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Winrock International announced it has awarded Dorene Petersen, President and Founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, with the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service

Accredited holistic health college opens satellite campus in Hawaii to provide on-site wellness workshops and classes serving Pacific Rim students, ACHS students and graduates, and the public.

American College of Healthcare Sciences is a proud silver leaf sponsor and scholarship contributor to the upcoming National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy conference, The World of Aromatherapy VIII: Beyond Aromatics.

Ventura to Lead New Prior Learning Assessment Initiatives and Support Curriculum and Program Development

A Week of Mediterranean Wellness Takes Place April 24-28, 2017

Earn a Certificate of Specialization in Spa Management from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute in 15 Weeks

Dallmann to Lead Curriculum and New Program Development for Continued Expansion.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) and College President Dorene Petersen have partnered with filmmakers and aromatherapists Kristina Bauer and Angela Jensen Ehmke on their upcoming aromatherapy documentary, Uncommon Scents.

Silk, Spice, and Sandalwood: An Aromatic Journey Through India Departs July 2017

The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS.edu) announces that Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine graduate Lisa Powell has been awarded the National Association of Nutrition Professionals' (NANP) 2016 Community Award. This award recognizes Powell's innovative efforts to make a difference in the health of our nation.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) was named number 6 out of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine, rising 6 places from the #12 spot last year.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces select masters-level alumni are now eligible to sit for the prestigious Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition board exam, leading to the DACBN credential.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Chief Financial Officer Debbie Parigian has been awarded a 2016 Portland Business Journal CFO of the Year award in the Small Private Company category. Parigian was honored at the PBJ CFO of the Year Luncheon on May 19, 2016 and is profiled in the PBJ CFO print publication, released on May 20, 2016.

Dusty Floyd, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) alumna, has received the DEAC's 2016 Outstanding Graduate award.

Kellie Cooney, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate, has received the DEAC's 2016 Famous Alumni award.

Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), was featured in the ABC news story "Products to help you sleep better and sounder." (Aired April 7, 2016.) Watch: http://www.abc2news.com/news/health/products-to-help-you-sleep-better-and-sounder

There are 47.5 million people living with dementia worldwide, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates this number to increase 70% by 2050.[1] These devastating statistics have prompted researchers to investigate alternative protocols, like aromatherapy essential oils, to provide accessible, effective support for an aging global population.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), an industry-leader in accredited online holistic nutrition education, will speak about the current U.S. legislative climate for holistic health professionals at the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) 11th annual Conference & Expo in Long Beach, California.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been named #7 Most Affordable Online Nutrition Degree by OnlineU.org, an online guide that ranks accredited online schools in the U.S. OnlineU compares accredited online colleges across the nation based on annual tuition rates, and according to their website, "seeks to help driven people accomplish their education goals in a financially responsible manner."

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is excited to announce enriched Graduate Certificate programs in Aromatherapy, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine with new research-intensive, industry focused course requirements.

After being named number 12 out of 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine in 2015, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) continues to promote sustainability and green practices in education and health.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is offering a six-day, five-night Mediterranean wellness program on Syros, Greece from June 13-18, 2016.

Graduates of three master's-level integrative medicine programs from the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) are now eligible to receive the Certified Nutrition Professional (CNP) credential from the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) upon completion of the required supervised hours and qualification for the Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition examination.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) selected American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) as a Business of the Year Finalist for the 2015 BBB Torch Awards.

After 12 years serving online students and the local community in John's Landing (and 14 years previously in Lake Oswego, OR), American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces its relocation to a new expanded campus on SW Macadam Boulevard.

On May 27, 2015, ACHS was named number 12 out of 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine. This is a special honor as 2015 is the institution's first year of participation in the annual survey of sustainable business practices.

Lisa Powell (MS CAM, FDN) is the first American College of Healthcare Sciences graduate of the Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine to achieve Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition® from the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (HNCB).

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), an industry leader in innovative, online holistic health education, has been named by Oregon Business magazine one of the 2015 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon.

The National Association for Nutrition Professionals (NANP) will bring together more than 200 holistic nutrition experts, educators, practitioners, and enthusiasts for an expansive event in St. Paul, Minnesota this spring.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), a leader in holistic health distance education programs, has joined the national State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) initiative through the state of Oregon, an interstate partnership that expands student access to online education.

Holistic Health Practitioner Stephanie Austin has been named the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2015 Outstanding Graduate for American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS).

Lindsay Boyers, health author and holistic nutrition consultant, has been named the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2015 Famous Alumni for American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS).

ACHS makes it easy for U.S. Armed Forces servicemembers, military spouses, and veterans to maximize their education benefits and invest in their future with degree programs and career training in holistic health.

Naturopathic physicians—primary care physicians who focus on the art and science of natural medicine—have been licensed in Oregon since 1927.

Case management is a rapidly growing occupation in the United States. According to the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), there are more than 35,000 board-certified case managers working in the U.S. as well as abroad.

Through my studies [at ACHS] I have come away with a broad set of practical tools to help others.

The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS)—an accredited online holistic health college—is proud to announce that President & Founder Dorene Petersen was awarded the 2014 Service award from the National Association of Nutrition Professionals