Alumni News, Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Leaders Make an Impact in Europe with the WFC

This summer, NWHSU leaders traveled to Europe to take part in events with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). Engaging in the global conversation around chiropractic is vital to the future of the profession and ensures that NWHSU is at… Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
How to Put Evidence into Action (with the Help of AI)

As a clinician-scientist, I would encourage all practicing clinicians to utilize research as it’s going to give you the best place to start when helping patients in your clinic. The adage for evidence-based care stands true: it’s a three-pronged stool…. Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Policy and Research News
Chiropractic Career in Research with an Eye Towards Social Impact

Sometimes, winding paths are the best way to reach a destination. For Andrea Albertson, DC, research and policy associate at NWHSU and RAND REACH scholar for early career research, this rings true. She’s built a chiropractic career in research by… Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Faculty & Staff Shine at 2025 ACC-RAC

The 2025 ACC-RAC Conference took place late March in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme, “Transformative Trends in Healthcare,” was a perfect fit for NWHSU faculty and staff who presented their work. Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Andrea Albertson, DC and… Read More ›

Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers presents at International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH,  presented in a panel discussion and displayed a poster at the 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Held in Seattle, the theme was \”Leaders & Learners: Advancing Whole Health Together.\” Dr. Maiers presented on… Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers Authors New Health Equity Checklist for Research

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at NWHSU, authored a new article in Ethics, Medicine, and Public Health. Maiers collaborated on \”Health equity checklist for research\” with leaders from institutions across the U.S. and Canada…. Read More ›

Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Awarded Opioid Settlement Grant

NWHSU Team Will Use the Opioid Settlement Grant to Create Online Education for Opioid Avoidance The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy (CHIP) team at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) was awarded a grant by the Minnesota Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Research on Chiropractic in FQHCs

The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy (CHIP) team at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) conducted first-of-its-kind research investigating the role of chiropractic in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the United States, with generous support from the NCMIC Foundation. … Read More ›

Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers Presents at 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

The 2024 international Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) took place in Cleveland, OH this April. The congress consists of a member meeting and international congress that bring together leading figures in various healthcare fields to display recent scientific… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership, University News
NWHSU Students Attend “Day at the Capitol”

Both the Minnesota Chiropractic and Acupuncture Associations (MCA and MAA) hosted a \”Day at the Capitol\” in 2024. NWHSU students and alumni attended and practiced lobbying for their professions. Students and doctors meet with senators and representatives based on their… Read More ›