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National Chiropractic Health Month: Kurt Sliefert

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For most of his life, 44-year-old Kurt Sliefert had not considered chiropractic care. As the Food Service Director at Logan University, he was aware of the Logan University Health Centers but had no personal experience with its services—until one day he decided to visit. From his very first visit, Kurt was impressed by the professionalism at the Health Centers. He initially started going to establish a baseline, ensuring quicker access to care if any health issues arose. He then began weekly visits for maintenance and continued to see clinicians for over a year. “The student clinicians were nothing but professional,” …

From Classroom to Clinic: My Journey as a Student Dietitian

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By Ryleigh Scott, MS-AND student. Starting the journey towards becoming a dietitian has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. As a student in Logan University’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics (MS-AND) program, I’ve had the unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of nutrition, balancing rigorous coursework with hands-on clinical rotations. My adventure into the world of nutrition began as a Division 1 student-athlete playing softball at Purdue University. Between juggling the demands of softball and working towards a degree in food science with a minor in nutrition, I began …

Chiropractic Care and Opioid Recovery: The Multidisciplinary Pain Management Team at Affinia Healthcare

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Noah Hass, a trimester 10 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student at Logan University, is working on his preceptorship within the Integrated Health Centers Affinia Healthcare rotation – a community health center serving the safety net population historically impacted by low socioeconomic status, chronic pain and the opioid crisis. Known for his motivation and innovative ideas, Noah was placed with a pain management team, working closely with Kelsey Lewis, DC (’17), a seasoned clinician at Logan University Health Centers. Dr. Lewis had long been a proponent of integrating chiropractic care into pain management strategies, especially for patients suffering from chronic pain …

Q&A with MS-CP graduate Dr. Jackeline García-Díaz | Preguntas y respuestas con la Dra. Jackeline García-Díaz, graduada de MS-CP

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Meet Jackeline García-Díaz, DC, MS (’24)—one of seven Logan University students who made history when they graduated in the inaugural class of Logan’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. Dr. García-Díaz received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec in 2012. She has been practicing chiropractic in Mexico City, Mexico, and started Logan’s MS-CP program in the fall of 2022. Tell us about your practice in Mexico City Dr. García-Díaz: For the past nine years, I have been the CEO of private chiropractic practice offices. In addition, for 10 years, I have …

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 …