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Logan University Announces Sixth Annual Symposium on Women’s Health

Posted on July 25, 2024 in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Symposium

In partnership with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Women’s Health and the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, Logan University presents the sixth annual Symposium on Women’s Health, September 28-29, 2024 on Logan’s campus. This year’s symposium will focus on The Fourth Trimester: Post-Partum and Neonatal Health, and will feature dynamic speakers presenting topics such as postpartum recovery, mental health, breastfeeding, neurological infant issues and c-section recovery. “The ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics is excited for this year’s symposium partnership with Logan University and the ACA Council on Women’s Health,” said Jennifer Brocker, DC, DICCP, president of the ACA …

Exploring Diverse Career Paths in Chiropractic Care: Pediatrics and Neurology

Posted on July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

For Anna Papadopoulou, MChiro, DC, DACNB, FRCC, MSc, her career lies at the intersection of chiropractic care, neurology and pediatrics. She blends her clinical expertise and commitment to education as an instructor in the Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program at Logan University. Specifically, Dr. Papadopoulou teaches Pediatric Neurology 560, a 15-week course that covers important points in the ever-evolving field of pediatric neurology. “I found this an exciting yet terrifying task,” she said. “This program is training new groups of chiropractors who are excited to continue learning and becoming experts in this field. This commitment comes with …

Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Logan’s Master of Science in Health Informatics Degree Provides Three Tracks for Maximum Customization

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Resources

Logan’s Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) program combines aspects of healthcare, information technology and management to improve delivery, patient outcomes and overall efficiency in the healthcare system. Data is one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine. From pharmaceuticals and insurance to clinics, hospitals and non-profits, the field of health informatics is one of the fastest-growing health professions and is expected to grow 17% through 2031. Logan’s MS-HI program sits at the intersection of information technology and healthcare and offers three different tracks that allow students to customize their degree. Leadership Track: this track combines information technology, …

Dr. Karen Erickson: Pioneering Pediatric Chiropractic Integration and Education

Posted on June 26, 2024 in Healthcare in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

Karen Erickson, DC, FACC has been in practice for more than 30 years. One of her dreams at the beginning of her career was to see chiropractic integrated into a medical care team. She was able to not only watch it come true, but also contribute to the endeavor. “More than 20 years ago, I was invited to join an integrated practice in New York City, and it was the first chiropractic credentialed teaching hospital in the country: the Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center,” she said. “This hospital played a historic role in integrating chiropractic …

Logan University to Provide Chiropractic Care to St. Louis Community College Student-Athletes

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Students

Logan University is proud to announce its partnership with St. Louis Community College (STLCC), allowing Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) interns to provide chiropractic consulting and care for its student-athletes. “This partnership will provide Logan interns practical learning opportunities while providing STLCC student-athletes with additional treatment and care,” said Logan’s Associate Provost of the College of Chiropractic, Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC. “Logan is proud to build this relationship with STLCC.” In addition to chiropractic treatment and care, STLCC’s athletes will receive injury-related diagnostic and treatment services, nutritional counseling and more. STLCC athletes will also be able to …

Versatile MS-HI Student Hopes to Harness Power of Data Science for Global Charity

Posted on June 18, 2024 in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics

As the director of communications for multinational nonprofit World Spine Care, a podcaster, a father of two, a professional ballroom dancer, and trail runner, Nathan Cashion, DC is a man of many talents. To further expand his horizons, Dr. Cashion is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) at Logan University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science—along with a minor in ballroom dance—from Brigham Young University in 2010. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) as well as his master’s degree in exercise and sports science from the University of Western States in 2016. After …