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Your Whole Health: Tips for Healthy Stay-at-Home Posture

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With most Americans working and studying from home during the COVID-19 crisis, activity is limited, and our at-home-office situation may be hurting our posture. Our bodies are, in part, made of muscles and various connective tissues that help us move, and these tissues can start to weaken as the body adapts to the “21st century posture,” said Logan Instructor and Health Center Clinician Michael Jula, DC. So why worry about posture? A healthy posture can prevent a multitude of back, neck and shoulder pains. As the month of May is recognized as National Posture Month, and to help us all …

Logan University Names Dr. Frank Diaz as New Associate Provost and Dean

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Frank Diaz, Ed.D, has been named Associate Provost and Dean at Logan University, overseeing the Department of Curriculum and Distance Learning. In Dr. Diaz’s new role, he will work with content experts, faculty support coordinators, academic technology and other senior academic affairs leaders to establish a clear vision and strategy for curriculum design, development and delivery for Logan’s online, hybrid and campus-based programs. He will also implement and manage the new program development process and provide leadership and mentoring to the online program directors. This role is an integral part of accomplishing the strategic priorities of the Department of Academic …

Logan Welcomes New Class of DC Students with Virtual Orientation

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A virtual student orientation for new students entering Logan’s College of Chiropractic kicked off earlier this week. Associate Provost and College of Chiropractic Dean Joseph Pfeifer, DC commended students for their decision to become a chiropractic physician and pursue their training at Logan. “In a few short years, you will be graduating from this program,” he said. “Between now and then, you’ll be obtaining a vast amount of knowledge and experience, and ultimately, will be transformed into a professional.” To also help new students get acclimated to Logan, staff shared valuable tips on how to be successful as they start their …

Logan Names New Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Chiropractic

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Joseph Pfeifer, DC has been named Associate Provost and College of Chiropractic Dean at Logan University. Dr. Pfeifer, who was appointed at the end of February, oversees Logan’s campus-based health professions programs, including the College of Chiropractic, and the Montgomery Health Center. Dr. Pfeifer most recently served the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland, Oregon, where he held the positions of Vice President of Clinic Affairs and Chief Clinical Excellence Officer. With more than 20 years of experience as a practicing chiropractic physician, Dr. Pfeifer earned a post professional certification from the Academy of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, a Diplomate …

Dr. Brett Winchester Co-Authors Chapters in Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach

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Brett Winchester, DC (’03) has been around the world and back, bringing his knowledge of spinal cord care to every corner of the globe. From classrooms and lecture halls to Major League Baseball stadiums, he has taught and treated countless students, athletes and patients. Most recently, Dr. Winchester put his teachings on paper, co-authoring two chapters in the newest edition of Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach. “This textbook is considered to be the bible for modern spine care,” Dr. Winchester said. “The first chapter I co-authored covers treatment of the rotational athlete, and the second chapter focuses on …

Congratulations to the Class of April 2020!

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Logan University celebrated the Spring 2020 Graduation Awards with a virtual ceremony on April 24. Students, faculty and staff were invited to watch the ceremony, which was emceed by Senior Clinician and Assistant Professor Allison Harvey, DC. This event recognized the academic achievements of Logan’s College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences students from the April 2020 graduating class, as well as faculty members, clinicians and staff, who demonstrate Logan University’s values. Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD, made the following remarks during the Spring 2020 Graduation Awards Ceremony: “Dr. Hugh B. Logan once said, ‘Success is best …