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Author: Maggie Toigo

The Role of Dietitians in Modern Healthcare Settings

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The role of a dietitian is pivotal in modern healthcare settings, where they function as essential members of multidisciplinary teams. Registered dietitians collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. In hospitals, clinical dietitians develop individualized nutrition care plans for patients, addressing their unique nutritional needs and ensuring they receive proper nutrition during their treatment. These dietitians play a crucial role in managing conditions such as eating disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases through medical nutrition therapy. Specialized Areas of Dietetics Dietitians often specialize in areas such as sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, and gerontological nutrition. Sports dietitians …

First Cohort of Chiropractic Pediatrics Students Graduate from Logan

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Seven students made history in August 2024 when they became the first class to graduate from Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. The graduating students included Caitlin Davis, DC, MS (’24); Jackeline García Díaz, DC, MS (’24); Ashley McCool, DC (’21), MS (’24); Richard McWilliam, DC, MS (’24); Carole Smith, DC, MEd, MS (’24); Jason Van Sickle, DC (’12), MS (’24); and Lauren Wright, DC (’20), MS (’24). “This program was a great experience,” said Dr. McCool. “It was exciting to be part of the first graduating class and now be leaders in the field.” Logan …

Logan University Welcomes New Director of Health Centers

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Logan University is excited to welcome Mayda Serrano-Alvira, DC, MEd as the new Director of Logan University Health Centers. Dr. Serrano-Alvira brings nearly 15 years of chiropractic experience to Logan. As director, she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Health Centers and will work collaboratively with clinical educators and staff members to ensure a student-focused clinical training experience, quality patient care, and appropriate business practices, consistent with programmatic and institutional goals. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of Director of Health Centers at Logan University,” Dr. Serrano-Alvira said. “The work we do here …

Simulation Center Helps Shape the Next Generation of Health Professionals

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Logan University’s Simulation Center offers students a unique learning opportunity and is a multi-purpose resource for clinical simulation, testing and self-study. Students in both the College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences can use the Simulation Center to fine-tune their clinical skills, learn more about anatomy and practice patient interaction. Melissa Engelson, DC, DHPE (’19), MS (’12), CSCS, DACBSP®, TSAC-F, director of assessment and clinical simulation at Logan University, leads the center and brings her expertise in working with a wide range of patients, abilities and ages. Dr. Engelson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from …

Jacob Linn Brings Coaching Expertise to Logan’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning Program

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Jacob Linn, MED, CSCS, PN1 has brought his extensive background in collegiate athletics to Logan University’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MS-SC) program. He recently joined the program’s faculty teaching the applied lab course that is required for students. This course uses video to evaluate the student skillsets in the program, allowing for feedback. “This course is so great for students in the program because we really get creative in how we teach and assess skills,” Jacob says. “Students are also able to receive personalized feedback and use the video submissions to build their portfolio with best practices …

Chiropractic Pediatric Students Gather on Campus for PedTRA Weekend

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Students enrolled in Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program recently attended their first in-person PedTRA session, the capstone for the Pediatric Technique I course students take during the second trimester of the MS-CP program. “These in-person PedTRA sessions are the highlight of the program for everyone,” said Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, founding program director of Logan’s MS-CP program. “Students get to spend time with each other over the 3-day event and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with their instructors. It’s truly transformative, and it’s the time when we see students really step into …