Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine is Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences

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Monday, September 26, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, a leader in the field of holistic and natural approaches to medicine and health sciences, is proud to now be Sonoran University of Health Sciences. New degree programs, a state-of-the-art research institute, and expansion of free healthcare delivery and access in underserved communities propelled the transformation to Sonoran University.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, a leader in the field of holistic and natural approaches to medicine and health sciences, is proud to now be Sonoran University of Health Sciences .
  • New degree programs, a state-of-the-art research institute, andexpansion of free healthcare delivery and accessin underserved communitiespropelledthe transformation to Sonoran University.
  • Becoming a university is the next logical step in establishing Sonoran University of Health Sciences' position as the preeminent health sciences institution."
  • For more information on Sonoran University, please visit www.sonoran.edu
    Formerly known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Sonoran University shapes a healthier future through to the healing power of nature.

Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research and Kelai Pharmaceutical Announce Research Partnership

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Kava Research Begins at Biosafety Level 2 and Analytical Plant Chemistry Labs

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  • Kelai Pharmaceutical specializes in the development of advanced drug delivery (ADD) technologies that utilize natural compounds to create safer, more effective, and innovative therapies for addiction, mental health disorders, and related conditions
    "We are particularly excited about starting the discovery partnership with the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research that builds on a rich traditional use of Kava.
  • We see this as the platform for accelerating our forward-looking research and discoveries around Kava," said Jacqueline Jacques, ND, Chief Executive Officer, Kelai Pharmaceutical.
  • When considering botanical material for research, the team analyzes the plant's background, supply chain, ethnobotanical history, and relevant clinical data.
  • For more information on the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, visit scnm.edu/research.

SCNM Launches Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership Program

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is proud to announce the launch of its new program, the executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership Program (MSNBL).

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is proud to announce the launch of its new program, the executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership Program (MSNBL).
  • This one-of-a-kind program equips graduates with the essential evidence-based, nutrition and business knowledge and skills that adds immediate value to their organizations and careers.
  • The 39-credit program is offered in an online format and can be completed in as little as 15 months.
  • The program takes place over five quarters, with a weekend-long on-campus residency, the Executive Leadership Experience, in the final quarter of the program.

SCNM Creates Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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Monday, July 26, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is proud to announce the creation of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging and position of Vice President of Inclusive Excellence (VPIE) marking a pivotal point in the College's history.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is proud to announce the creation of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging and position of Vice President of Inclusive Excellence (VPIE) marking a pivotal point in the College's history.
  • Executive Council is committed to collaborating with the VPIE to infuse Inclusive Excellence throughout the SCNM experience.
  • President Mittman then convened a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to evaluate and synthesize these results and make recommendations to weave inclusive excellence into the 2022-2027 strategic plan.
  • The inclusive excellence goals will touch on areas including education, communication, conflict resolution, curriculum, training, community building, supporting students, hiring practices, admissions/recruitment strategies, clinical protocols and more.

Garrett Thompson Receives "Top 100 Leaders in Education" Award from GFEL

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Monday, July 19, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --H. Garrett Thompson DC, PhD, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, was named a "Top 100 Leaders in Education" by the Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL).

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --H. Garrett Thompson DC, PhD, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, was named a "Top 100 Leaders in Education" by the Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL).
  • The leaders are selected through a nomination-based award process in which GFEL judged nominees based on five broad areas: overall reach; industry impact; spirit of innovation; future readiness; and market demand.
  • At the Forum, Dr. Thompson received this acknowledgement and participated in the panel discussion "Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up."
  • "This recognition means so much to me, particularly in a time when the status quo of higher education is being challenged," said Thompson.

SCNM Announces Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research Grand Opening

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences '(SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research , a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), compound isolation laboratory and compound identification and quantification facility, is set to open for research April 8 at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences '(SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research , a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), compound isolation laboratory and compound identification and quantification facility, is set to open for research April 8 at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe.
  • The Institute is working in collaboration with the natural products industry and other institutions to develop new products and improve existing botanical therapeutics through scientific exploration grounded in clinical herbalism's rich tradition.
  • When considering plant material for research, the team analyzes its background, supply chain and relevant clinical data.
  • For more information on the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, visit scnm.edu/research.

SCNM to Host Virtual Research Night March 11

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is hosting a Virtual Research Night sponsored by Standard Process Inc. on Thursday, March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is hosting a Virtual Research Night sponsored by Standard Process Inc. on Thursday, March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • The free event is led by SCNM's Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research department faculty and students to share findings on topics like the common cold or COVID-19.
  • "Some of today's most important medicines originated from plants cancer drugs like Taxol, the anti-malaria medicine Artemisinin, or the anti-inflammatory aspirin,"said Dr. Paul Mittman, President & CEO of SCNM.
  • Jeffrey Langland, Ph.D., Chair of Department of Research at SCNM and Research Director at the Ric Scalzo Institute, will discuss the potential of botanicals as therapies for SARS-CoV-2 infections and specific botanical extracts that inhibit virus replication.

SCNM Achieves Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention™

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences received Everfi's Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention in recognition for its exemplary efforts to foster student safety, well-being and inclusion through online prevention programs.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences received Everfi's Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention in recognition for its exemplary efforts to foster student safety, well-being and inclusion through online prevention programs.
  • The CPN Seal of Prevention is a clear and visible signal of institutional investment, distinguishing campuses utilizing rigorous, high-impact digital prevention programs.
  • "The SCNM Community is honored to receive the CPN Seal of Prevention," said Dr. Paul Mittman, president & CEO of SCNM.
  • "This coursework is very important to not only our students on campus, but to the medical community," said Vice President of Student Affairs at SCNM, Melissa Winquist.

SCNM Begins Construction of Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Construction has begun on Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine's (SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research , a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), a compound isolation laboratory, and a compound identification and quantification facility at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Construction has begun on Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine's (SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research , a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), a compound isolation laboratory, and a compound identification and quantification facility at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe.
  • The mission of the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research is to advance 21st century botanical medicine through scientific exploration grounded in clinical herbalism's rich tradition.
  • "We're thrilled to launch the Ric Scalzo Institute," said Dr. Paul Mittman, President & CEO of SCNM.
  • For updates on Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, visit scnm.edu .

Regenerative Medicine Center Opens at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) opens the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine through a generous contribution made by Neil Riordan, PA, PhD.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) opens the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine through a generous contribution made by Neil Riordan, PA, PhD.
  • The Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine combines ancient and moderntreatments to give patients safe and effective pain managementwithout opioids.In addition to non-opioid treatments of pain, the Center provides research and education opportunities.
  • "We would like to thank Dr. Riordan for one of the largest and most impactful donations in our school's history.
  • About Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM): SCNM is a leading institution of medicine and health sciences grounded in naturopathic principles , dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves access to naturally based and superior quality healthcare.