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BRIDGEPORT The on-going opioid epidemic was the focus of a day-long symposium for researchers, practitioners and students at the University of Bridgeport on Thursday, but much of the talk was about other ways to manage chronic pain.

Building Bridges: Implementing Healthcare Solutions to Prevent Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain in Connecticut drew more than 165 participants and is the first of what Carol Papp, dean of UBs College of Health Sciences, said she expects to be an annual event.

We wanted to focus on (the) intersection of chronic pain and opioid addiction and how to handle pain, said Papp, who said the idea for the symposium came from UB President Laura Trombley.

The aim was to improve knowledge, practice and legislation concerning pain and addiction to help tackle the complex health issue and provide evidence-based solutions.

A committee made up of university and community members assigned to lay out the latest research on the problem pulled from a diverse pool of education and health care providers. With Bridgeport Hospital as an event sponsor, presenters came from Yale New Haven Health, the University of Connecticut, the state, the University of Pennsylvania and National Institutes of Health.

Mark Pitcher, director of UBs Health Sciences Inter-Professional Research, called the program a frank discussion about the crisis and the role for complementary and integrative approaches to pain and addiction. Included in that were both chiropractic care and acupuncture, which are both taught at UB.

There are other ways to handle pain, Pitcher said and more options for a problem that does not appear to be subsiding.

In 2018 in Connecticut, there were 1,017 accidental drug deaths, more than deaths by suicide, homicide and motor vehicle accidents combined.

A large percentage of those drug deaths was driven by opioids, heroin and especially fentanyal synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin.

The opioid crisis in Connecticut is greater than the national average.

Presenter Jane Ungemack, an assistant professor of Community Medicine and Health care at UConn, theorized that some reasons for the states high numbers may be because there is more disposable income in Connecticut, a higher rate of prescription drug use and, ironically, greater access to health care.

Although opioid addiction has been in the news for several years, Papp said information from the state and federal health agencies is constantly evolving.

Sharon Diaz, a licensed psychotherapist with a practice in Shelton who sat in the audience, said some of the information was new to her, such as the HEAL Initiative from the National Institutes of Health.

Diaz said in her practice she is seeing more young kids with addictions.

Overdose deaths have become so scary, Diaz said.

Linda Porter, director of the Office of Pain Policy and Planning at NIH, said HEAL is working with $500 million federal grants to focus on pain management research and prevention research.

There is work, for example, on vaccines that would help to prevent overdoses. There are studies under way in Ohio, Massachusetts, Kentucky and New York to pull together programs that can be duplicated elsewhere. And there are studies being done of pain who gets it, who is more sensitive to it, what treatments will stop it and how to get effective treatments into clinical practice and how to get pain management better covered by insurance.

Acupuncture, for instance, is not always covered by health plans.

Ungemack, of UConn, said while prescription misuse seems to be decreasing slightly, fentanyl abuse is keeping the states overdose rates high.

The medical profession has an important role to play but it is not the whole picture, Ungemack said. Only one third of overdoses are attributed to drugs obtained by doctors.

A larger percentage comes from family and friends.

James Gill, chief medical examiner for the state, told the audience that opioid deaths have put a great deal of strain on his staff and coroners across the nation.

He, too, pointed to fentanyl as the biggest culprit, saying it is often found to be a factor even in cocaine-related deaths.

Just a few grains can cause death, he said.

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More than 1 in 10 Americans deal with migraine in the United States. The condition affects 39 million men, women, and children in the United States and 1 billion worldwide, the Migraine Research Foundation reports.

Now theres a new drug that may help.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) to treat acute migraine. The drug is for active, short-term migraine. It isnt intended to prevent migraine.

The drug treats migraine with or without aura a common sensory phenomenon or visual disturbance that can accompany migraine.

Reyvow was tested in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. The trials involved 3,177 adults with a history of migraine. Of them, 22 percent were taking a preventive medication for migraine. In both trials, the percentage of patients whose pain and other symptoms resolved within 2 hours of taking the medication were significantly greater among patients receiving Reyvow compared to those who took a placebo.

Side effects can include driving impairments, so patients shouldnt drive or operate machinery for at least 8 hours after taking Reyvow. Other side effects include dizziness, fatigue, a burning or prickling sensation in the skin known as paresthesia, and sedation.

Reyvow is made by Eli Lilly and Company.

Dr. Nina Riggins, a neurologist specializing in headache medicine from the University of California, San Francisco, said the introduction of Reyvow is a significant breakthrough because its a new class of medications known as ditans.

This kind of medication works similar to another type of medication called triptans, a class of medications to treat migraine that came out in the 1990s and helped with acute migraine.

But triptans narrowed blood vessels, so they werent a good choice for patients with cardiac or stroke risk factors. Common triptans include Imitrex, Zomig, and Maxalt.

Experts say that ditans work similarly to triptans but do not have the cardiovascular effects.

It will allow us to use it for people with migraine who cannot take triptans due to concerns for stroke or heart attack, Riggins explained.

Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine agreed that Reyvow is a game-changer because it works on different receptors than triptans.

Also, many of our patients with migraine do not respond to triptans, so this will be another option for them, Kuruvilla added.

Gregory Dussor, PhD, an associate professor and migraine researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas, said without any cardiac effects, this drug could help more patients.

Reyvow doesnt have these issues, so is a potential option in a larger number of patients, said Dussor.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) still has to approve Reyvow, so it cant yet be prescribed, Riggins said.

But this isnt the only potential breakthrough for migraine treatment.

Other migraine treatments on the horizon include small molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists, another pathway thats been useful in treating migraine.

We are looking forward to see if FDA approval is granted to [eptinezumab] the first IV form of CGRP antibody, Riggins noted.

Ubrogepant will be the first approved oral CGRP receptor antagonist for the acute treatment of migraine and will be produced by Allergan. It was already approved by the FDA.

Drugs such as Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality that were recently approved are typically only given to patients with frequent migraine attacks. CGRP-targeting drugs will be better for patients with less frequent attacks, said Dussor.

In addition to drugs, neuromodulation devices are being developed for prevention and treatment. A smartphone-controlled wearable device will be available once approved by the FDA.

We are learning more about migraine pathophysiology, which allows for more targeted therapeutic options in the future, Riggins said. Researchers are also discovering a lot about integrative approaches that include meditation, lifestyle modifications, and behavioral therapy to treat migraine.

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Millennials are experiencing more psychological symptoms and mental distress than people of their age group ever have before. Of course, there are a variety of factors involved. Were living through an era of economic difficulty, as well as the meteoric rise of social media (the use of which has been linked to both anxiety and depression). Unsurprisingly, the number of people visiting psychiatrists has also risen steeply, to the point where, as a nation, were now experiencing a shortage of psychiatrists.

And regardless of why people are more mentally ill (or if, as some might argue), we also know this: were no closer to curing depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other widely-diagnosed psychiatric problem than we were half-a-century ago. This is despite a massive increase in the number of psychiatric visits and medicines prescribed.

The fundamental problem

If the practice of psychiatry is more prevalent than ever and there are more patients than ever to work with, why arent we seeing better results? The answer is simple, if concerning. The fact is, the current model of psychiatry from the way its thought about to the way its practiced doesnt address the root causes of psychological problems. In fact, a recent study out of the University of Liverpool asserts that psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically meaningless, and frequently unhelpful to the patient.

The authors conclusions were based partially on the fact that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses (aka the DSM) barely mentions trauma as a factor in illnesses like depression and anxiety, when a growing body of research has highlighted trauma as a major factor. The overall problem is that current scientific knowledge simply doesnt explain mental illness as we know it, and mainstream treatments for psychological issues frequently fail to lead to significant positive changes in patients lives.

Integrative medicine joins the fray

There seems to be a link between the biomedical model upon which psychiatry is based, and its failure to alleviate mental distress. This is in large part due to the fact that most psychiatrists want to apply quick fixes in the form of psychotropic drugs, which in the best case treat symptoms, not causes.

Integrative medicine takes the opposite approach. An integrative practitioner doesnt assume your psychological distress is the result of nothing but a chemical imbalance he or she wants to find out what is causing that imbalance, whether its related to past trauma, chronic untreated disease, poor diet, or something else.

Treatments recommended by integrative practitioners are also healthy for your body, not harmful (unlike many psychiatric medications). Theyre likely to have a positive impact much sooner, and dont carry the risk of withdrawal syndromes. Most importantly, integrative practitioners take into account the big picture of your health, lifestyle, and current circumstances. Its often said, tellingly, that integrative medicine treats the person, not the disease.

Healthcare providers are getting on board with recommending complementary and alternative treatments, as a growing number of them see the current state of psychiatry as unacceptable. Both inside and outside the medical community, were seeing a grassroots movement that is concerned with our current mental healthcare crisis, and demanding change. Thats good for integrative practitioners, but even better for patients. The sooner we stop pretending that slapping a scientific-sounding name on our psychological problems will lead to a cure, the sooner we can figure out how to actually treat them.

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You may have heard the buzz surrounding "integrative medicine," but do you know what it means? Local doctor Lynn Wagner defines it as the bridge between traditional and alternative medicine. Dr. Wagner believes it can improve the physical and mental health of people who incorporate it into their own health care. Dr. Wagner is a BayCare Clinic M.D. and Urgent Care physician who has made integrative medicine part of the care she provides.

Dr. Lynn Wagner decided to pursue medicine when she was an undergrad at University of Minnesota. She went to medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in California. Dr. Wagner determined that she wanted to pursue emergency room medicine because she liked the variety and pace of providing treatment.

When Dr. Wagner personally dealt with post-partum depression after the birth of her daughter, she sought out other non-traditional healing methods. Practices like energy healing, meditation, yoga and changing her diet made her feel better. When Dr. Wagner realized it could do the same for her patients, her integrative medical practice grew.

Here I am working in the E.R., and I have these patients coming in, and they are on 10-15 different prescription medications. They are miserable, theyre in pain, theyre lonely, and no one is telling them there is a better way. So I had to do something else.

Dr. Wagner says prescription medications do have a place in her practice, but its also important to her to find out the cause a physical or mental ailment while they are treating the symptom.

In our Get 2 the Point podcast, hear more from Dr. Lynn Wagner about the ways that integrative medicine is becoming part of traditional health care and learn more about integrative lifestyle medicine at BayCare Clinic at http://www.lynnkwagner.com.

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Dear Dr. Fox: My 3-year-old spayed female Boston terrier constantly licks and scratches. She has been on Apoquel for the last three years, which does not help.

Is there anything that can help her? I have tried different brands of dog food, but theres been no improvement. Would holistic treatment help?

I also think she has psychological issues, and that may be part of her problem. It also seems that she does not sleep a lot, even during the night, as she is constantly moving and licking. B.K., Barnegat, New Jersey

Dear B.K.: I would taper off the Apoquel, which is being widely prescribed for dogs, often with no benefit and sometimes with harmful consequences of suppressing the immune system.

Considering the breed, your dog could need surgery for an upper-respiratory obstruction related to having a pushed-in face, which can interfere with sleep and limit physical activity. Such dogs often need their nasal orifices enlarged. Difficulty breathing can cause restlessness and anxiety, can lead to secondary infections such as pneumonia, and also puts extra work on the heart. With reduced physical activity, obesity is another complication.

I am sending you my home-prepared dog food recipe (drfoxonehealth.com), which will help rule out any possible food allergy. In addition, I would give her 1,000 IUs of vitamin D3 with each meal (three small meals a day). This supplement helps in some cases of atopic dermatitis in dogs for whom Apoquel has been prescribed.

Remember to weigh your dog before starting on a new diet, and then weigh her every three to four weeks to help maintain optimal weight.

Limiting access to alternative medicines: As a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, I have been a longtime advocate of integrative medicine and a holistic approach to animal health, including the use of nutraceuticals and various botanicals. But I am concerned about reports that access to websites on these subjects as they relate to human health is now being blocked by Google, which has just contracted with the Mayo Clinic to improve diagnoses, treatment and outcomes by mining the medical records of people ... (Star Tribune, Editorials, Sept. 16).

Several years ago, when I gave a lecture at the University of Minnesota in Rochester the hometown of the Mayo Clinic I was told by the graduate student organizer that the university bookstore and the main bookstore downtown had both been instructed by the powers that be not to stock my controversial books on industrial agriculture and related environmental and consumer health concerns. Now, it would seem, there is further censorship that is proceeding at an unprecedented pace to further vested interests in conventional medicine, rather than advance the first medicine of prevention, and also the use of alternative treatments to various pharmaceutical products that are often costly and have harmful side effects.

For details, see naturalnews.com and healthnutnews.com. The latter reports that popular websites like Mercola and GreenMedInfo have lost significant visibility over the year studied (Mercola -84.02%, GreenMedInfo -81.14%), while the Mayo Clinic showed a 59.98% increase in visibility.

Backyard chickens? Please think twice: Keeping your own chickens may be popular these days, but it is far from harmless. More than 1,000 cases of salmonellosis from backyard poultry had been reported in 49 states this year as of Aug. 23, resulting in two deaths and 175 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC survey of patients found 49% of those infected had snuggled chicks, 46% allowed the birds in their house and 10% allowed them in their bedroom. (CNN, Sept. 14)

My advice is to resist being drawn into this trendy hobby, and keep children away from such backyard operations. If you do eat eggs, do your best to find those from free-range, uncaged hens fed organically certified food. If you saw how commercial layers are housed, you would never eat another egg.

Send all mail to animaldocfox@gmail.com or to Dr. Michael Fox in care of Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106. The volume of mail received prohibits personal replies, but questions and comments of general interest will be discussed in future columns.

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There is evidence showing that men are more likely to be sick than women, but no one knows why. However, a new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as part of the global Immunological Genome Project (ImmGen) has sought to answer this puzzling question by comparing the transcriptome of male and female mice immune systems.

This idea was sparked after ImmGen researchers realized their studies focused predominantly on male mice, and made startling discoveries when comparing them to female mice.

It is theorized that this could be behind a stronger female reaction that allows them to fight off infectious diseases and physical trauma more easily and efficiently than males. However, it is also theorized that this could be the reason behind another statistic the greater prevalence of auto-immune diseases in women than men.

"Females might have an innate enhanced potential to withstand immune challenges due to more highly activated innate immune pathways prior to pathogen invasion," the researchers explain. "This female immune alertness, which makes females less vulnerable to infectious diseases, comes at the price of females being more prone to autoimmune diseases."

The study was funded by a Broad-Israel Science Foundation Grant, an Israel Science Foundation Grant and by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health in the US. It was led by researchers from ImmGen, as well as Dr. Tal Shay of BGU's Department of Life Sciences and her student Shani Gal-Oz. Additional researchers from Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences of Japan participated in the study.

The research was published in the academic journal Nature Communications.

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MORGANTOWN West Virginia Universitys Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Managements efforts to improve military pain medicine care for soldiers in the field have been recognized by a national award for excellence in military pain medicine. This is the first time the award was given to an institution rather than an individual.

Ret. Col. Dr. Chester Trip Buckenmaier III, director of the Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management, presented the Congressman John P. Murtha Memorial Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Military Pain Medicine at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management Conference held Sept. 20 at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.

This unique collaboration between WVU and the Uniformed Services University is an example of how multiple entities can share information and work together to develop better methods of treating pain amid a national opioid epidemic, said Dr. William Ramsey, associate vice president for coordination and logistics at WVU Health Sciences.

The partnership between the Uniformed Services University a health sciences university of the United States federal government that prepares graduates for service as medical professionals, nurses and physicians and West Virginia University in the area of integrated pain management resulted in the formation of the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management as well as research in the School of Dentistry to explore non-pharmacological therapies in the treatment of pain.

We are humbled and honored to be a recipient of this award from our colleagues at DVCIPM, and are grateful that we have become a part of the many efforts in addressing pain management and substance use disorder, one of the most important medical issues of our times, WVU School of Dentistry Dean Anthony Borgia said.

It has been a privilege to collaborate with DVCIPM over the past two years, said Dr. Richard Vaglienti, clinical director of the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Receiving the John P. Murtha award is a great honor and encouragement that we are having an impact in pain treatment beyond our state borders and for the men and women who voluntarily serve to protect us.

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Making Strides Richmond. Courtesy of the American Cancer Society

There are many opportunities in the coming weeks for women and men to take care of their health needs or lend some support to someone else.

Breast Imaging Center Open HouseThursday, Oct. 10; 5-7 p.m.The Comprehensive Breast Imaging CenterJohnston-Willis Hospital1401 Johnston Willis Drive

Tour the new space, meet the team and learn about the latest technology in breast imaging while enjoying mocktails and snacks. johnstonwillismed.com/calendar

Flu ClinicSaturday, Oct. 12; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Bon Secours Westchester Emergency Center601 Watkins Centre Parkway

Features free flu shots, free blood pressure checks, snacks and informational booths. 594-2100

Light the Night WalkSaturday, Oct. 12; 5 p.m.Innsbrook North Shore Commons4951 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen

Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to walk and celebrate, honor or remember those touched by cancer. Registration required. Free, donations accepted. lightthenight.org/events/richmond

Mammos and MassagesTuesdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29; 5-7:45 p.m.Chesterfield Imaging, 13636 Hull Street RoadWednesdays, Oct. 16, 30; 4-7 p.m.Johnston-Willis Hospital, 1401 Johnston WillisDrive

Includes a mammogram, 10-minute massage and light refreshments. Registration required. Sponsored by HCA Virginia. 540-848-4510, hcavamammo.com

Walk with a DocTuesday, Oct. 15; 5:30-6:30 p.m.Pole Green Park8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville

Breast surgeon Dr. Misti Wilson will lead a brief discussion about the importance of mammograms and other items related to breast health and join attendees for a short walk. 764-6000, facebook.com/bonsecoursrva

AFSP Out of Darkness WalkSaturday, Oct. 19; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Deep Run Park9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond

Raise awareness and funds on this 2- to 3-mile walk to help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invest in research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss. Registration required. Free, donations accepted. 387-7143

Central Virginia Kidney WalkSaturday, Oct. 19; 9 a.m. registration,activities; 10 a.m. walkInnsbrook North Shore Commons4951 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen

Join kidney donors, recipients and their families for a 1- or 3-mile walk to celebrate the gift of life and each other while raising awareness and funds for research, patient services, education and community services. Registration required. Free, donations accepted. 288-8342, ext. 724, kidneyva.org

Making Strides RichmondSunday, Oct. 20; 1-4 p.m.Innsbrook Pavilion4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen

This 5-mile walk includes activities for the whole family, food trucks, a survivors reception and tribute to honor those who have fought breast cancer and won and to remember those who lost their battle with breast cancer. Registration required. Free, donations accepted. cancer.org/about-us/local/virginia.html

Pink Ribbon Tea and Fashion ShowSaturday, Oct. 26; 2-4 p.m.The Beacon Theatre Ballroom401 North Main St., Hopewell

This breast cancer awareness education event features a presentation by Kristin Livingston from the Sarah Cannon Institute at Johnston-Willis Hospital on Lymphodema and Treatment Options, a panel of medical professionals will answer questions about cancer from the audience and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors who will model the latest fashions from J.C. Penney. Registration required. Free. 320-3627

Sports Injuries How to Identify, Care,Prevent and TreatWednesday, Oct. 30; 6-7:30 p.m.John Randolph Medical Center411 West Randolph Road, Hopewell

Just in time for fall sports, this educational seminar features a discussion on the identification, care, prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. Registration required. Free. hcavirginia.com/calendar

Walk to End AlzheimersSaturday, Nov. 2; 8 a.m.registration, 9:30 a.m.opening ceremony, 10 a.m. walkBon Secours Washington RedskinsTraining Center2401 W. Leigh St., Richmond

Raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers care, support and research on a 1- or 3-mile walk. Registration required. Free, donations accepted. 967-2581, khood@alz.org, act.alz.org

Womens Night OutThursday, Nov. 7; 6-8 p.m.John Randolph Medical Center411 West Randolph Road, Hopewell

Dr. Lisa Shah and Dr. Neema Amin will discuss health topics related to women, including primary care and orthopedics. Registration required. Free. 541-1600, johnrandolphmedicalcenter.com/calendar

Mindful Preparation for Conception A Holistic ApproachSaturday, Nov. 23; 10 a.m.-noonMyBirth Studio1726 Altamont Ave., Richmond

Learn how specific foods may help to naturally boost fertility, and the key role nutrition plays in preconception. Explore wellness techniques, such as acupuncture and integrative medicine, mindfulness and restorative yoga. Registration required. $30. mybirthrva.com/onsite-education

FREE MAMMOGRAMS

Reach Out for Lifes Free Mammography Outreach Program provides access to complete free breast health services for women who are lower-income and underinsured. Resources are available through the Chesterfield Health Department, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, 748-1691, and other locations in surrounding localities. reachoutforlifeva.org/free-mammograms

Every Womans Life Program, a part of the Virginia Department of Health, is a public health program that helps uninsured, low-income women gain access to free breast and cervical cancer screening services. To learn about qualifications and screening locations, call 1-866-EWL-4YOU (1-866-395-4968) or visit vdh.virginia.gov/every-womans-life/.

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EDGEWOOD, Ky. St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced a partnership with doTERRA International, an integrative health and wellness company and the world leader in the Global Aromatherapy and Essential Oils market. doTERRA will play a foundational role in the development and implementation of the forthcoming Center for Integrative Oncology within St. Elizabeths new Cancer Center in Edgewood opening in the fall of 2020.

When the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center opens next fall, it will include nearly an entire floor of the building that is dedicated to the holistic, patient-centered approach to care known as integrative oncology, shared Garren Colvin, president and chief executive officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. We want patients (and their caregivers) to have as much support and access to resources as possible under one roof.

The doTERRA Center for Integrative Oncology will be more than 8,400 square feet on the first floor of the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center. The Center will provide a calming space with holistic care options to complement St. Elizabeths comprehensive medical care, including the use of doTERRA essential oils and aromatherapy, yoga, meditation and a spa-like atmosphere for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Additionally, experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare will be conducting clinical trials related to complementary and alternative medicine, providing evidence-based options that may help patients better manage symptoms.

Our priority at St. Elizabeth is to offer the highest quality care and comfort to our patients and their loved ones, said Dr. Doug Flora, executive medical director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth. Adding supplemental resources will help improve the quality of life for our patients and families as they are going through diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship.

doTERRA first learned of the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center from one of its wellness advocates who was a former patient of Dr. Flora and is now a cancer survivor. Inspired by St. Elizabeths personal and integrative approach to medicine, which aligns with doTERRAs philosophy and focus on wellness and addressing the needs of the whole person, doTERRA made a generous donation of $5 million to the St. Elizabeth Foundation Cancer Center Community Campaignthe largest corporate donation in St. Elizabeth Foundations 30 year history. This donation symbolizes the start of a synergistic partnership between the two organizations.

doTERRA is honored to join St. Elizabeth Healthcare in supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment, said Dr. David Hill, founding executive, Scientific & Healthcare Initiatives, of doTERRA. Going through chemotherapy, radiation and other related treatments are challenging experiences. We are pleased to help bring support to these individuals through the doTERRA Center for Integrative Oncology during their healing journey.

doTERRAs dedication to advancing the field of essential oils through its collaborative healthcare and research partnerships consists of a team of experts including its chief medical officer, clinical scientists, MDs and medical professionals, a medical advisory board of leading experts in fields ranging from dentistry to orthopedic surgery, and institutional partners.

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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM),becomes the first regionally-accredited institution offering a college-level Medical Cannabis Certificate for Healthcare Professionals.

Beginning this term Pacific College is partnering with Oaksterdam University (OU), Americas first cannabis college, to offer its students bonus lectures in addition to the core classes presented by the PCOM doctoral faculty.

OU says their curriculum is built by the most recognized professionals, attorneys, academics, activists, cultivators, and entrepreneurs in the field of cannabis.

OU staff members Natalie DarvesandPaul Armentano, will be sharing their extensive knowledge about the genealogy and pharmacology of cannabis.

In a press release the companies describe the partnership as, emphasizing the critical importance of cannabis education, as well as the roles Pacific College and Oaksterdam are playing as thought-leaders in the field.

Thanks to this new collaboration, we can further educate and guide our healthcare force about the safe and effective use of cannabis, says Malcolm Youngren, Pacific Colleges COO.

Patients deserve expert care, says Pacific Colleges program ChairCarey Clark, Ph.D. They need reliable information about potential drug interactions, how to procure quality cannabinoid medications, and how to safely use the medicine for maximum relief of symptoms and minimal side effects.

Details regarding the initial two guest lectures offered this term are below:

Pioneering cannabis education and policy reform has been the legacy of Oaksterdam founders for 25 years, says OUs Executive ChancellorDale Sky Jones. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Pacific College to further educate their students on the benefits and methods of cannabis consumption. This is just the beginning of the adoption of the cannabis and hemp curriculum into higher education nationwide.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Oaksterdam University look forward to future opportunities to educate the healthcare industry on the positive impact of cannabis and upregulation of the human endocannabinoid system.

About Pacific College of Oriental MedicinePacific College of Oriental Medicine was founded in 1986 inSan Diegoto offer licensure-qualifying programs in Chinese medicine and massage therapy. The college subsequently established branches inNew York CityandChicago. It holds regional accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission. As the largest school of acupuncture and Chinese medicine inthe United States, it has a unique position in the complementary and integrative medicine market. Over the years, it has expanded its programs to include a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nursing, a certificate in Medical Cannabis, and a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. It offers on-site education to 1300 students and online training to another 500. In addition, the college runs one of the largest complementary medicine conferences inthe United States, Pacific Symposium, which draws 1000 online and on-site attendees each year.

About Oaksterdam UniversityFounded in 2007, Oaksterdam University is Americas first cannabis college, with educational roots going back to 1995. With over 40,000 alumni worldwide, OU has established itself as the leading, trusted cannabis educational and policy brain-trust in the world. The trailblazing institution offers a campus with hands-on cannabis plant experience. Oaksterdam University is recognized for its expertise and leadership in the cannabis industry, providing government and public affairs regulatory training, exceptional academic learning, and networking opportunities.

Both institutions encourage only the responsible and legal use of cannabis by adults, and medically supervised use for pediatric disorders.

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