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Support from the Ground Up: How Custom Orthotics Can Help

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Your feet are the foundation of your body, yet they’re often overlooked when it comes to overall health. Every step affects your ankles, knees, hips and spine, and when your feet aren’t properly supported, it can lead to pain and long-term musculoskeletal issues. That’s where custom-made orthotics come in. Orthotics devices are designed to support the precise biomechanics of the feet, benefiting people of all ages and activity levels. They’re especially helpful for children, who face unique challenges as their bodies grow, change and develop. They are also helpful for women, who may face body changes over the years with

Charting a Confident Career Path: How Logan University’s Mentoring Program Supports Future Healthcare Leaders

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For undergraduate students exploring careers in science and healthcare, knowing what path to pursue—and how to get there—can be daunting. At Logan University, a faculty-led mentoring program is helping students gain clarity, confidence, and direction through one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals. Designed for students enrolled in Logan’s undergraduate degree programs, the mentoring initiative allows students to select a faculty mentor who aligns with their interests and career goals. Whether students are pursuing pre-chiropractic studies or following the broader biology track, the program creates a space for reflection, exploration, and strategic planning. “Mentoring allows students to build a relationship with faculty,”

Logan University Introduces the New Center for Learning and Leadership

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Logan University has launched the new Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL), an educational department, community, and training hub designed to support the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and scholarly pursuits among its faculty and staff. “Our team has been working extremely hard on the CLL, and we look forward to introducing it to our faculty and staff,” said Deshae Redden, Ed.D., MA, PMP, CIC, Assistant Vice President of Operational Excellence, Planning and Learning at Logan. “The CLL offers our team an additional opportunity to voice opinions and provide feedback, and we hope everyone takes full advantage of this new

Holistic Solutions for Healthy Children

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When Wildwood, Missouri resident Jenilee Spaniol searched for affordable chiropractic care for her children, she found the pediatric clinic at Logan University’s Montgomery Health Center. A few years later, regular visits are essential to her family’s wellness routine. Jenilee’s journey at Logan began when her son had recurring ear infections. As a mom preferring natural wellness methods, she sought an alternative. “I’d heard chiropractic care helps with ear infections, so we tried it,” Jenilee said. “Since we started going to Logan’s pediatric clinic, he hasn’t needed antibiotics. We’ve also avoided constant doctor visits.” At the clinic, her son receives adjustments,

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

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