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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 …

Eric McMahon Uses Professional Baseball Coaching Experience to Elevate MS-SC Program

Posted on July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning

Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E is the coaching and sport science program manager for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), where he organizes and collaborates with professionals across sports organizations to support education and career advancement opportunities. Before joining the NSCA in 2020, he spent more than a decade working with professional baseball players as a strength and conditioning coach. After earning his bachelor’s degree in biology from St. Lawrence University in New York and his master’s degree in strength and conditioning from Springfield College in Massachusetts, he began his career in the Minor Leagues as a strength …

Logan University Announces New President-Elect

Posted on July 11, 2024July 10, 2024 in Campus Culture in Community & Events in General in Leaders Made in President

Logan University’s Board of Trustees has announced that Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD, will be the eighth president of the University. The announcement of the new president concludes a nationwide search that began in February of 2024 upon the news of the upcoming retirement of Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. Dr. Thompson currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and chief academic officer at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. He will begin his term with Logan on March 1, 2025. “The Presidential Search Committee received more than 70 applications for this position, which I believe is a …

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, …

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 …