January 11, 2023
A new metanalysis published by the BMJ (British Medical Journal) concluded that “acupuncture significantly improved pain, functional status and quality of life in women with LBPP [Low Back or Pelvic Pain] during the pregnancy.” Researchers looked at pain, functional status,... Read More ›
January 04, 2023
John Pirog, MSOM, DiplAc, DiplCH, LAc, worked with a team of scholars from around the world to develop the WHO international standard terminologies on traditional Chinese medicine. \"I was part of a team of scholars spread across the globe, each... Read More ›
December 16, 2022
As part of their 150th anniversary celebration, the American Public Health Association (APHA) hosted a virtual webinar on the role of integrative, complementary and traditional health providers in public health crises. Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH spoke on a panel... Read More ›
December 15, 2022
The Business Success Initiative enables NWHSU to develop and expand business curriculum for students across healthcare programs, preparing them to succeed in practice and ultimately better serve their communities Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), an integrative, health sciences university in... Read More ›
November 28, 2022
If you would like to make a gift in honor of Dr. Allenburg, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We are saddened to share that on November 23, Dr. John F. Allenburg passed away. His impact on the... Read More ›
November 21, 2022
In recent years, there has been a cultural shift surrounding Black Friday and it’s implications on the environment, consumerism and retail workers. Consumers spent 20% more in 2020 than the previous year, totaling to $9 billion in online sales ultimately... Read More ›
November 11, 2022
This fall, NWHSU’s Student American Society of Acupuncturists (SASA) hosted their ninth AcuWeek. Each trimester SASA brings speakers to campus—virtually and in person—to dive deep into important topics in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and running a practice. NWHSU alumni and faculty were featured... Read More ›
November 08, 2022
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), an integrative, health sciences university in Bloomington, MN, announced the creation of significant endowed scholarship by NutriDyn, based in Maple Plain, MN, a world leader in nutritional supplements. NutriDyn founders Greg... Read More ›
November 05, 2022
At Northwestern Health Sciences University, we believe the future is integrative, whole-person care. Our alumni and students are leaders in that future: reimagining healthcare through your practice, collaboration, and innovation. But what do we mean when we say “integrative care?” ... Read More ›
November 04, 2022
The American Society of Clinical Oncology recently published a guideline in collaboration with the Society for Integrative Oncology to provide evidence-based recommendations to health care providers on integrative approaches to managing pain in patients with cancer. Barbara Gosse, MSOM, DiplAc,... Read More ›