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Air Force Veteran, Bachelor Graduate Prepares for Career in Healthcare

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While serving as a medic for the United States Air Force in Alaska, Brittney Lovitt wasn’t sure where she’d be in a year. She was certain, however, that she wanted to become a doctor and needed an online, flexible bachelor’s program to help her get there. “I wanted a program that met the prerequisites for medical school and found Logan University’s bachelor’s programs among the top-rated recommendations,” Brittney said. “I liked that the classes were geared towards healthcare.” She enrolled in Logan’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program in 2020, completing courses while living in Alaska and South …

Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo Shares Importance of Mindful Eating and Movement

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Nutrition is about more than restrictive eating and fueling your body with the right things. Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD, Director of Logan University’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MSNHP) and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MSAND) programs, believes that having a better awareness of cravings, paired with physical movement, is best for long-term well-being. A licensed yoga instructor with over 200 hours, Dr. DeLorenzo runs her own practice, Nutrition for Optimal Performance, writes blogs and creates podcasts. She also published “Crave: My Journey from Restrictive Eating to Fueled and Thriving,” a book for those healing their relationship with …

Small Patients, Big Impact: Logan University Student to Bring Pediatric Chiropractic Care to Australia

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More than 9,000 miles away from Logan University in Sydney, Australia, Jay Harthun B.S. EXIP, M.Chiro, is nearly finished with the next step in her healthcare career: earning her Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) degree. Originally interested in physical therapy, Dr. Harthun shifted focus after learning about chiropractic care. “When I heard about chiropractic, I immediately booked an appointment with a local chiropractor and never looked back,” Dr. Harthun said. “I love that chiropractors provide immediate relief to patients while also helping them on their wellness journey.” After earning her Master of Chiropractic (M.Chiro) from Macquarie University, Dr. …

Why Eating for Your Health Also Means Eating for the Planet

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By Audra Kramer, MPH, RDN, LD, CSCES, Clinical Nutrition Coordinator for Logan University’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MSAND) program. When people talk about healthy eating, it’s often in the context of weight loss, physical appearance or health. While these are all worthy reasons to adopt a healthy diet, there’s a much bigger picture to consider—how the foods we choose impact both our health and the environment. Research suggests that switching from an omnivore to a vegetarian diet reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 33%, and following a vegan eating pattern can further reduce greenhouse …

Dr. Chris Dailey Leads with Purpose in Chiropractic and Community Health

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A passion for chiropractic and a desire to serve – that’s been Chris Dailey’s, DC (’25) mantra since he started his education at Logan University in 2021. Now, a recent graduate of Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program, Dr. Dailey has showed no signs of slowing down. In fact, he continues to find opportunities to expand both his skills and leadership in ways that will help the community. Earlier this year, Dr. Dailey was appointed to the St. Louis Health Board. He is currently the only black male, the youngest member and the only individual representing the chiropractic profession. As a …

Logan Alumni Combine Chiropractic and Physician Assistant Practices to Optimize Patient Care

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Anthony Radi, DC (’84), PA and Brett Rosman, DC (’84), PA-C met when they came to St. Louis from the New York area for Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. In addition to geography, they also shared a desire for careers that would allow them to help patients in a holistic manner. Dr. Anthony Radi “Logan’s education was second to none,” Dr. Radi said. “The rigorous foundation in basic sciences and the solid groundwork of this program not only prepared me for a successful chiropractic career, but also for further medical pursuits.” After graduating, he established a practice on …