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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
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 ›