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| Petition US Dept of Health and Human Services to include acupuncture as an essential health benefit! Dear Acupuncture Patients and Supporters, Before January 31, please email the Department of Health and Human Services requesting that acupuncture be included in mainstream healthcare. The Department Of Health And Human Services will accept comments until January 31 about their plan to allow states to individually determine the list of services that will comprise the Essential Health Benefits package that will be used to determine coverage in future state insurance plans. The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine community is being advised that a strong public show of support for the designation of acupuncture as an essential health benefit over the series of comment periods will demonstrate public demand and will be noticed by policymakers. Please e-mail the Department of Health and Human Services as a patient at EssentialHealthBenefits@cms.hhs.gov and CC the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at ehb@aaaomonline.org. Please include one or more of the following points in your email: 1) you have received acupuncture care and found it effective and essential 2) share your story if you are willing 3) you would like acupuncture covered by federal and state insurance plans. Demonstrated public support for acupuncture and Oriental medicine is critical for the inclusion of Acupuncture into the mainstream health care system. Letters sent between now and January 31 will be counted by HHS, the time to act is now! Thank you. |
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| Five Branches Students in Korean Oriental Medicine Hospital Eleven students of the Five Branches University Korean Master's Degree program traveled to Korea in December 2011 to train at the hospital of Dae Jen Oriental Medicine University as part of a new Clinical Externship offered by Five Branches. Students gained advanced knowledge in a busy hospital with leading Korean acupuncturists and herbalists in the internal medicine and gynecology departments, and learned first-hand of how Oriental medicine is applied in an integrative setting. One student remarked, "This has opened my understanding of what's possible in Oriental medicine". Korean Program Director Heerei Park, R.N., L.Ac., is planning the next hospital visit for Summer 2012. |
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| We are hiring Job Title: Medical Instructor |
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| Michael Alexander Dear Five Branches Community, We are sad to send you word that one of our faculty, Michael Lee Alexander, passed away in his home several days ago. A graduate of Five Branches, Michael has been an esteemed Faculty member of Five Branches since 1997. He traveled to Asia many times to hone his skills as a Tuina practitioner and lead student groups in their discovery of China and Tibet. His deep love and passion for the medicine & Chinese culture deeply informed his teaching. He is remembered for his warmth, caring and kindness. Michael -- on behalf of your colleagues, friends and students at Five Branches, we thank you so much for your contributions to TCM education and healthcare -- you and your booming voice will be missed greatly. A Five Branches memorial service will be planned in his honor. Details will be provided as we make arrangements. Five Branches University |
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| Acupuncture and the White House ACUPUNCTURE AND THE WHITE HOUSE! Dear Friends, We need 25,000 signatures by November 04, 2011 for the White House to respond to this petition. Please sign and re-post this petition link to your Facebook, Twitter, other social media accounts, and to everyone you know in support of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Add Acupuncture to Medicare-Medicaid to Save Resources and End Much Suffering! Many people are suffering needlessly because Medicaid/Medicare does not cover Acupuncture. It works!! Please jump in and when we meet the goal of 25,000 signatures the White House staff will review it, ensure it’s sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response. Sincerely, Five Branches University |
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| Federal Financial Aid Now Available for DAOM Program Five Branches University has been approved by the US Department of Education to offer financial aid to students enrolled in the DAOM program (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). This allows practitioners to finance part or all of their Doctoral studies towards earning their Doctoral title. For more information, contact Candace Luo at daom@fivebranches.edu, Associate Director English DAOM, or Ling Zhang at sjadmin@fivebranches.edu, Associate Director for Financial Aid. |
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| Honoring Dr. Sharon Feng Thursday, June 30th, marks the year anniversary of Dr. Sharon Feng's passing. Friends and family, faculty, students, alumni, staff, and former patients are invited to join us for a celebration on Twin Lakes Beach in Santa Cruz, CA. 6:30-7:30 Refreshments in Student Lounge 7:45-8:15 Gathering/Tea Leaf Offering @ Twin Lakes Beach 8:30-10:00 S'more & Stories Bring your stories and warm layers. If so inclined, feel free to bring musical instruments. Beach chairs and blankets advised! Please remember, no glass or alcohol on Twin Lakes State Beach. Parking: Janus Parking Lot. Thursday Night music @ Crow's Nest is on, so be prepared to park away from the beach a bit! For those who would like to participate, but are unable to attend, send us your favorite Sharon story and light a candle at 6:30 PST. Stories can be sent to Dr. Joanna Zhao at dean@fivebranches.edu |
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| DAOM Class of Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremony Five Branches University |
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| 9000 Needles Documentary Screening Five Branches University is extremely proud to announce that we are hosting a screening of 9000 Needles, the documentary that made a splash at several of last year’s film festivals, including the Gotham Independent Film Awards. About 9000 Needles: We are pleased to have Director Doug Dearth on site for this screening. Doug will be hosting a Q & A session after the screening. Event Details: Location: Del Mar Theatre Time: 11:00am Date: 02.26.2011 Please note, seating will be limited. To purchase up to 2 free tickets, please visit: Eventbrite Ticket Page and use password code: fivebranches A screening after party will be held at Cypress Lounge - we will be providing food, drinks and AMAZING raffle prizes. |
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| Taiwan Externship Students in the News Congratulations to 2010-11 Taiwan Externship Students for making the Taiwanese News! |
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| Korean Program Website Launched Korean Program Website is formally launched on November 8th, 2010. Please click on the (Korean) tab of the top-right corner to visit it. |
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| Memorial Service for Sharon Feng Five Branches is organizing a Memorial Service for our beloved Senior Professor Sharon Feng, L.Ac. for late October or November. We will send out an announcement to all alumni, faculty, and students when we finalize the date. Should you wish to express your thoughts and wishes for Professor Feng, please visit the blog that we have created: In Memoriam of Sharon Feng. |
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| Career Opportunities at Five Branches University Five Branches University is pleased to announce the following Career Opportunities: Associate Director, Admissions University Clinic Director |
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| Five Branches Establishes Longhealth Institute ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LONGHEALTH INSTITUTE WITH DR. LONG Five Branches University and the Longhealth Institute are proud to present three certificate programs on the work of the famous Dr. Cenghua Long of the Guangzhou Hospital in China. Dr. Long now resides in northern California and has joined Five Branches to teach and transmit the in-depth knowledge and techniques she has developed in over 50 years of practice here in the U.S. Dr. Long has taught over 20,000 healthcare practitioners in China. Dr. Long’s work focuses on the in-depth diagnosis and treatment of the spinal meridians to treat a wide array of diseases, from back and neck pain to diseases of the organ functions including respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, and immune systems related to cancer. The three levels of this in-depth and comprehensive program are described below. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the recognized world leaders in healthcare and the spine, Dr. Long. For more information, please contact Mimi Latno, Director of Extension Programs at sjextension@fivebranches.edu or (408) 260-0208 Ext. 216 |
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| Five Branches Students are #1 on the CA Licensing Exam! Five Branches University students received the highest passing rate on the California licensing exam, in Northern California in 2009! Thank you to the Five Branches faculty and students who worked hard to achieve this highest standing! |
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| Congratulations to the First Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Graduating Class! Other famous TCM faculty that have been part of the DAOM program include: John Chen, LAc, PhD, PharmD; Sharon Feng, LAc; Bob Flaws, LAc; John Naiqiang Gu, LAc; Holly Guzman, LAc; Frank He, LAc; Lucy Hu, LAc; Raven Lang, LAc; Daofang Li, PhD, LAc; Peng Li, LAc; Shaohua Li, LAc; Jeffrey Pang, LAc; Zhuoyi Qiu, LAc; Richard Tan, LAc, and Wei-Chieh Young, PhD, LAc. Currently the entry level to the profession is a master’s level degree, but for LAc’s who want to further their education, become a teacher for the next generation of TCM students, participate in TCM research or focus on a TCM specialty - the doctorate degree is the next step. Graduates of the DAOM program can use the title “Dr”– a well-deserved title and honor for the profession. Many DAOM fellows state that the exposure to research has opened doors for them and introduced them to TCM, as evidence-based medicine. The Doctorate program is demanding as most students plunge into the academic course load, participate in clinical training, and write their doctoral thesis, all while maintaining a practice and taking care of family. This is a great accomplishment for the 36 graduates of the DAOM program. Five Branches University is one of the few universities in the field of TCM offering a Doctoral program to LAc’s. Several doctoral students have chosen to continue their studies beyond the Doctorate, earning a Ph.D. in Chinese Medicine from sister colleges in China – the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Currently the doctorate program is being offered in both English and Chinese. Congratulations to the Five Branches University DAOM Graduating Class of Spring 2009! Natan Bar-Shimon Jasmine Debra Berke Marilyn “Mariposa” Bernstein Mary Bolz Walter Campbell Florence Chen Ching-Ching Chi Regina Marie Dagorret Chris Ells Sara Kendall Gordon Robert Keith Gruber Frank Donglai He Stephanie Na He Jorge Intal Christine Klein Sheng-Wei Lan Sally Ann Lewis Nancy Lowe Lillian Manship Jaime E. Marquez Doc Mitchell Mojgan Bina Moghaddam John Robert Nieters Heerei Park Maureen Rozenn Bill Schoenbart Eleonor Seiff-Mendelson Susanna Xiaofen Shen Jean Ruth Vlamynck Janice Lynne Walton-Hadlock Daniel Chuanxin Wang Douglas Yi Wang Ron Zaidman Danling Zhang Joanna Zhao Kevin Zhu |
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