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Your Whole Health: Keeping Your Mind & Body Healthy

Posted on June 18, 2020 in Health Care in Resources

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it has become increasingly important to maintain mindfulness and reduce stress. Physical activity is a great way to positively impact overall health and happiness. Theresa DeLorenzo DCN, RD, Program Director of Nutrition and Human Performance at Logan, has been practicing yoga for 12 years. “Activities like yoga can help clear your mind, decrease stress and help to prevent long-term chronic diseases,” said Dr. DeLorenzo. Some of the same benefits can be found in meditation practices as well. Kristina Petrocco DC, MS, FICC, Director of Assessment and Accreditation at Logan has been meditating for …

Logan Staff Host Weight Management Webinar

Posted on June 15, 2020 in Health Care in Online Resources

Faculty, staff and students are invited to join Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD, program director for Logan’s Master’s in Nutrition & Human Performance, and Kelsey Boylan, DC, Integrated Health Center clinician and adjunct faculty, for a webinar on Weight Management the Healthy Way. The webinar will be held at 5:30 PM (CST) Tuesday, June 16. Please find Zoom information below: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91613593598 Meeting ID: 916 1359 3598

Women in Chiropractic Live Online Event

Posted on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 in Health Care in Online Resources

Wednesday June 17th at 5pm CST From the playing fields of NCAA Division 1 athletics to the halls of the Veteran’s Administration, women are breaking barriers and making a difference in chiropractic care. Find your place in chiropractic, and explore the roles for women in natural health care. Join current and future students and practicing clinicians for a free, live session on Women in Chiropractic. Join Drs. Petrocco-Napuli, Humphries and Harvey as they discuss the importance of chiropractic care and women’s health. This panel will review and answers questions around a number of topics, including: sports chiropractic, treating active-duty military, …

Logan Health Centers Update

Posted on May 22, 2020 in Clinics in Health Care

Logan University Health Centers continue to provide essential care services to area patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As safety remains a top priority, patients are encouraged to call our Health Centers before visiting. This allows our clinicians to conduct a pre-screening, ensuring all patients are directed to the most appropriate level of care. If an in-person visit is not possible, please take advantage of our telehealth services available here. Doxy is a HIPAA-compliant telehealth tool that allows chiropractic clinicians to meet with patients via video conferencing. Using a mobile device or a desktop computer, patients can ask questions to a …

Your Whole Health: Tips for Healthy Stay-at-Home Posture

Posted on May 20, 2020June 2, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in Health Care in Online Resources in Resources

With most Americans working and studying from home during the COVID-19 crisis, activity is limited, and our at-home-office situation may be hurting our posture. Our bodies are, in part, made of muscles and various connective tissues that help us move, and these tissues can start to weaken as the body adapts to the “21st century posture,” said Logan Instructor and Health Center Clinician Michael Jula, DC. So why worry about posture? A healthy posture can prevent a multitude of back, neck and shoulder pains. As the month of May is recognized as National Posture Month, and to help us all …

Logan Launches Telehealth Technology for Patient Care

Posted on April 15, 2020April 27, 2020 in Clinics in Community & Events in Health Care

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Logan University is ensuring its Health Centers are able to deliver chiropractic care to patients while adhering to state mandates and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This week, Logan launched Doxy, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth tool that allows chiropractic clinicians to meet with patients via video conferencing. Using a mobile device or a desktop computer, patients can ask questions to a clinician without having to leave their home. Telehealth was already on the rise in recent years, however COVID-19 has accelerated the industry and its ability to provide safe care …