Three NUNM faculty members contributed to the World Naturopathic Federation’s Health Technology Assessment (HTA) – the first global compendium of research completed by naturopathic doctors. The HTA, a 750-page report, provides an evidence-based summary of naturopathic practice and the safety, economics, and effectiveness of naturopathic care. Among the 51 researchers who contributed to the HTA …
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon and the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, Washington are seeking applicants to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)-funded “Building Research across Inter-Disciplinary Gaps (BRIDG) Clinical Research Training T90 and R90 Programs”. Eligible individuals are post-doctoral US citizens or permanent residents with interest in clinical CIH research training …
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is making careers in natural medicine more accessible by offering four of its undergraduate and graduate degree programs in an online format for the upcoming Fall 2022 term. The new online degree programs include: Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences (BSiHS) Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScN) …
Thanks to the generosity of Michael Chilton, a long-time supporter of NUNM, a special mid-year scholarship opportunity is being made available for the upcoming Spring 2022 term. The “Innovation in Wellbeing” scholarship will be awarded to five current full-time students in the amount of $3,000 each. The scholarships will be distributed for the Spring 2022 …
Chinese New Year 2022 falls on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 15, 2022. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Below is a list of Student Government Association (SGA)-sponsored events to celebrate Chinese New Year. There are some exciting upcoming events and collaborative activities for everyone to enjoy. …
As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news of the New Year, NUNM has been on the frontline of the unparalleled changes taking place in health care today. “NUNM has turned a corner from some extraordinarily challenging times,” said Dr. Melanie Henriksen, who was appointed NUNM President and CEO in 2021. “What we know is that …
The Portland-area weather forecast for the remainder of December is calling for temperatures near freezing on several days. While no snow is expected at this time, weather is often unpredictable. The safety of our NUNM community is our highest priority. Below are important directions and resources for students, staff, patients, and visitors. NUNM Inclement Weather …
An international team including researchers from the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) recently investigated the efficacy of zinc supplements for the treatment of respiratory viruses. From common colds and flu-like illnesses to more serious conditions like viral pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are common around the …
The NUNM Office of Advancement is proud to announce the recipients of 2021-22 scholarships. Their dedication and service to natural medicine is commendable. “We are so very honored to be able to help support the next generation of natural medicine professionals, and we are grateful for their role in changing the landscape of our healthcare …
The Institute for Natural Medicine and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians last week jointly published a white paper designed to raise awareness of the principles of naturopathic medicine and reaffirm the profession’s commitment to a collaborative model of clinical care. NUNM President/CEO Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM, and Director of Research Ryan Bradley, ND, …
