The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe College Store Donates to Mercy Corps’s Work in Haiti
The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe College Store selected Mercy Corps as their partnership organization to raise awareness and funds for relief work in Haiti. The Apothecary Shoppe, which pledged on their website 20% of sales made between January 15-31, 2010, to Mercy Corps raised $1,000, which will help... - February 10, 2010
ACHS Gears Up for Better Living Show at the Expo Center March 26-28, 2010
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is gearing up for the 2010 Energy Trust Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center March 26-28. The College, exhibiting for their second year, will have new this year interactive holistic health presentations and lifestyle displays, as well as... - January 28, 2010
MyCAA Financial Assistance for Military Spouses Now Available for ACHS Programs in CAM
Up to $6,000 in MyCAA assistance for military spouses now available for ACHS programs in CAM. - December 17, 2009
ACHS Launches New Courses Targeting Health and Nutrition Education
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces two new courses for 2010 starting January 18, Personal and Community Health (HLTH 101) and Introduction to Nutrition (NUT 101), in response to the growing demand for accredited health and nutrition training. As interest in complementary... - December 05, 2009
ACHS Grad and Local Herbalist to Teach Kids & Herbs Course for Parents
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Angie Goodloe, a Portland-area ACHS graduate and Master Herbalist, will be teaching a new course called Kids & Herbs: A Naturally Simple Course for Parents. Goodloe graduated from the ACHS Diploma in Herbal Studies program in 2006 and now... - October 16, 2009
ACHS Announces 2009 ‘Be Part of the Solution’ Video Contest Winner
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Moses Untulan, a 21-year-old Vancouver, WA resident and student in the ACHS Associate of Applied Sciences in Complementary Alternative Medicine degree program, is the winner of the ACHS 2009 Be Part of the Solution video contest. Moses will be... - October 16, 2009
American College of Healthcare Sciences Named Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2010 G.I. Jobs list of Military Friendly Schools honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools who do the most to create opportunity for American veterans. - September 24, 2009
Registration Deadline for Green Your Life, ACHS Wellness Retreat and Conference is Sept. 18
Wellness is a daily endeavor. It requires care and conscious decision making to maintain optimal health. Learn to create and support wellness at the ACHS six-day, five-night retreat at Breitenbush Wellness Center, where ACHS faculty and presenters will guide you through a series of workshops and nature-based outdoor sessions that will help you to explore your wellness potential. - September 16, 2009
ACHS Now Offers Six Graduate Certificates for Specialized CAM Training
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has launched six new graduate certificate programs in the field of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). These new certificates impart graduate-level specialized training with less time and financial commitment found in the more traditional... - July 25, 2009
American College Announces Hire of Dr. Arianna Staruch, ND, as Academic Dean
American College of Healthcare Sciences has hired Dr. Arianna Staruch, ND, to serve as Academic Dean effective July 1, 2009. Dr. Staruch will oversee all aspects of the College’s educational programs and new course and program development to better meet the growing demand for accredited,... - July 17, 2009
ACHS Raises Lavender Awareness with Two Educational Events in July
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) will host two educational events in July to raise awareness about the benefits of growing lavender and its applications. The Lavender Distillation at Sherwood Lavender Farm on July 12 has a materials fee of $35. U-Pick Lavender on July 17 is free to attend. Both events require RSVP. Call (503) 244-0726 or email admissions@achs.edu to reserve your space. - June 26, 2009
ACHS Sponsors 30 AHA Memberships for the First 30 Students Who Enroll
On May 27, 2009, the American College of Healthcare Sciences pledged to sponsor 30 memberships to the American Herb Association (AHA) for the first 30 new students who enroll at ACHS in a degree or diploma program. ACHS is committed to the American herb industry and supports the goals of the AHA,... - May 29, 2009
ACHS Offers Imagine American Scholarship to Veterans and Spouses of Active Duty Servicemembers
American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon, has been approved as a participating institution in the national Imagine America scholarship program. This scholarship offers veterans with expired military benefits and spouses of active duty servicemembers a one-time scholarship of... - May 10, 2009
New Name to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in the United States
Australasian College of Health Sciences announced today that, effective May 1, it will change its name to American College of Healthcare Sciences to celebrate its 20th year of operations in the United States. “2009 is our 20th Anniversary of starting operations in the Oregon. To celebrate... - May 02, 2009
Australasian College’s Green Approach to Education Approved by Green Business Network
The Australasian College of Health Sciences (ACHS) is now an approved member of Green America’s Green Business Network, America’s oldest network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses. To earn approval, the College passed Green America’s stringent screening... - February 08, 2009
ACHS Launches New Career-Oriented, Wellness Credential Programs
The Australasian College of Health Sciences (ACHS) in Portland, Oregon, launches seven new career-oriented credential programs beginning January 2009. The College developed these one-of-a-kind programs to meet growing industry demand for accessible, holistic health career training. Specially designed to meet the needs of higher education’s fast-growing population— non-traditional students — ACHS now offers greater access to viable CAM-based careers and businesses. - December 28, 2008
Community Wellness Draws Larger-Than-Expected Crowd
More than 40 people filled the ACHS Apothecary Shoppe College Store Saturday, November 15 for a free community wellness event. The College hosts several events a year with themes like lavender distillation and HerbDay, which emphasize seasonal tips for holistic wellness. The November 15 event... - November 26, 2008
Sprouts Teams with Australasian College of Health Sciences for 21st-Century Professional Development
In this economy, more Americans than ever are taking action to avoid costly medical expenses. Employers are seeing the value in having trained employees to help consumers make informed and safe choices. One such company is Sprouts Farmers Markets. With 31 stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and... - November 26, 2008
Veterans and Armed Service Members Now Eligible for Increased GI Bill and Veterans Benefits for Holistic Health Online Degrees
Australasian College of Health Sciences announces that ACHS has been approved as an Institution of Higher Learning by the Department of Veterans Affairs. - September 27, 2008
New English Composition Courses at Australasian College
ACHS is delighted to announce the launch of its new English Composition courses, with the first class starting November 17, 2008. - September 10, 2008
Australasian College Announces First Online Accredited Degrees in Complementary Alternative Medicine
Australasian College of Health Sciences approved to offer unique degree programs in Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 11, 2008