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Top Ten Wellness Gifts for the 2024 Holiday Season

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The holidays are a perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care about their health and happiness. Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic students currently interning at Logan’s Health Centers compiled a list of the top ten meaningful, wellness-focused gift ideas for the 2024 holiday season. From self-care tools to entertaining ways to stay active, these gift ideas are guaranteed to brighten spirits and improve health. 1. Massage Gun Give the gift of relief with a massage gun! These devices help soothe sore muscles, improve circulation and enhance recovery, making it a must-have for fitness enthusiasts. 2. Aromatherapy …

Speech-Language Pathologist Leads by Example, Elevates Teaching Skills with Ed.D. Degree

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Carrie Axt, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, is now working on her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) degree at Logan University. Carrie’s journey began at the University of North Dakota, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2001. Drawn to the medical side of speech-language pathology, she continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, earning her master’s degree in speech pathology in 2003. “From the start, my goal was to provide direct patient care,” she said. “I wanted to work closely with …

Division I Collegiate Athlete Aspires to Become Coach with MS-SC from Logan

Posted on in Athletics in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning in Students

Mason Melancon, a former NCAA Division I collegiate athlete, is pursuing his Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MS-SC) at Logan University with the goal of transitioning from athlete to coach. Originally from Houston, Melancon competed as a sprinter in the 100-meter and 200-meter events and was an integral part of the 4×100-meter and 4×400-meter relay teams at Louisiana Tech University and the University of New Orleans (UNO). He completed his undergraduate degree in human performance and health promotion at UNO in May 2023. “After graduation, I worked in the private sports performance sector, where I soon realized my …

Logan’s Approach to an AI-Driven Future in Education

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In November 2022, Josh Hutchison, PhD, first encountered ChatGPT when a colleague sent him a fully AI-generated Seinfeld script. Fascinated by what he read, he quickly developed a keen interest in AI. Dr. Hutchison joined Logan University in 2017 as the director of the Logan Writing Center, where he provides writing support to both students and faculty. He is also an active part of Logan’s AI Task Force. Established in January 2024 with stakeholders from across the university, this group meets monthly to discuss new challenges and opportunities AI presents for Logan. “The Task Force’s goal is to increase AI …

Logan University to Provide Chiropractic Care to St. Louis Ambush Indoor Soccer Team

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Logan University is proud to announce its partnership with the St. Louis Ambush indoor soccer team. For the 2024-25 season, Doctor of Chiropractic student interns in Logan’s Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic rotation will have the opportunity to provide chiropractic care to Ambush athletes during games and practices. “Partnering with St. Louis Ambush presents an exciting opportunity for our institution to provide evidence-based chiropractic care tailored to the unique needs of professional athletes,” said Quintin Murray DC, EdD, MS, CCSP, senior clinician for Logan’s Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic. “The athletes will benefit from personalized care that enhances performance, aids recovery, and …

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 …