Centennial, CO – November 2024 – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the results of its recent Executive Committee elections. Dr. Benjamin W. Griffith II, DAc, LAc, DiplAc, has been elected as Vice President, and Brittany C. Sanelli, M.Ac., L.Ac., has been elected as Member-at-Large. Read More ...
The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) invites all member school personnel, students, and faculty to the in-person Spring 2025 Meeting, held in conjunction with the ASA Annual Meeting (Sept. 26-27, 2025). This in-person event offers a rich program designed to maximize engagement, enhance collaboration, and provide value for member schools and stakeholders. Read More ...
The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Executive Committee election. Thomas Kouo, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, has been elected to a two year term as President. Read More ...
Below, we share and amplify fundraising relief efforts to directly benefit two of our member schools in North Carolina* - Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC and Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, NC. Both fundraising efforts listed below are 501(c)(3) organizations and are fully tax deductible. Read More ...
As you may know, Hurricane Helene recently made its way through the Southeast United States, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to communities along its path. On behalf of the Executive Committee, we extend our heartfelt support to any of our member schools that may have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Read More ...
[Centennial, Colorado] – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc, Dean of the Eastern Medicine Department at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), as the new Member-at-Large on the CCAHM Executive Committee. This appointment comes as a result of a vacancy created by the resignation of the previous Member-at-Large, Chad Egresi. Read More ...
[Centennial, Colorado] - The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is proud to announce the updated 7th Edition of the “Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Manual: Best Practices for Acupuncture Needle Safety and Related Procedures.” This latest edition represents the Council's ongoing commitment to promoting the highest standards of safety and professional practice in the field of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Read More ...
It is with great sadness that ATOM shares the news that its beloved founder, Dr. Johanna Chu Yen passed peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the home of her son in Palo Alto, California.She was 91 years old. Read More ...
[Centennial, Colorado] – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) proudly announces the results of its Fall 2023 Executive Committee Election, marking a new chapter in CCAHM’s leadership dedicated to support member institutions in advancing the field of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (AHM) through educational excellence. Read More ...
The CCAHM 2023 Fall Conference will take place virtually from Monday, October 30, 2023, to Friday, November 3, 2023 and the overall schedule is available online now. You can also learn more about our expert faculty on our Meet the Presenters page. Read More ...
[Centennial, Colorado] - The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Richeimer, CAE, as its Executive Director, effective immediately. After serving as Interim Executive Director since the end of August 2023, Richeimer's permanent appointment ensures continuity and stability for the Council. Read More ...
[Centennial, Colorado] – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is proud to announce two pivotal faculty development sessions at the upcoming CCAHM 2023 Fall Conference, set to take place virtually from Monday, October 30, 2023, to Friday, November 3, 2023. Read More ...
The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is excited to announce the appointment of Kristin Richeimer, CAE, as its new Interim Executive Director. Richeimer, a seasoned association management professional with over 20 years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise and leadership skills to guide CCAHM during a critical transition period ... Read More ...
"Acupuncture Fever - The Road to Legalization in California" is a one-hour documentary to commemorate the outstanding accomplishment of predecessors in the profession. This film is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of those who fought for the recognition of acupuncture as a legitimate practice. Read More ...
The AHM Coalition is a collaboration of the four major national acupuncture organizations (ACAHM, ASA, CCAHM, and NCCAOM) to advance professional standards of acupuncture and herbal medicine through education, advocacy, and research. This town hall will provide why this coalition began, what the mission/vison/goals are, and what the focus will be for the immediate future and five years from now. Read More ...
The ASA and the NCCAOM commend U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) for introducing the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act. Read More ...
The agenda for the Commission's late August meeting will include review of pending interim site visit reports, focused visit reports, monitoring reports and substantive change applications in addition to addressing pre-accreditation, initial and renewal accreditation application requests. Read More ...
To celebrate 2021 Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Day on October 24, NCCAOM and ASA partnered to launch a dedicated AHM site and host a variety of events including a photo contest and Town Hall. Read More ...
Because of the highly unusual circumstances and challenges presented to the postsecondary education community by COVID-19, the United States Department of Education has given accreditors certain regulatory flexibilities as a unique and temporary departure from the Department’s accrediting agency requirements. Read More ...