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Drs. Lori Bents and Patrick Montgomery Receive Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Awards

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Logan University President H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD will present the 2025 Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award to Lori Bents, DC (’84) and Patrick Montgomery, DC (’76), MS (’15), LCP, FASA, FICC, Logan professor during Logan’s Symposium 2025 May 1-3 on campus. The Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon an alumnus for making a significant, lasting impact on Logan. Winners are selected based on leadership, philanthropy, industry achievement and service. Dr. Lori Bents In addition to providing chiropractic care for more than 40 years, Dr. Bents has given back to Logan and the …

DCs to-be Take on D.C. at ACA Annual Conference

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Five of Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students had the opportunity to attend the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Engage 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. As members of Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), the students accompanied ACA members as they lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. Learn more about their experience in SACA and at the ACA Engage 2025 conference through the Q&A below. What is the ACA Engage Conference? Gail Savage, trimester 7 DC student: The ACA Engage conference is an annual conference and lobbying event attended by ACA members …

Logan University Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence

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Logan University is proud to celebrate 90  years of excellence in education, innovation and healthcare leadership this year. “As we celebrate Logan’s 90th anniversary, we reflect on the extraordinary impact this institution has made in the advancement of chiropractic and health sciences education,” said former Logan President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD. “It was a privilege to serve as president of this prestigious institution for the last 12 years.” Named for its founder and first president Hugh B. Logan, DC, the university opened its doors in 1935 under the name Logan Basic College of Chiropractic. With just seven men …

Sharon Zinser Uses the Logan Health Centers as a Lifelong Source of Relief

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For Sharon Zinser, chiropractic care has been her go-to for decades. After a fulfilling career in marketing and sales—marked by long hours, heavy portfolios and frequent travel—Sharon began to feel the physical toll. Committed to a holistic approach, she turned to chiropractic care for relief. “I wholeheartedly believe in chiropractic,” Sharon said. “It has a definite place in health care. I love that it’s natural and non-invasive.” Fifteen years ago, while living in west St. Louis County, Sharon discovered the Logan Health Centers. On her first visit, she sought relief from hip and back pain. Her treatment plan included regular …

Logan University Nutrition Students Gain Real-World Experience at Food Outreach

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Proper nutrition can make a world of difference. Food Outreach, a nonprofit organization in the metro St. Louis region, provides nutritional support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS or cancer through dietetic counseling, educational resources and nutritious meal services. For the past five years, Logan University’s Masters in Nutrition program has partnered with Food Outreach as part of the master’s program’s 30-week in-person supervised experiential learning (SEL) requirement. Under the guidance of registered dietitians like Rachel Kleinman, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, and Taylor Aarns, MS, RD, LD at Food Outreach, MS-AND students gain firsthand experience in patient care. “The nutrition assessments …

Logan University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Carter | Eberline Administration Building

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Logan University celebrated the naming of the Carter | Eberline Administration Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tour on October 24, 2024. The newly remodeled building includes an updated lobby, library, bookstore and coffee area, and expanded student study areas and collaboration spaces. “The Carter | Eberline Administration Building represents much more than just the completion of renovations; it embodies our shared vision for the future of health sciences and chiropractic education,” said Logan President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD. “These enhancements are significant and thoughtfully designed to enhance our students’ experience and meet the evolving needs of …