Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

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The '''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''' is a [[Naturopathy|naturopathic]] college located in Tempe, [[Arizona]] that teaches naturopathic medicine and [[acupuncture]]/oriental medicine. As of 2022, faculty is dominated by people without medical degrees.<ref name=faculty>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220302012656/https://www.scnm.edu/about-scnm/scnm-faculty/ SCNN Faculty] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 2, 2022).</ref> None of the three deans have MD degrees. Three of 18 faculty in the School of Naturopathic Medicine, one of 16 faculty in the School of Nutrition has an MD, and four of the 53 adjunct faculty have MD degrees.<ref name=faculty/> As of 2022, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.<ref>[https://www.scnm.edu/about-scnm/accreditation/ Accreditation] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 31, 2022).</ref> Quackwatch strongly advises against attending a naturopathic school.<ref>[https://quackwatch.org/naturopathy/links/edu/ Naturopathic Education] (January 20, 2008) ''Quackwatch''.</ref> As of September 26, 2022, the college will be changing its name to the '''Sonoran University of Health Sciences'''.<ref>[https://www.scnm.edu/university/ Sonoran University of Health Sciences] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''.</ref>

Despite annual [[influenza]] vaccinations being effective for prevention, SCNM has instead recommended ineffective vitamins and minerals, botanical medicine and lifestyle recommendation for preventing the flu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170506142138/http://www.medcenter.scnm.edu/services/scnm-medicinary/flu-prevention-and-treatment/ Flu Prevention and Treatment] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from May 6, 2017).</ref> Although SCNM both requires and administers vaccinations ([[Hepatitis B]], [[MMR vaccine|MMR]], [[COVID]]), their allowed exemptions are broad, allowing by medical and religious exemptions.<ref>[https://my.scnm.edu/ICS/icsfs/Vaccination_Requirements_approved-_Added_policy_po.pdf?target=9feb523a-a206-45f4-96c7-15d3f1afce12 Vaccination Requirements] (10/30/21) ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''.</ref>

{{quackbox|Many naturopathic theories and practices are not based on the body of basic knowledge related to health, disease, and health care which has been widely accepted by the scientific community. Moreover, naturopathic education does not prepare practitioners to make adequate diagnoses and provide appropriate treatment.|<ref>[https://quackwatch.org/naturopathy/ Naturopathy], Quackwatch.</ref>}}

==Academics==
As of 2022, SCNM offers the following degree programs:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220301213630/https://www.scnm.edu/programs/ Degrees for the Future of Healthcare] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 1, 2022).</ref>
*[[Alternative Medicine Education|Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)]]
*Concurrent Masters of Public Health (MPH) in conjunction with the University of Arizona (UA) — Notably, the MPH is administered and taught entirely through UA, and credits are transferrable from UA to SCNM but not vice versa.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210515175832/https://www.scnm.edu/programs/school-of-naturopathic-medicine/concurrent-degrees/dual-degree-with-ms-in-public-health-mph/ Master of Public Health and Doctor of Naturopathy: Earn Two Degrees] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''.</ref>
*Concurrent acupuncture license (LAc) administered and taught through the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220301200739/https://www.scnm.edu/programs/school-of-naturopathic-medicine/concurrent-degrees/dual-degree-with-ms-in-acupuncture-lac/ Earn Both Your LAc and ND Degrees With Our Concurrent Degree Pathway] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''.</ref>
*Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN)
*Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL)

===Research===
The former Chief Medical Officer at SCNM, Thomas A. Kruzel (ND), made the preposterous claim that "The early detection of multiple sclerosis by "[[Pulse diagnosis|pulse]]" and "tongue" diagnosis, such as to effect a cure by [[hydrotherapy]], [[homeopathy]], [[acupuncture]], diet, and other methods."<ref>[https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/d09397_public_ccs_opp_to_renewed_motion_to_quash.pdf Motion to Quash] Federal Trade Commission vs. Health Research Laboratories et al. (4/14/2021) '' Federal Trade Commission'', reprinting "Naturopathy: A Critical Appraisal" by Kimball C. Atwood (2003).</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20031003120332/https://www.scnm.edu/news/uploads/ms.pdf Multiple Sclerosis] by Thomas A. Kruzel (c. 2003) ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from October 3, 2003).</ref>

Given the large faculty of the college that includes people with actual MDs and PhDs, there is a paucity of [[peer-reviewed]] published research by the faculty in non-[[crank]] journals. According to their website, the complete list of publications through 2021. A few submitted-but-unpublished papers are not included here — actual scientists don't get participation prizes.<ref>[https://www.scnm.edu/research/research-publications/ Research Publications] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''. The list:</ref>

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*'''2010'''
**Denzler, K.L. (2010). Regulation of inflammatory gene expression by immunostimulatory botanicals. PLoS ONE. 2010. 5:e12561. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2012'''
**Arndt, W., et al. Rediscovery of a 19th century cure for smallpox. PLOS ONE 7(3):e32610. Epub 2012 Mar 9 — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal, but why are they researching archaic [[smallpox]] cures decades after it was eradicated by evidence-based medicine?'''
**Morrill, K. et al. Spectrum of Anti-microbial Activity Associated with [[Colloidal silver|Colloidal Silver]]. J. Alt. Medicine. (2012 Sep 27). 19 : 224-231. — '''alt-med in an alt-med journal'''

*'''2014'''
**Snowden, R., et al. A comparison of the anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of extracts from commonly used medicinal plants. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2014 May 7. 20 (5): 375-382. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Swanson, M., Langland, J.O. “Voices of Naturopathic Research”. Nat Doc News and Review. August 2014. — '''not peer reviewed'''

*'''2015'''
**Ferreira, V., et al. Treatment of Herpes Zoster with botanical interventions. A case report. Nat. Doc. News and Review. November, 2015. – '''alt-med journal'''
**Grise, D.E., et al. Improved clinical outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus utilizing integrative medicine: a case report. Global Adv. Health Med. 2015. 4:57-61. — peer reviewed alt-med journal
**Virdee, K., et al. Food specific IgG antibody-guided exclusion diets followed by resolution of asthma symptoms and reduction in pharmacological interventions in two patients: a case report. Global Adv. Health Med. 4: 62-66. 2015. — '''peer reviewed alt-med journal'''
**Wheeler, M., et al. Alternating symptoms in the homeopathic treatment of bipolar disorder: platinum metallicum. A case report. Amer. J. Homeo. Med. 2015. 108:145-153. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Wolf, J., et al. Restoration of function following traumatic brain injury with acupuncture. A case report. Global Adv. Health Med. 2015. 4:52-57. — '''peer reviewed alt-med journal'''

*'''2016'''
**Allen, J., et al. Treatment of chronic migraine pain with acupuncture and herbal medications: case report. J. Chinese Medicine 110:18-22. 2016. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Denzler, K., et al. Melissa officinalis extract inhibits herpes simplex virus I glycoprotein B interaction with herparin sulfate. Herbal Medicine. Vol 2, No 2:12. 2016. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Denzler, K., et al. Characterization of the physiological response following in vivo administration Astragalus membranaceus. Evid. Based Comp. Alt. Med. Vol 2016, Art 6861078.— '''alt-med journal'''
**Ferreira, V., et al. Treatment of Verruca Vulgaris (common warts) with a synergistic botanical blend: case report. Nat. Doc. News and Review (May, 2016). — '''alt-med journal'''
**Ferreira, V., et al. Characterization of the effect of botanical tinctures and oils on the growth and differentiation of Candida albicans. Herbal Medicine Vol 2, No 2:14. 2016. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Grise, D., Peyman, T., Langland, J.O. Remission of schizoaffective disorder utilizing integrative medicine: a case report. Alt Ther Health Med (accepted for publication).2016.  — '''alt-med journal, apparently never published'''
**Kwiatkowski, L., et al. Resolution of allergic rhinitis and reactive bronchospasm with natural interventions and food specific IgG elimination. A case report. Alt Ther Health Med (accepted for publication). 2016.  — '''alt-med journal, apparently never published'''
**Nelson E, et al. Quality Control of Botanical Tinctures: Endogenous Bacterial Flora Present in Botanical Extractions. HSOA J Altern Complement Integr Med 2: 012. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.24966/ACIM-7562/100012. 2016. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Ruiz, G. G., et al. A Lack of Bioactive Predictability for Marker Compounds Commonly Used for Herbal Medicine Standardization. Plos One, 11(7), e0159857. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0159857. 2016.
**Ruiz, G., et al. A lack of bioactive predictability for marker compounds commonly used for herbal medicine preparation. Plos One 11(7):e0159857. 2016. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2017'''
**Cooper, J., Deng, Y., and Langland, J.Enhancing Recovery from Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture and Botanical Therapy: A Case Report.  J. Chin. Med. JCM 114/56. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Huynh, T. P., et al. Characterization of a PKR inhibitor from the pathogenic ranavirus, Ambystoma tigrinum virus, using a heterologous vaccinia virus system.  Virology, 511290-299. doi.012:10.1016/j.virol.2017.08. 2017. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Huynh, T., et al. Characterization of a PKR inhibitor from the pathogenic ranavirus, Ambystoma tigrinum virus, using a heterologous vaccinia virus system. Virology. 511:290-299. 2017. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Kadar GE, Thompson HG. The affective domain in healthcare education. Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering. Assumed or Assessed? 6(4):00207. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Koehler, H., et al. Inhibition of DAI-dependent necroptosis by the Z-DNA-binding domain of the vaccinia virus innate immune evasion protein, E3. PNAS. 10.1073/pnas.1700999114. 2017. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Kwiatkowski, K., et al. Integrative Treatment of Chronic Abdominal Bloating and Pain Associated with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. A Case Report. Alt Ther Health Med. 23:56-61. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Kwiatkowski, L., et al. Integrative Treatment of Chronic Abdominal Bloating and Pain Associated With Overgrowth of Small Intestinal Bacteria. A Case Report. Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine, 23(4), 56-61. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Mauss, J., et al. Multiple Sampling and SAF-Fixative Triple-Faeces-Testing for Dysbiosis and Pathogenic Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Case Report. Alt Ther Health Med. Oct 21. Pii: AT5587. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Nelson, E., et al. Treatment of an Athlete’s Plantar Warts using a Synergistic Botanical Blend: A case report. Alt Ther Health Med 23:51-54. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Otto, M., et al. The use of intravenous glutathione for symptom management of Parkinson’s Disease. A case report. Alt Ther Health Med Nov 4. Pii AT494, ISSN#1078-6791. 2017. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Ruiz, G., et al. Development of resistance to antimicrobial botanicals. Journal of Evolution and Health. Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 3. https://doi.org/10.15310/2334-3591.1065. 2017. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2018'''
**Cahill, T., et al. Antiviral  activity of metal chelates of caffeic acid and similar compounds towards herpes simplex and ebola viruses. Antiviral Research 160:143-150. 2018. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Falkner, M., et al. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Lisinopril Associated Diarrhea: A Case Report.  J. Chin. Med. 116:59-61. 2018. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Hoang, M., et al. Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. A Case Report. J. Chinese Medicine 118:32-35. 2018. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Kadar GE, Thompson HG. Obesity bias among preclinical and clinical chiropractic students and faculty at an integrative health care institution: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Chiropractic Education. 2018 Jul 25. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Langland, J.O., et al. Treatment of Pain Associated with Lyme Disease Neuralgia Using Perineural Injection Therapy: A Case Report. Current Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine CRCAM-119. DOI:10.29011/2577-2201/100019. 2018. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Mitchell, W., et al. Heat stress as a tool for detoxification.  J. Evol and Health, Vol 2, Iss 3, Art 14. 2018. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Muro, E., et al. Basin Glove: Disposable Wash Basin Liner in the Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Infections. Infectious Control Tips, June 11, 2018. — '''not peer reviewed'''
**Salisbury, L., Deng, Y., Hilmi, Y., Langland, J.O. The Treatment of Meniere’s Disease with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A Case Study. J. Chinese Medicine 117:68-71. 2018. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Seenauth, C., et al. Dextrose Prolotherapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Case Report. Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine, 24(1), 56-60. 2018. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Turner, T., et al. Schizophrenia: An evolutionary explanation for a maladapted modern environment. J. Evol and Health, Vol 2, Iss 3, Art 2. 2018. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Turner, T., et al. Identification of botanicals with potential therapeutic use against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Phytotherapy Res. 2018 Sep 25 doi: 10.1002/ptr.6198 — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2019'''
**M Amiri, et al. Efficacy and safety of a standardized extract from Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch in patients with ulcerative colitis: A randomized double blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complementary therapies in medicine 45, 262-268. 2019. — '''alt-med journal'''
**KR Dehmoradkhani, A Jafari, Y Shokoohinia, SA Emami, M Mojarrab. Flavonoids from the Aerial Parts of Artemisia biennis Willd. Pharmaceutical Sciences 25 (4), 364-368. 2019. — '''peer reviewed in an Iranian medical journal'''
**P Derakhshande, et al. Efficacy and safety of Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch capsules on symptom severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized, placebo-controlled … Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 16 (4). 2019. — '''alt-med journal'''
**L Hosseinzadeh, et al. Cytotoxic and Apoptogenic Sesquiterpenoids from the Petroleum Ether Extract of Artemisia aucheri Aerial Parts. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research: IJPR 18 (1), 391. 2019. — '''peer reviewed in an Iranian medical journal'''
**Kadar GE, Thompson HG. Obesity bias among preclinical and clinical chiropractic students and faculty at an integrative health care institution: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Chiropractic Education. 33:1, 8-15. 2019. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Kannan, L., et al. Anti-herpes virus activity of the carnivorous botanical, Sarracenia purpurea. Nature Scientific Reports volume 10, Article number: 18953 (2020). — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Nelson, E.O.; et al. (2019). Resolution of Recurrent Oro-facial Herpes Simplex Using a Topical Botanical Gel: A Case Report. Yale J Biol Med. 2020 Jun 29;93(2):277-281. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**H Rahmani, et al. Preparation and Characterization of Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles as a Potential Drug Delivery System for 5-Fluorouracil. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 9 (4), 601. 2019. — '''peer reviewed in an Iranian medical journal'''
**S Taheri, et al. Ugi efficient synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of coumarin-quinoline hybrids as apoptotic agents through mitochondria-related pathways. Bioorganic chemistry 91, 103147. 2019. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Q Zhou, et al. Identification of Potential Skin Sensitizers in Myrrh. Cosmetics 6 (3), 47. 2019. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2020'''
**H Koehler, et al. The Role of Endophytic/Epiphytic Bacterial Constituents in the Immunostimulatory Activity of the Botanical, Astragalus membranaceus.  Yale J Biol Med. 2020 Jun 29;93(2):239-250 — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Williams, A., Scally, G., and Langland, J. O. A Topical Botanical Therapy for the Treatment of Canine Papilloma Virus Associated Oral Warts:  A Case Report.Adv. Integrative Med. (Live Publication). — '''alt-med journal'''
**Kannan, L., Kumar, A., Kumar, A., Jacobs, B., and Langland, J.O. Anti-herpes virus activity of the carnivorous botanical, Sarracenia purpurea. Scientific Reports 10, 18953. 2020. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Ferreira, V., and Langland, J.O. Treatment of Herpes Zoster with Botanical Interventions: Case Report. Medicine Case Reports and Study Protocols: January 2021 - Volume 2 - Issue 1 - p e0058 — '''alt-med journal'''
**Koehler, H., Puchalski, et al. (2020). The Role of Endophytic/Epiphytic Bacterial Constituents in the Immunostimulatory Activity of the Botanical, Astragalus membranaceus. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 93(2), 239–250. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Nelson, E. O., et al. (2020). Resolution of Recurrent Oro-facial Herpes Simplex Using a Topical Botanical Gel: A Case Report. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 93(2), 277–281. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**M Asariha, et al. Green synthesis and structural characterization of gold nanoparticles from Achillea wilhelmsii leaf infusion and in vitro evaluation. Bulletin of Materials Science 43 (1), 57 2020. — '''not peer reviewed'''
**MR Golpayegani, et al. The Effect of oral Administration of Cichorium Intybus on Reduction of Liver Enzymes in Patients with Major Thalassemia: Randomized Clinical Trial Study (RCTs). International Journal of Pediatrics. 2020. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**M Mavaei, et al. One-step synthesized silver nanoparticles using isoimperatorin: evaluation of photocatalytic, and electrochemical activities. Scientific reports 10 (1), 1-122. 2020. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**F Jalilian, et al. Green synthesized silver nanoparticle from Allium ampeloprasum aqueous extract: Characterization, antioxidant activities, antibacterial and cytotoxicity effects. Advanced Powder Technology. 2020. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**MB Majnooni, et al. Isofraxidin: Synthesis, Biosynthesis, Isolation, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacological Properties. Molecules 25 (9), 2040. 2020. — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**A Chahardoli, et al. Analysis of organic acids. Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis, 767-823. 2020. — '''book chapter'''
**B Shahbazi, et al. Antidiabetic Potential of Prosopis farcta Roots: In Vitro Pancreatic Beta Cell Protection, Enhancement of Glucose Consumption, and Bioassay-Guided Fractionation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Majnooni, et al. (2020). Phytochemicals: Potential therapeutic interventions against coronavirus-associated lung injury. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2020.588467 — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''

*'''2021'''
**Ross, K., VanNortwick, M., & Dragone, D. (2021). Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A case report. EXPLORE, 17(3), 208–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2020.03.011 — '''alt-med journal'''
**Turner, T., et al. (2021). Characterization of the antibacterial activity from Ethanolic extracts of the botanical, Larrea tridentata. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03344-9 — '''alt-med journal'''
**Abers, M., et al. (2021). Antimicrobial activity of the aromatic constituents from essential oils. BMC Comp. Med. 21, 124 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03285-3. — '''alt-med journal'''
**Ferreira, V., Langland, J.O. (2021). Treatment of herpes zoster with botanical interventions: case report. Medicine Case Reports and Study Protocols: January 2021 – Volume 2 – Issue 1 – p e0058 doi:10.1097/MD9.0000000000000058 — '''single-blinded peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
**Serino E, et al. Salvigenin, a Trimethoxylated Flavone from Achillea Wilhelmsii C. Koch, Exerts Combined Lipid-Lowering and Mitochondrial Stimulatory Effects. Antioxidants. 2021; 10(7):1042. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10071042 — '''peer reviewed in a mainstream journal'''
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==Residencies==
The only type of residencies are in primary care practice, which is controversial considering that the medical community regards naturopathic medicine as [[pseudoscience]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20220513152627/https://www.scnm.edu/programs/school-of-naturopathic-medicine/residencies/ Residencies] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from May 13, 2022).</ref> Arizona has the "broadest naturopathic scope of practice" and "may be the worst-case scenario of any state licensing pseudoscience as medicine."<ref name=wildwest>[https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com/wild-west-naturopathic-ethical-review-board/ The Wild West: Tales of a Naturopathic Ethical Review Board in Arizona] by Britt Hermes (13 April 2015) ''Naturopathic Diaries''.</ref> Unlike many states, Arizona allows NDs to administer substances (including vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and natural substances) intravenously, and conduct minor surgery (though what 'minor' is is not defined in the law)<ref name=wildwest/><ref>[https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_04/4-18.pdf Arizona Administrative Code Title 4, Ch. 18 Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board] (September 30, 2015) ''Arizona Secretary of State''.</ref> IV administration is such a favorite procedure at SCNM, that it alluded to in their website's page-not-found (404) error message with "Uh Oh, 404 — Vein Not Found".<ref>[https://archive.ph/wip/MHK6u help.i.r.ded] "Uh Oh, 404 — Vein Not Found", ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from  5 Jun 2022 19:36:16 UTC).</ref>

===Clinics===
SCNM offers medical clinics on and off campus, they include regular naturopathic care, [[HIV/AIDS]] care, [[addiction]] support, and one for [[Domestic violence|abused women]] and [[Child abuse|children]]. <ref>[http://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/ Community Clinics] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 28, 2017).</ref>
 
*'''Hamilton Elementary Clinic'''
SCNM has offered a naturopathy clinic at the Arthur M. Hamilton Elementary in Phoenix. The elementary school primarily serves [[poor]] families. Despite the most prevalent health issues including including serious problems (diabetes, asthma, ADD) that are treatable by evidence-based medicine, SCNM offers ineffective treatments (acupuncture, physical medicine, supplementation and homeopathy).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327223434/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/hamilton-elementary/ Hamilton Elementary School Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine''.</ref>

*'''Mission of Mercy Arizona'''
Mission of Mercy Arizona is a [[Christian]] non-profit organization that provides free health care to people who cannot afford it.<ref>[https://www.amissionofmercy.org/arizona/our-services/ Our Services] ''Mission of Mercy Arizona''.</ref> SCNM students partner with the Mission of Mercy while staying out of the way of actual medical providers and not providing naturopathic treatments while possibly offending poor people about their "lifestyles" ("You will learn to work efficiently alongside conventional medical providers, and you will use modalities such as medications and lifestyle changes.").<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327224651/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/mission-of-mercy/ Mission of Mercy Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 27, 2017).</ref>

*'''The River Source'''
The River Source is a for-profit naturopathic addiction treatment center based on the twelve-step methodology of [[Alcoholics Anonymous]].<ref>[https://www.theriversource.org/blog/why-12-step-programs-are-best-for-addiction-recovery/ Why 12 Step Programs Are Best For Addiction Recovery] (June 29, 2015) ''The River Source''.</ref> River Source has stated that its programs are cheaper than others because "have a partnership with the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, allowing us to offer the latest advances in naturopathic medicine at a reduced cost."<ref>[https://www.theriversource.org/blog/how-much-does-drug-rehab-cost/ The River Source: Finding the Balance] ''The River Source''.</ref> Despite this claim, SCNM has offered archaic, ineffective (acupuncture, cupping therapy) and potentially dangerous treatments ([[detox]], nutritional IV therapy) at River Source.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170606172842/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/the-river-source/ The River Source Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from June 6, 2017).</ref>

*'''Sojourner Center'''
The Sojourner Center is a large center in Phoenix that offers support to victims of [[domestic violence]]. It is an entirely independent organization. Both the SCNM and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Medical Mobile Unit have offered free on-site healthcare to transitional housing participants of the Center.<ref>[https://www.sojournercenter.org/transitional-housing/ Transitional Housing] ''Sojourner Center''.</ref> It is unclear how cases where [[Evidence-based medicine|evidence-based medical]] advice contradicts naturopathic advice are handled. The SCNM has stated that they offer the "full scope of naturopathic modalities", including "acupuncture, homeopathy, [[Vitamin and mineral supplements|supplementation]] and [[Herbal supplement|botanicals]]" to participants.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160309014417/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/sojourner-center/ Sojourner Center Heritage and Hope Domestic Violence Shelter Clinics] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 9, 2016).</ref>

*'''Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Clinic'''
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The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Clinic existed from around 2014-2018.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170501000000*/http://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/southwest-center-for-hivaids/ Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived copies).</ref> It offered both nauropathic-but-ineffective (acupuncture, [[cupping]])<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327224048/http://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/southwest-center-for-hivaids/ Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 27, 2017).</ref> and effective synthetic prophylaxis (PrEP, presumably Truvada).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180527035726/https://swhiv.org/ Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Clinic] (archived from May 27, 2018).</ref>

*'''World Addiction and Health Institute'''
The World Addiction and Health Institute (WAMI) existed from about 2014-2017<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170601000000*/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/world-addiction-and-health-institute/ World Addiction and Health Institute (WAHI) Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived copies).</ref> under the direction of David Arneson, an ND, who got his degree at SCNM.<ref name=faculty/> The treatments ranged from possibly helpful (counseling) to useless (acupuncture, homeopathy to the potentially dangerous (nutritional IV therapy).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327224716/https://www.scnm.edu/clinical-training/community-clinics/world-addiction-and-health-institute/ World Addiction and Health Institute (WAHI) Clinic] ''Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine'' (archived from March 27, 2017).</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/02/24/warnings-about-drip-bars/ Trendy IV vitamin infusions don’t work — and might be unsafe. Experts explain why.] by Lala Tanmoy Das (February 24, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. EST) ''The Washington Post''.</ref><ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/naturopath-vitamin-iv-investigation-1.6246409 Naturopath who gave vitamin IVs to mental health patient without doctors' knowledge faces renewed probe] by Bethany Lindsay (Nov 14, 2021) ''CBC News''.</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.scnm.edu Official website] 

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[[Category:Crank schools]]
[[Category:Pseudoscience promoting organizations]]

Categories: Alternative medicine promoters, Anti-vaccination movement, Crank schools, Pseudoscience promoting organizations