient care. There are several facets to healthcare informatics, including electronic health records (EHR), digital tools for remote healthcare, clinical decision support systems, data privacy and security, and interoperability. Recently, there has been an explosive growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Generative AI uses computer information technology to …

Logan University Graduate Thrives as Clinical Dietitian

Posted on January 30, 2025 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

Originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Morgan Joshi, RDN now works as a clinical dietitian at in Atlanta, Georgia. With a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout already under her belt, Morgan was well-prepared to dive deeper into the field of nutrition and dietetics through her graduate studies. She chose Logan University for her master’s degree due to the university’s personalized approach and smaller size. “What appealed to me about Logan was, not only the high quality of the education and the curriculum, but also the faculty and staff focus on student goals,” she said. Another appealing …