March 23, 2023
NWHSU students joined the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) for the 2023 Day at the Capitol. Doctors from across the metro area met to present three bills to their respective representatives and senators from their districts. Students were paired with MCA... Read More ›
February 03, 2023
It’s Time to Make it the Norm Chronic pain is a massive problem in the United States, affecting one in five adults. Given the scale, treating chronic pain effectively should be a top priority for health systems. However, most systems... Read More ›
September 26, 2022
Greta Hysjulien Jeffrey, DAc, LAc '13 wrote about the future of acupuncture and the Acupuncture for our Seniors Bill (H.R. 4803) in the October issue of Acupuncture Today. This is the fourth article in a series on H.R. 4803. Last... Read More ›
September 13, 2022
Chuck Sawyer, DC went on the Empowered Patient Podcast to discuss pain management strategies amidst the opioid epidemic and to give insight on some of the history of the chiropractic profession and NWHSU today. Topics include the overuse of narcotics... Read More ›
August 19, 2022
Integrative care provides patient-centric care and includes interprofessional collaboration and interdependent considerations such as genetics, social determinants of health, and community support and resources. Michele Renee explains the 7 domains of knowledge, skills, and behaviors that clinicians need to provide... Read More ›
August 16, 2022
Integrative, patient-centric approach to care creates resilience and health for individuals, communities, and the healthcare system BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – August 16, 2022 – Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), the evidence-based integrative health institution in Bloomington, Minnesota, releases its integrative care... Read More ›
July 24, 2022
Congress must close Medicare gaps in access to non-drug pain management Michele Maiers for The Hill As our population ages and the opioid crisis continues to ravage our communities, increasing access to high-value, non-pharmacologic options for managing pain and chronic disease must... Read More ›