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CCAHM Office Closed December 25-27th and January 1st
The office will be closed Dec. 25-27th and on January 1st for the holidays. Read More ...
Live Webinar: Essential Updates for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Education Administrators - Jan. 14, 2025
Join us for a members-only webinar exclusively for CCAHM member schools, designed to keep you informed about the latest legislative and compliance trends impacting higher education institutions. Read More ...
CCAHM Welcomes New Vice President and Member-at-Large after November Special Election
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 ...
CCAHM 2025 Spring Conference In-Person - Save the Date!
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 ...
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Announces 2024 Executive Committee Election Results
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 ...
Hurricane Relief for Impacted Member Schools | Please Donate Today
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 ...
Message From CCAHM after Hurricane Helene
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 ...
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Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc Appointed as Member-at-Large on CCAHM Executive Committee
[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 ...
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Releases the Updated Clean Needle Technique Manual - 7th Edition
[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 ...
CCAHM 2024 Fall Virtual Conference - Save the Date - Oct. 28-Oct. 31
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine Remembers Beloved Founder, Dr. Johanna Chu Yen
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 ...
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Announces 2023 Executive Committee Election Results
[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 ...
NIH Funding Opportunity To Support Virtual Resource Centers for Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH)
CCAHM 2023 Fall Conference Schedule is Available Now
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 ...
Kristin Richeimer, CAE Appointed as Executive Director for the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
[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 ...
Unlocking the Future of Education: CCAHM Announces Future-Focused Faculty Development Sessions at its 2023 Fall Conference
[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 ...
Kristin Richeimer, CAE Appointed as New Interim Executive Director for CCAHM
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 ...
AACMA Documentary Film
"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 Townhall
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 ...
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act
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 ...
Summer 2022 Commission Meeting Agenda
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 ...
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Day
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 ...
Emergency Waiver Flexibilities Extended
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 ...