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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
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
Succeeding in Hybrid Chiropractic Classes

Tips for thriving in trimester one of chiropractic school at NWHSU, with a focus on hybrid chiropractic classes.   Starting chiropractic school is exciting, and it can be a bit scary. The curriculum is rigorous: you’re preparing to be a trusted… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Chiropractic Jobs: Career Outlook for Chiropractors

Before starting a chiropractic education, you may want to understand what chiropractic jobs are available. The short story is: the chiropractic field is growing, and there are many directions you can go! \”What’s next?\” It’s a question many recent chiropractic graduates… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Chiropractic is a Growing Field

Is chiropractic a growing field? The short answer is yes. Chiropractic has come a long way since its industry beginnings over 100 years ago. Today, the field has a promising job outlook, growing research backing its effectiveness, and expanding opportunities… Read More ›

University News
A Letter of Condolence from Dr. Bushway | Remembering Dr. John B. Wolfe, Jr.

Dear Northwestern Health Sciences University Community, We recognize that some of you may have already learned this sad news through other channels. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we delayed the immediate news of our colleague. It is with… 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 ›

Alumni News, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching
Standing out on Med School Applications with Health Coaching

Should you get a master\’s degree and become a certified health coach to try standing out on med school applications? We asked an NWHSU grad for all the details. Her short answer?  It won\’t just enhance your applications but will… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Health Coaching, Integrative Care
Adding Health Coaching to Your Chiropractic Degree

Holli Kells, DC, MHS graduated from NWHSU with both her chiropractic degree and a master’s in integrative care. Why? Practicing alongside other professions is important to her as a chiropractor. We checked in with her about her new practice, her… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Distance Learning in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine 

How a hands-on program with hybrid and online learning (distance learning) benefits you  NWHSU’s College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offers a Master of Acupuncture (MAc) and Doctor of Acupuncture (DAcCHM) with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization. Between lecture, labs,… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Thought Leadership
SACA & the Value of Attending a Leadership Conference   

The Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) represented NWHSU the ACA Student Leadership Conference at Parker University in Dallas, Texas this September. Attending a leadership conference as a chiropractic student can strengthen your soft skills, grow your network, and prepare you… Read More ›