University of Western States (UWS), located in Portland, Oregon, offers a world-class, integrated education to students and provides the community with an unsurpassed, natural approach to health and wellness.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of the Mindfulness + Mental Health Podcast, Ami Brimhall, Dr. Michelle Rose (formerly Cox) and Erin Cochran discuss various ways in which we can individually attune to our needs in times of uncertainty and tragedy.
Get to know a few of the UWS doctor of chiropractic instructors you'll meet and learn from throughout your time in the DC program. Guests include: Dr. Suzanne Lady, Dr. James Strange, Dr. Chad Lambert, Dr. Kathryn Ross and Dr. Christine Major. Interested in learning more about the DC program at UWS? Visit the UWS website at www.uws.edu or contact the admissions team via email at admissions@uws.edu or call 800-641-5641.
Dr. Bill Moreau, UWS chief medical officer, Dr. Jaci Bergstrom, assistant dean in the college of chiropractic, Monika Hernandez, executive director of clinic business operations and finance, Jasmine Cheema, DC clinical intern, and Emily Kahler, DC clinical intern join host Erin Cochran of the marketing/communications department to discuss the chiropractic student experience in the UWS clinic system.
In this episode of the Mindfulness + Mental Health Podcast, Ami Brimhall, Dr. Michelle Cox and Erin Cochran discuss the concepts of mindful eating, our relationship with the biological need of nourishment through food and what stories we tell ourselves around the foods we eat and why.
Christopher Browne, DC, MS, program director for the UWS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (HNFM) department, and Georgia Gootee, UWS assistant director of admissions join Erin Cochran to discuss what functional medicine is, why someone would pursue a degree in it, and how the UWS HNFM program can help them achieve those goals.
In this episode of the Mindfulness + Mental Health Podcast, Ami Brimhall, Dr. Michelle Cox and Erin Cochran discuss the concept of grounded optimism and how our mindsets influence our individual experiences.
The UWS clinical mental health counseling department recently hired Dr. Amy O'Hana as an assistant professor. Her skills and professional experience will elevate the CMHC program by offering students an in-depth focus on counseling ethics; diagnosis and assessment; career and vocational counseling; first responders and military; and grief, loss, and adjustment. Her research interests are human potential and motivation, erotic intelligence (which isn't necessarily about sexuality), integrative approaches and spirituality.
In this episode of the Mindfulness + Mental Health Podcast, Ami Brimhall, Dr. Michelle Cox and Erin Cochran discuss building healthy communities through mindfulness and gratitude.
Glenn Kasin, UWS doctor of chiropractic student and intern in the Connected Whole Health clinic joins Dr. Bill Moreau, UWS chief medical officer and Erin Cochran to discuss his journey to UWS. Kasin is also a master's level marathon runner (ranked #5 Masters UWS) and was able to assist in medical care at the Olympic track and field trials earlier this summer in Eugene, Oregon.
Dr. Tamara Lovelace, UWS DC alumna was named the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ (ACBSP™) Sports Chiropractor of the Year! Dr. Lovelace traveled to Tokyo for the summer games and Dr. Bill Moreau, UWS chief medical officer and Erin Cochran connect with her about her career and professional accolades. Learn more about Dr. Tamara Lovelace: https://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20130416/biz/130419808 Learn more about ACBSP: https://www.acbsp.com/
The UWS clinical mental health counseling department recently hired Dr. Patrick Davis as an assistant professor. His skills and professional experience will elevate the CMHC program and offer students enhanced curriculum in the field of trauma-informed and systems-based approaches to counseling.
Happy commencement week to our 2021 graduates! The graduation ceremony will be virtual, so be sure to join us on June 18th Don't forget to complete your course evaluations Library will have reduced hours over the quarter break Join the PDX Jazz livestreamed virtual event celebrating Juneteeth on June 19th
Dr. Moreau is currently accepting application for two more interns to join the Connected Whole Health team Don't forget to complete your course evaluations Volunteer with SOLVE UWS student jobs openings
Save the date: Virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2021 at 11 a.m. on June 18 Students, please complete your course evaluations Congratulations to the UWS library staff for their OCLC accolade! Campus store happenings
Download the new UWS Safe App Thank you to SOLVE clean-up volunteers! UWS is hiring! Be sure to check out the Jobs section to check out the available positions and apply. Services available for Returning Veterans Project at UWS Health Center
CDC mask recommendations have changed. It is still required to wear a face covering on the UWS campus and anatomy labs. Dr. Moreau and Dr. Harger Part 4 board exam prep on Tuesday, May 18th Volunteer for vaccination efforts with CCHC Check out the current open student positions Faculty and staff reminder about upcoming community meeting on June 1
Campus operations updates Upcoming HNFM virtual open house this Friday, May 14th Reminder WellConnect is a free resource for students Call for any blog topics or guests on the UWSLife podcast people would like to hear from
Standard Process ambassador wanted Volunteer with SOLVE Oregon this Saturday, May 8 Upcoming HNFM open house on Friday, May 14 Business office inventory project needs students workers for Saturday, May 22
Complete the Student Feedback Survey by April 30 The new Connected Whole Health website has launched Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs Virtual Open House is on Monday, April 26 from 3:30 – 4:40 p.m. Join SOLVE Oregon on May 8th for the 82nd Avenue clean up event
Student Feedback survey coming soon, be sure to check your email SACA Part I Boards trivia is on Monday, April 19th Be sure to check out the latest Mindfulness and Mental Health podcast episode! Virtual yoga classes are back!
In this episode of the Mindfulness + Mental Health podcast, Ami Brimhall, Dr. Michelle Cox, Caitlin Jones and Erin Cochran discuss healthy boundaries and how they can help shape our professional and personal lives.
UWS Life Podcast with Dr. Bill Moreau is up! Schedule an appointment with the UWS Health Center with your favorite intern and clinician Chiro tables are 6 feet apart and a helpful tool for social distancing Spring tutoring schedule now available Check out the student jobs section on the UWS website and Vitals
Welcome to the Spring quarter! NCMIC fitness center is officially opening April 5th Standard Process student ambassador applications due April 16th
- Library hours are extended this week for finals - Please complete your course evaluations - Connected Whole Health with Dr. Moreau is currently accepting intern applications from Q9 B-shift clinic students
The Inaugural UWS Life Podcast with Dr. Bill Moreau, Erin Cochran, and Megan Nugent. They discuss Dr. Moreau’s past with the US Olympic Committee, his path to coming to UWS, and how he found a residence within our community.
Students, please complete the course evaluations Pre-finals extended library hours this week Foot Levelers drawing
Campus store hours and student commons area hours are changing for the rest of the quarter Library hours for pre-finals and finals week are extended Register for the AASP webinar with Dr. Robert Owens on Wednesday Congratulations to the winners of the community service scholarship Dr. Jan Neal Scholarship application deadline extended until Friday
Jan Neal Scholarship due March 2 Congratulations to the UWS SACA Chapter who was awarded 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year Dr. Robert Owens is moderating a discussion titled "Consulting with Law Enforcement Populations: Practical Considerations for Applied Practitioners" on March 3 WellConnect services are available to UWS students
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Halloran, 2020 Alumna of the Year Black History Month engagement list ideas in the Vitals Reminder about UWS Virtual Yoga Class on Wednesdays at 12:40pm Check out the student employment webpage for open positions
UWS Virtual Yoga Class on Wednesdays Congrats to the HNFM program alumni who took the most recent Certified Nutritionist Specialist exam SACA elections are on Tuesday, tune in to vote Reminder that myUWS has been upgraded and there is a new URL
myUWS has been upgraded and is now more user friendly Reminder that application fee for the Sports Medicine Master's program is waived through Friday Applications for the UWS community service and leadership scholarship are due Friday The tutoring schedule for winter quarter is now available. Check the full list of courses in the Vitals
First ASB Advisory group meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Application fees for the Sports Medicine Masters program are waived through Feb. 5th. There is a link to the recording of the info session from last week. Call for additional blogs about at-home workout motivation tips and tricks Featured student position: student anatomy lab monitor. Check out uws.edu/student-jobs-uws for all the current open positions
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Sports medicine info session on Tuesday – register via the link in Vitals VA Residency application closes January 29 The club meetings section in the Vitals has been updated. If you’re interested in joining a UWS club check out who is meeting regularly or connect with student services to learn about more club options available Join the SACA info session on January 26
Community service and leadership scholarship information Utilize the new Student Navigator Reminder to those students coming to campus – UWS is an allergy aware campus Upcoming info sessions for the UWS sports med, human nutrition and functional medicine, clinical mental health counseling and sport and performance psychology programs coming this week and next week! Visit the connect with admissions online webpage to register
Library finals week has extended hours If you are wondering about campus hours during the quarter break check them out in the Vitals or on the UWS webpage Happy commencement week to the Class of 2020! Be sure to join in with us on Friday, December 18 for the Virtual Commencement ceremony.
Mindful eating space featured in scholarly journal Winter 2020 virtual commencement is on December 18th Foot levelers quarterly drawing is due by the end of the month Two featured student jobs: library student worker and student ambassador
Don’t forget to share a note on the UWS Wall of Gratitude Student Wellness Activity Reimbursement form is due on Friday Student Ambassador Job highlight There are two fellowship opportunities to keep an eye out on – the Chiropractic Research Fellowship Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Innovations in Musculoskeletal Pain Administration, Analytics and Care Training postdoctoral program
Campus closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday Library will close early on Wednesday – online services will be available again on Sunday UWS SACA Presents: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Quarter Boards trivia night on Monday the 23rd UWS Wall of Gratitude created by Student Services
Take a look at the new edition of the InTouch alumni and friends magazine! Connected Whole Health with Dr. Moreau currently has openings for 2 new interns next quarter Wellness activity fee reimbursement by Week 9 Join the ASB advisory group
WellConnect free resource is now available for students Please complete the student survey by November 13 Dr. Moreau is now accepting new patients in the clinic Students, be sure to enter the quarterly Foot Levelers drawing
Freedom of Speech resource page – take care of yourself this week and remember to be respectful if/when posting about the election Student Survey are going to be sent out on Monday, please make sure to complete it! Reminder that Alumni Recognition Award nominations are due Nov 8 SACA virtual membership drive this week
New deadline for nominations for the Alumni of the Year Award is November 8 Be sure to check out the new Student Navigator webpage NBCE exam timing Library survey and treats Be sure to check out the fall 2020 doctor of chiropractic tutoring through student services
NBCE funding from Grad PLUS Peer-to-peer tutoring is available Alumni of the Year nominations due Nov. 2 World Congress of Women Chiropractors scholarship due October 31
Sports Med Masters Program info session on Tuesday Friday is the deadline for 2020 graduates to have their diploma and commencement information forms in Nominations for the Alumni Recognition Award are now open New study space on the campus located on the second floor on the south side
Welcome to fall term! Reminder about the COVID-19 exposure form – if you think you may have been exposed during break, please ensure you fill out the form Visit the business office webpage for all things tuition and business relations Free speech resource page MS in Sports Med info session Attention new clinic interns – submit pinning photos to communications to be featured on UWS social media pages
Library is open for extended hours NBCE scholarship essays due October 1 Federal work-study opportunity available in the business office Foot Levelers drawing – don’t forget to apply by the end of the month Good luck on finals!
This Tuesday join Dr. Mia Crupper for the Faculty Senate Presents Summer Botanicals Pre-finals extended library hours Tuesday through Friday September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month I-5 Bridge is closed September 12-20
Administrative support position open for students Reminder to save the date for the Faculty Senate Presents with Dr. Mia Crupper on September 8th National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Your Vote, Your Voice campaign Foot Levelers drawing and orthotics
Pre-finals and finals week extended library hours NBCE scholarly essay scholarship information – due October 1 Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Faculty Senate Presents talk on September 8 with Dr. Mia Crupper
SACA bingo this Wednesday Standard Process Scholarship NBCE scholarly essay scholarship
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