College of Health Sciences Archives - Page 26 of 30

Virtual Fitness Classes Keep Patients Engaged at Wisconsin Clinic

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences

Jacob Kornetzke, DC (’17), MS (’16) has been passionate about chiropractic care and helping others since he was young. “Growing up, my mom had chronic migraines. After years of taking dozens of different pain medications, a friend referred her to a chiropractor,” Dr. Kornetzke said. “That doctor made a huge difference in her life, which I witnessed firsthand when tagging along to her adjustments. I was immediately intrigued and knew I wanted to be a chiropractor when I grew up.” So, that’s what he did. Dr. Kornetzke graduated from Logan in 2017 and then moved back to his home state …

Meet Dr. Elise Hewitt

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in General

Logan University is proud to welcome Elise G. Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC as program director for chiropractic pediatric education. A board certified pediatric chiropractor and one of the foremost authorities in the specialty of chiropractic pediatrics, Dr. Hewitt has spent her entire career advocating for the chiropractic care of children. Dr. Hewitt is an alumna of the University of Colorado and a summa cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now UWS). In addition to treating children in her pediatrics-only practice, Dr. Hewitt served as president of the ACA Pediatrics Council for 10 years and is a member of the …

Logan’s BSHB Program Helps Veteran Achieve Dream of Attending Medical School

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in Students

For James Robinson, Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) program presented a path for him to achieve his dream of becoming a physician. James was a specialist in the United States Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 2006 to 2010. After he was disabled during combat while deployed in Afghanistan, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve until 2014. When he started working at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System as an advanced medical support assistant and intermediate care technician, he realized he wanted to study medicine. “My goal …

Webinar: MS-Sports Science & Rehabilitation Informational

Posted on April 15, 2021 in Athletics in College of Health Sciences in Online Resources

MS-Sports Science & Rehabilitation Informational Webinar 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, April 21 Session led by Brittany Ramirez, DC (’15), MS (’18), LAT, ATC, CCSP®, Program Director of Sports Science & Rehabilitation and Mizzou Team Chiropractor, and MS-SSR graduate Beth Bearden, MS (’20), CSCS, TSAC-F, CES, Fitness Program Specialist with the U.S. Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs. Whether you’re a practicing chiropractor, trainer, coach or still in school, a Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation can expand your career opportunities and allow you to help athletes stay in the game while working in a field you love. …

Human Biology Student Prepares for Veterinary Medicine Track

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 in College of Health Sciences

From a young age, human biology student Kayla Mulligan knew that someday she wanted to become a veterinarian. “Ever since I was two years old, I was always trying to help people and animals,” Kayla said. “My mom has told me that I would see an animal and be drawn to it, wanting to help it and also care for it as my own.” Although she couldn’t take in every animal she found, Kayla has had many pets throughout the years and has even interned and worked at her island’s local veterinary hospital in Hawaii. Kayla is an online student …

Find Your Competitive Edge with Logan’s MSSR Degree

Posted on April 8, 2021November 2, 2023 in Athletics in College of Health Sciences

Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) educates the most qualified professionals committed to recovery and athletic performance—and with a growing need for both, there’s never been a better time to pursue this degree. What’s required for acceptance into Logan’s sports science & rehab program? Applicants must meet the following criteria: Earned a baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate studies. Submission of official transcripts. Completion of required pre-requisite coursework from an …