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 …
National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is proud to be the recipient of a substantial grant from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington. The grant will provide technology improvements for the university’s industry-leading first-year online Doctor of Naturopathic (ND) program. “It is a pleasure to share the good news that Trustees have …
NUNM President/CEO Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM, announced that the campus of National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is officially up for sale. A citywide search for a new campus is underway. “NUNM’s current campus in downtown Portland, Oregon, has served our community well since 1996,” Dr. Henriksen said. “Now, we have an opportunity to …
Updated Oct. 31, 2023 Do not come to campus if you are ill, regardless of the reason. If you are symptomatic and test negative for COVID-19, do not return to campus until your symptoms have resolved. Vaccination Requirements and Exemptions Beginning August 5th, 2023, NUNM will no longer require proof of COVID vaccination or an …
Integrative healthcare practitioner, leader, and NUNM alumna confirmed by university’s Board of Directors Portland, Oregon – The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM, as president/CEO of the university, effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Henriksen has served as interim president since Oct. 30, 2020. …
AR Jackson ’21 and Malina Montenegro ’21 are the type of couple that finishes each other’s sentences. Ask them a question, and both burst out saying the exact same thing at the exact same time. What was it like completing their fifth and final year of naturopathic medical school during Covid-19? “We were lucky,” Jackson …
Juneteenth, also known as Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans on June 19, 1865. In the 156 years since, Black communities have marked June 19th as a day to gather together, celebrate their culture and heal. Juneteenth …
At NUNM, we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has both revealed and exacerbated the opportunity divide in higher education. As we invite a new cohort of students into our community, we are committed to addressing and combatting that divide. Today’s students carry a heavy burden – caring for families, significant debt, and combating systemic injustice as …