Press Releases

New York RN to BSN Completion Program Earns ACEN Accreditation

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is proud to announce that the New York Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Completion Program) with a holistic focus is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs, and achieving ACEN accreditation is a New York RN to BSN Completion Program Earns ACEN Accreditation

PCOM to Offer Treatments at Tunnel to Towers Run

Acupuncture and Massage Relieves Stress for 9/11 Heroes and Survivors at Tunnel to Towers Run on Sunday, September 27th NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 Contact: Cynthia Neipris (212) 982-3456 x229 [email protected]   Sunday, September 27th – Police officers, firefighters, survivors of 9/11, family members, and supporters from throughout the world will receive acupuncture PCOM to Offer Treatments at Tunnel to Towers Run

Public Notice: ACEN to Visit PCOM-NY Campus for Accreditation Review, Oct 6-8

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine wishes to announce that it will host a site review for the initial accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in (Holistic) Nursing Completion Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) from October 6th until October 8th. You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program Public Notice: ACEN to Visit PCOM-NY Campus for Accreditation Review, Oct 6-8

Introducing the Janet Tsai Memorial Scholarship Recipients

JANET TSAI Memorial Scholarship Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-NY is delighted to announce the four recipients of the Janet Tsai Memorial Scholarship. Recipients were nominated by Pacific College faculty and staff and were chosen based on their interest in and commitment to women’s health and women with disabilities. Janet was an alumna and faculty member Introducing the Janet Tsai Memorial Scholarship Recipients

David Rich Sol appointed Dean of Asian Holistic Health and Massage of Chicago

The administration of the Chicago campus is pleased to announce the appointment of David Rich Sol as Dean of Asian Holistic Health and Massage. David has served Pacific College in multiple capacities since December 2009; as a valued faculty member, Massage Department Chair and as the Campus E-Learning Liaison. He will remain Massage Department Chair, as David Rich Sol appointed Dean of Asian Holistic Health and Massage of Chicago

PCOM Faculty Member Carla Mariano Appointed to American Nurses Association Workgroup

Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM, faculty in the PCOM Holistic Nursing Program, has been appointed to the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Revision Workgroup. This group will be reviewing and revising the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice throughout the next 12 months. This document describes the who, PCOM Faculty Member Carla Mariano Appointed to American Nurses Association Workgroup

Exciting News! Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Obtains Grant Funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Pacific College is proud to announce another step in furthering Chinese medicine research and accessibility! The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) granted the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) New York campus $670,000 dollars for the project entitled, Evidence Informed Practice: Faculty and Curriculum Development last fall. Exciting News! Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Obtains Grant Funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Some Federal Healthcare to Cover Massage Therapy without Proof of Medical Necessity

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2013 Some Federal Healthcare to Cover Massage Therapy without Proof of Medical Necessity   Massage therapy is now eligible for reimbursement from Federal HCFSA health care plans without a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), according to the FSAFEDS. — San Diego, Calif. – The Federal Flexible Spending Account Some Federal Healthcare to Cover Massage Therapy without Proof of Medical Necessity

PCOM Loves New York – Treating Our Heroes at the Tunnel to Towers 5k

Community involvement and outreach are an integral part of the PCOM experience; another reason students choose to study Oriental medicine at Pacific College. Last Sunday, more than 20 interns and faculty members from Pacific College, New York had the honor of volunteering services to those who put their lives on the line for all of PCOM Loves New York – Treating Our Heroes at the Tunnel to Towers 5k

Pacific College Serves Veterans at Stand Down

SAN DIEGO, CA (June 24, 2013) — Pacific College supervisors and interns will be supporting the veteran community by donating their time and holistic healing talents during this year’s 26th Annual Stand Down event, July 12-14, 2013. Veterans will be able to come by and receive free acupuncture and massage treatments from Pacific College representatives, Pacific College Serves Veterans at Stand Down

Pacific College Brings Massage Therapy to Joffrey Ballet School

NEW YORK, NY (March 11, 2013) – Pacific College of Oriental Medicine massage students will soon have the unique opportunity to work alongside dancers of the Joffrey Ballet School, as part of their hands-on clinical experience, beginning March 2013. Massage interns will practice their orthopedic and sports massage techniques by treating professional faculty and student Pacific College Brings Massage Therapy to Joffrey Ballet School