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Delving into Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Exploration of Its Rich History and Practices

Chinese medicine, with a history spanning millennia, has steadily gained recognition worldwide for its holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being. This age-old discipline emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering a unique perspective on health care. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the history, key principles, and therapeutic practices …

Problems with Prescribing Medication: Pacific Faculty Interviewed by Healthcare IT Today

Pacific College holistic nursing faculty members Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC and Caroline Ortiz, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, RN, NC-BC were recently interviewed for an article series by Andy Oram on problems people have taking their medication. Up to half of all patients who are prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions don’t take them …

Rethinking Medication: Holistic Nursing Professors Interviewed by Healthcare IT Today

Pacific College holistic nursing faculty members Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC and Caroline Ortiz, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, RN, NC-BC were recently interviewed for Healthcare IT Today’s article “Rethinking Medication and Information Technology”, the fourth and final part in a series by Andy Oram on problems people have taking their medication. Many patients who have …

Mitzie Meyers, Pacific College Faculty, Interviewed by Healthcare IT Today

Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC, a professor in Pacific College’s nursing program, was recently interviewed for Healthcare IT Today’s article “What Tends to Go Wrong With Medication Adherence?”, the third in a series by Andy Oram about problems people have taking their medication. Many patients prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions don’t take …

13th Annual Alumni Award Winners

As integrative medicine continues to gain recognition and support, it is imperative that we identify models and best practices, as well as challenges and opportunities for growth in integrative healthcare. Pacific College works with the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health to educate our communities about advancements, trends, and best practices in pluralistic healthcare. Alumni who …

Caroline Ortiz, Pacific College Faculty, Interviewed by Healthcare IT Today

Caroline Ortiz, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, RN, NC-BC, an associate professor in Pacific College’s nursing program, was recently interviewed for Healthcare IT Today’s article “Helping People Take Their Meds”, the second in a series by Andy Oram about problems people have taking their medication. Up to half of all patients who are prescribed medications for management …

Redefining Nourishment to Include Lifestyle and Environmental Sources Beyond Diet

By Kathleen Bell, RN, MSN, CNM, AHN-BC™ and Tammera Karr, PhD, BCHN®, CDSP™, CNW® Is nourishment limited to nutrients extracted through digestion? Or does nourishment also include components from one’s environment, culture, beliefs, and social connections, and surrounding wavelengths, and not just calories? This literature review shows that food alone is insufficient to generate or …

Student Councils

DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS The Pacific College of Health and Science Student Councils serving the New York, Chicago, and San Diego campuses are dedicated to cultivating a community of support and inclusion for their respective student bodies. Each Student Council has their own priorities and responsibilities, such as: …

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

About Pacific College’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDI) Who We Are We are a multi-campus diverse mix of student representatives, faculty, alumni & administration with varied cultural experiences brought together by a passion to discover, acknowledge, and address the past, present and future needs of our Pacific College communities. What We Do We are …

Register for the San Diego Conference

This link will take you to the registration page for the local San Diego conference. You will be prompted to create an account, which you may use later to manage your purchases and retrieve your certificates.

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