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The Future of Health Informatics and AI

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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

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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 …

From Learning to Healing with Pediatric Chiropractic

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The following blog is an extension of a story from Volume 2, 2024 Tower Magazine. Martin Camara, DC, ICSC has wasted no time taking the knowledge he is gaining in Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatric (MSCP) program and implementing it in his practice. “I went to chiropractic school in the early 1990s and although I stay current with literature, continuing education seminars and international chiropractic communities like the World Federal of Chiropractic (WFC) and International Federation of Sports Chiropractic, so much has changed,” Dr. Camara said. “The MSCP program has given me a structured learning path …

Speech-Language Pathologist Leads by Example, Elevates Teaching Skills with Ed.D. Degree

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Carrie Axt, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, is now working on her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) degree at Logan University. Carrie’s journey began at the University of North Dakota, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2001. Drawn to the medical side of speech-language pathology, she continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, earning her master’s degree in speech pathology in 2003. “From the start, my goal was to provide direct patient care,” she said. “I wanted to work closely with …

Beyond the Sidelines with Logan Alumna

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Allie Foddrill, DC (’24), first considered becoming a chiropractor because of her experience as a patient. As a multi-sport high school athlete, she wanted to be at the top of her game so she started visiting the chiropractor to prevent injuries. Encouraged by her chiropractor, she visited several chiropractic schools and quickly realized it was her calling. Dr. Foddrill chose Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program for its balanced approach to education, blending traditional chiropractic principles with modern, evidence-based techniques. “When visiting chiropractic schools, Logan stood out for its beautiful balance of older and newer philosophies and techniques,” Dr. …

Logan Student’s Success in Health Informatics Balancing Nursing and Data

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Wendy Doran’s, RN path towards mastering data and health informatics is nearly complete. Born and raised in Indiana, Wendy earned her undergraduate BA degree in Spanish from Indiana University and worked until deciding her next career move. She became interested in nursing and thought her Spanish skills might come in handy with patients. In 2010 she graduated from Ivy Tech in Indianapolis with an ASN degree and received her Registered Nurse (RN) certification. “I worked in a few different areas as a nurse: the critical care unit, in surgery and in oncology,” Wendy said. “I’ve been in oncology for 10 …