Florida Clinic Features Local Artists
First SIBO Conference Held in Lombard
The Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education hosted NUHS’ first Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Conference (SIBO) in Lombard, March 25-26. The conference featured an international line-up of speakers presenting on SIBO-related topics such as rheumatology, MTHFR, restless leg syndrome, dermatology, diabetes and psychology, as well as current literature on herbal treatment, pharmacological protocols, and PPI meta-analyses. Mary Simon, NUHS’ naturopathic medicine student blogger, attended the conference. For her brief review on April 3,
Jerrilyn Cambron Receives AMTA Award
The American Massage Therapy Association-Illinois Chapter (AMTA-IL) presented Dr. Jerrilyn Cambron with a Distinguished Service Award at the conclusion of its annual meeting and spring conference on Saturday, March 25. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the advancement and continuity of the Massage Therapy profession. Dr. Cambron, chair of the College of Allied Health Sciences and Distance Education and a professor in the department of research, also conducted two continuing education courses during the weekend.
Sign up for the 5K Run/Walk for Naturopathic Medicine – Sunday, June 4, 2017
Sonia Joubert Supports Children With Hair Loss
Dr. Sonia Joubert, Aurora Whole Health Center clinician, recently received a certificate of appreciation for donating her hair in support of Children With Hair Loss (CWHL). Dr. Joubert shaved her head March 30, 2016, and all the hair was saved and sent to Children With Hair Loss (CWHL). When she received her certificate, she was told that $5,000 in children’s hair pieces/wigs were made from her donation. The certificates are awarded once the products were created and ready for their final recipients/children. The organization’s goal is to “Cover Young Heads to Heal Young Hearts.” It takes care of any child with medically related hair loss free of charge every year until age 21 through donations of human hair or monetary contributions.
The Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians (ILANP) will host the second annual 5K Fun Run/Walk at National University of Health Sciences to raise awareness and advocacy support for naturopathic medicine. This year, the 5K event will feature a health fair that includes short lectures and easy-to-follow DIY demonstrations about natural approaches to staying in optimal health. This portion of the event is free and open to the public.
The 5K run will begin at 9:00am at National University circling through Madison Meadow Park back to the university. Registration is $35 before May 21 and $40 afterwards. For more information and to register for the 5k or to donate funds, visit the ILANP event page. To become a sponsor, contact Dr. Kristina Conner at [email protected] or call 800-913-9801.
NUHS Editors Author Book Chapter
Dr. Claire Johnson, editor-in-chief of National University’s journals, and Dr. Bart Green, associate editor, have written the introductory chapter for a book on chiropractic health care. The text, The Praeger Handbook of Chiropractic Health Care: Evidence-Based Practices, by Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES, was recently published, and print copies are available. Drs. Johnson and Green’s chapter, "Overview of Chiropractic Health Care", is available online at Google Books.
Patients and staff at the NUHS clinic in Pinellas Park, Florida, are now able to enjoy a rotating exhibit of artwork featuring local art organizations and schools. The opportunity was created by clinic receptionist Brandy McCowan, an artist herself, along with Florida Site Coordinator Pam Jones and Daniel Strauss, DC, dean of the College of Professional Studies – Florida, and is similar to rotating art exhibitions held at the NUHS Whole Health Center in Illinois.