From the earliest days of the NCNM clinics, invaluable real-world experience for naturopathic and Chinese medicine students has gone hand-in-hand with helping the vulnerable and poor get better through free or low-cost care.
Back in the mid-90s, alumnus Dr. Chris Meletis wondered how NCNM could broaden help for people without adequate health care. NCNM’s Community Clinics were born.
The award recognized Dr. Hofmann-Smith’s outstanding leadership, commitment to excellence and longstanding contributions toward the advancement of the naturopathic profession in Oregon.
Alumni voices: Karin Parramore, MSOM ('12), and Azure Karli, ND ('03), weigh in on the use of essential oils in medical treatment, offering differing viewpoints.
Megan Golani, ND ('12), an assistant professor at NCNM, talks about the anti-inflammatory diet and foods that help reduce inflammation, including herbs, fish, nuts and dark leafy greens.
