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Symposium on Women's Health The Fourth Trimester: Post-Partum & Neonatal Health: October 4 - 5, 2025

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Grow Your Garden & Save Your Spine

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With the warm weather finally here, let us help you stay safe and make the most of your time outdoors. Mero Nunez Jr., DC (’88), assistant professor at Logan University and clinician at the Montgomery Health Center, offers tips on how to stay safe and healthy while spending more time working in your lawn or garden, including an easy-to-remember acronym he developed: POT. P – Pace Yourself. Gardening and yardwork are like a marathon, not a sprint. Be sure to take breaks and avoid overexertion. O – The Rule of Opposites. If you find yourself in a static posture for

Tips for Peak Marathon Performance

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Training for a marathon is vastly different from regular athletic training. It’s not just about running long distances. Effective marathon training requires endurance, strength, nutrition, proper biomechanics and appropriate recovery. At Logan University’s Montgomery Health Center, our Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic, led by Quintin Murray, DC (’12), Ed.D. (’24), MS, CCSP and Leslie Reece, DC, MS (’19), DACBSP, handle injuries and recovery for all levels of athletes. Whether you’re a casual runner or tackling your first marathon, follow the tips below to help with a safe and effective training experience. 1. Prioritize Proper Biomechanics Before you start training, it’s important

Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics – How Does it Differ from A Diplomate?

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Chiropractors interested in adding to their education to become pediatric experts have a few different options. Among the choices are earning a Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP), a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DABCP), a Diplomate in the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DACCP), a Certificate in the Academy Council of Chiropractic (CACCP), or obtaining a Master of Science degree in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) from Logan University. Traditional diplomate programs typically range from 200 to 400 hours, spanning two to three years, and provide post-graduate content in pediatrics for chiropractors, including a mix of hybrid or

MSHI Alumna’s Journey from Public Health to Health Informatics

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Shiksha Sigdel, MS (’24) began building a strong foundation in healthcare systems and data analysis by earning an undergraduate degree in public health in Nepal. Recognizing the growing intersection of healthcare and technology, she decided to further her education and enroll in the Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program at Logan University. One of the key factors that attracted her to the MSHI program was its online format and flexibility. The program’s structure allows for a tailored learning experience, accommodating different learning styles and schedules. As an H-4 visa holder in the United States, employment opportunities were limited,

National Nutrition Month: Myth Vs. Fact

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By Heidi Obermark, MSAND student As a dietetic intern, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across a variety of settings, including community nutrition, food service and clinical practice. For National Nutrition Month, I wanted to create a project to celebrate the month and raise awareness at my cardiac rehab rotation at the Heart Care Institute in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where I work closely with patients recovering from cardiac events, helping them make meaningful lifestyle changes. I developed a “Nutrition Myth Vs. Fact” flyer, featuring a different topic every week. My goal was to address common nutritional

Dr. Cheryl Burtle’s Career at Logan is a ‘Dream Come True’

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Cheryl Burtle, DC (’99), RT (R) (BD) (ARRT), CCD® realized she wanted to become a chiropractor at the age of 12 when she accompanied her mother to a chiropractic appointment at the office of Lois Ward, DC (’63). “There were cards in the reception area at Dr. Ward’s office that said, ‘If you are interested in chiropractic, send this to Logan University,’” Dr. Burtle said. “So, I did, and I started receiving the Tower. I knew chiropractic was my calling.” After two years working as a radiologic technologist at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, Dr. Burtle decided