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

Posted on May 20, 2020June 2, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare in Online Resources in Resources

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 Launches Telehealth Technology for Patient Care

Posted on April 15, 2020April 27, 2020 in Clinics in Community & Events in Healthcare

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Logan University is ensuring its Health Centers are able to deliver chiropractic care to patients while adhering to state mandates and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This week, Logan launched Doxy, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth tool that allows chiropractic clinicians to meet with patients via video conferencing. Using a mobile device or a desktop computer, patients can ask questions to a clinician without having to leave their home. Telehealth was already on the rise in recent years, however COVID-19 has accelerated the industry and its ability to provide safe care …

Integrated Health Centers Present Trauma Informed Care Web Conference

Posted on April 2, 2020April 17, 2020 in Healthcare in Speakers

Logan’s Integrated Health Centers invite students and faculty to a web conference on the topic of “Trauma Informed Care” featuring guest presenters Amanda Harris and Dr. Heidi Miller of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission. They will discuss their chronic pain initiative to expand coverage for conservative pain management (including chiropractic care) for the St. Louis Safety Net population. Please join us via Zoom meeting at 9:30 AM (CST) on Friday, April 3: https://zoom.us/j/406942905 Meeting ID: 406 942 905 As the Strategic Planning Manager at the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, Amanda Harris co-leads the Chronic Pain Initiative, along with …

COVID-19: Coronavirus Updates

Posted on March 12, 2020March 27, 2020 in Clinics in Community & Events in Healthcare in President in Students

Attention Students: As of March 23, 2020 Logan courses have moved online and are available from Canvas. A full list of information and resources for Students and Faculty is on our website here. If you need technology support please contact the IT Help Desk at: 636-207-2475 or email the IT Help Desk at: help.desk@logan.edu. We are committed to providing timely and frequent communication as we learn more and navigate this situation. Find updates from Logan University, resources and the latest information from the CDC and from other organizations, here: www.logan.edu/healthupdate

Students, Faculty Represent Logan in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 13, 2020 in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Students

At Logan, education happens both in the classroom and around the world. Earlier this month, 20 students, led by Professor Patrick Montgomery, DC, MS, FASA, FICC, and Director of Assessment and Accreditation Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, FICC, FACC, had the opportunity to head to Washington, D.C. The group attended the American Chiropractic Association’s National Conference and lobbied for H.B. 3654, a bipartisan bill that, if passed, would offer complete chiropractic coverage in Medicare. Over the course of their stay, students met with ACA Missouri Representatives, as well as Congressional Representatives and Senators from other states, and learned to use their …

Chiropractic Grand Rounds: Dr. Jim Whedon

Posted on November 12, 2019November 11, 2019 in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare in Speakers

Logan recently welcomed Jim Whedon DC, MS (’89) to campus as part of the Chiropractic Grand Rounds speaker series. Dr. Whedon is the Director of Health Services Research at Southern California University of Health Sciences and an adjunct instructor at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. An award-winning clinical and health services investigator, Dr. Whedon currently researches topics in integrative healthcare, chiropractic, Medicare and health policy. Speakers for the Chiropractic Grand Rounds are invited and hosted by Logan’s Dean of Research Norman W. Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC. During his presentation, …