Northwestern Health Sciences University Steps Up to Help Citizen Soldiers

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Nearly 50 patients have received treatment at Northwestern Health Sciences University through the Warrior to Citizens program. Starting in January 2008, the University joined an initiative to offer treatments free of charge to United States military personnel and their families. The Warrior to Citizen campaign is part of a larger grassroots effort called Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Through partnerships forged with community leaders and business, both programs strive to help soldiers successfully re-enter their communities after deployment, and help their families cope during their absence. “We were inspired to participate as a way to give back to those who sacrifice so much to serve our country,” said Deborah Miller, LPN, Northwestern’s associate vice president of clinical services.

In cooperation with the Adler Graduate School, Northwestern offers chiropractic, Oriental medicine, psychological therapy, family counseling, acupuncture, and massage therapy services to patients through the program. Many would not have had access to natural health care without it, as medical benefits for the military generally do not include chiropractic or other natural modalities. “It is heartwarming to hear how grateful these families are,” praises Miller. “I am so proud of our institution for stepping up and doing the right thing.”

The University originally signed on to participate in Warrior to Citizen for one year, but has committed to another year, reports Miller. “We will continue to provide care for those service men and women who seek natural health care.”

Northwestern Health Sciences University offers a wide array of choices in natural health care education including chiropractic, Oriental medicine, acupuncture, therapeutic massage and human biology. The University has nearly 900 students on a 25-acre campus in Bloomington, Minnesota.