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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 2d

🌿 Study holistic health, nutrition, aromatherapy & more—anytime, anywhere! ACHS offers accredited, flexible online programs backed by science & expert support. Start your journey today: achs.edu/american-col... #ACHS #OnlineLearning

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 4d

🌟 Happy #FinancialAidDay! 🌟 At ACHS, we celebrate our amazing financial aid team & the life-changing support they provide students. 💚 Learn more: achs.edu/blog/financi...

#ACHSblog #StudentSuccess #EducationForAll #ACHS

Financial Aid Day: Supporting ACHS Students | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Celebrating Financial Aid Day at ACHS: Honoring our team who empower students to access holistic health education and achieve their dreams.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 6d

🗞️ ACHS Wellness Wire🗞️ NIH launches a landmark 5-year project on whole-person health—mapping how organs & systems work together to guide future research.

Read more: www.nih.gov/news-events/...

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 10d

Exciting news! Two more participants join the ACHS 2025 Virtual Employer Summit on Oct 16:

✨ Health Wright Products – leaders in dietary supplement manufacturing
✨ Alliance of International Aromatherapists – advancing aromatherapy worldwide

#ACHS #EmployerSummit

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 11d

🌹 Rose Essential Oil: Science Meets Tradition 🌹
ACHS Founding President Dorene Petersen shares her journeys through India, Turkey & Bulgaria, exploring rose oil’s history and benefits. Read now: achs.edu/blog/rose-es...
#ACHSblog #RoseEssentialOil #Aromatherapy

Rose Essential Oil: Science Meets Tradition | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Dorene Petersen explores the history, science, and wellness benefits of rose essential oil.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 13d

🌿 Learn natural remedies on your schedule! Explore herbal medicine, aromatherapy & holistic nutrition with flexible online programs at ACHS.

✨ Read the blog: achs.edu/blog/flexibl...

#ACHSblog #NaturalHealth #OnlineLearning #WellnessJourney

Why Flexible Learning Makes Natural Remedies Accessible | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Learn herbal medicine, aromatherapy & nutrition anytime, anywhere with affordable, flexible ACHS programs that fit your lifestyle.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 16d

🌿 ACHS leaders joined the 2025 BLD PNW B Local Conference in Portland, exploring how business can be a true force for good. Read more achs.edu/blog/leaders...

#ACHSblog #BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessForGood #Leadership #CommunityImpact #ACHS

Leadership and Sustainability Lessons from BLD PNW 2025 | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS joined BLD PNW 2025, connecting with B Corps to share ideas, foster sustainability, and advance community, wellness, and student success.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 18d

ACHS launches 2 new affordable online certificates in Nature’s Remedies & Mental Wellness 🌱✨ Flexible, career-ready programs.
Learn more: achs.edu/news/2025/10...

#ACHCSnews #HolisticHealth #WellnessEducation

ACHS Expands Holistic Health Education with Two Practical, Low-Cost Certificates | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS launches two new certificates in aromatherapy, herbal nutrition, and mental wellness, expanding affordable integrative health education.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 20d

Healthy Kitchens & Families: Nutrient-Saving Cooking Hacks achs.edu/blog/nutrien...
Boost your family’s health with simple kitchen hacks: swap foods, cook gently, pair foods, and eat the rainbow! 🍎🥦
#ACHSblog #HealthyEating #KitchenHacks #FamilyMeals #WellnessTips

Healthy Kitchens & Families: Nutrient-Saving Cooking Hacks | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Maximize nutrition at home with simple cooking hacks—swap ingredients, use gentle methods, pair foods, and eat the rainbow!

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Fall II Enrollment Open! 🚨
Learn aromatherapy, herbal medicine & nutrition in the ACHS Nature’s Remedies Certificate. Deadline to register: Oct 3, 2025.

👉 achs.edu/programs/nat...

#ACHSedu #HolisticHealth #HerbalMedicine #Aromatherapy #HolisticNutrition

Nature's Remedies Community Certificate | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Learn aromatherapy, herbalism, and nutrition to support your family's health naturally and become a wellness resource in your community.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 25d

🌿 Announcing two more participants for the ACHS 2025 Virtual Employer Summit (Oct 16)!

✨ TimelyCare – virtual health & wellness for students
✨ Berry Street – supports dietitians w/ insurance & admin

Learn more 👉 contact.achs.edu/employer-sum...

#ACHS #EmployerSummit

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 New from ACHS! 🌿 Two applied certificates in holistic health: Nature’s Remedies (Oct 23, 2025) + Holistic Mental Health (Feb 2026). 100% online + flexible. Learn more 👉 achs.edu/news/2025/09...

#ACHSnews #HolisticHealth #WellnessEducation #OnlineLearning

ACHS Launches Two Innovative Certificate Programs in Natural Remedies and Mental Health | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS launches two new online holistic health certificates in Fall 2025 & Spring 2026, offering flexible, hands-on wellness training.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · 27d

🍂 Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍁 As day and night align, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and embrace seasonal wellness with herbal tea or calming oils. How will you celebrate this moment of balance? 🍎✨ #AutumnEquinox #MindfulLiving #NaturalHealth #ACHSedu

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 19

When Lacy Watson found ACHS, she discovered the flexible online herbalism program she needed to fuel her holistic health passion. 🌿 Now, she runs Morning Moon Digital Media, helping wellness pros shine online & off. Start your journey: achs.edu/academics/de...

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 17

🌿 ACHS is launching a new Nature’s Remedies Certificate! Gain practical skills in herbs, essential oils, & whole-food nutrition for personal wellness or career growth. Flexible, affordable, and hands-on. Learn more 👉 achs.edu/blog/natures...

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 15

🌍 ACHS is turning our 2025–2027 Strategic Plan into action! From Portland to Sweden, we’re:
✨ Building B Corp partnerships
🌿 Advancing herbal medicine
🌱 Leading global sustainability talks

Learn more: achs.edu/news/2025/09...
#ACHSnews #Sustainability #HolisticHealth #Bcorp

ACHS Grows Global and Local Partnerships to Advance Sustainability | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS activates its 2025–2027 plan with global & local partnerships, advancing sustainability, herbal medicine, and student opportunities.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 11

🌿 ACHS grad Cloud Galanes-Rosenbaum turned their journey with disability, neurodiversity & holistic health into a mission of advocacy & connection. 💚 Read their inspiring story of resilience & purpose. 🔗 achs.edu/blog/alumni-...
#HolisticHealth #ACHSblog #LivingAuthentically

Cloud’s Journey in Holistic Health & Disability Advocacy | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Cloud Galanes-Rosenbaum found healing, purpose, & advocacy through holistic health after a lifelong journey with disability & self-discovery.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌞📚 Congrats to our Summer 2025 Dean’s List students! 🌿✨ Your 4.0 GPA reflects dedication, passion, and hard work in integrative health. Keep shining!

👉 Full list: hubs.li/Q03lr6Vh0

#ACHSedu #DeansList #Summer2025 #StudentSuccess

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢🚨 Deadlines Ahead!
Fall II Accelerated Term begins Oct 23.

📌 Apply by Sept 26
📌 Register by Oct 3 (late fee after)

Explore courses & get started: hubs.li/Q03w2LZF0

#ACHSedu #OnlineLearning #IntegrativeHealth #FallTermII

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌲 Reconnect with nature through forest bathing, a mindful walk that boosts well-being. Enhance your experience with herbs and oils like cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).

Read more: achs.edu/blog/enhanci...
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Enhancing Forest Bathing with Herbs and Oils | American College of Healthcare Sciences

Forest bathing is a mindful nature walk that boosts mood and supports overall wellness. Enhance the experience with herbs & essential oils.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Turn your passion for holistic health into a career! 🌿 ACHS offers accredited, flexible online programs to help you achieve your dreams.

Start your journey today ➡️ achs.edu/programs/

#BackToSchool #HolisticHealthEducation #ACHS #WellnessProfessionals

A quote from Eleanor Roosevelt that says the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Aug 29

In observance of Labor Day on Sept 1, 2025, our offices and the Apothecary Shoppe will be closed. Enjoy the holiday, recharge, and celebrate workers everywhere! We'll be back to assist you the next business day. #HappyLaborDay #ACHS

American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌿 ACHS is partnering with Eco-School Network to empower young changemakers & create healthier, greener K-8 schools across Oregon. 🌱
Learn more: achs.edu/news/2025/08...
#ACHSnews #Sustainability #WellnessEducation

ACHS Partnership Expands Student-Led Sustainability in Oregon Schools | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS partners with Eco-School Network to connect students with K-8 sustainability projects, fostering healthier schools and communities.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚 Need help with writing or APA formatting? The ACHS Peer Support Center offers student-to-student support in writing, APA, herbalism, aromatherapy & more! 🌿 Join Zoom hours, explore Tips & Tricks videos, or book 1:1 help. 👉 achs.edu/peer-tutorin... #ACHS #StudentSuccess

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American College of Healthcare Sciences @achsedu.bsky.social · Aug 20

Exciting news! 🎉 ACHS has partnered with New Century Labs to give our community exclusive access to fast, affordable, high-quality blood testing. 💚 Learn more: achs.edu/news/2025/08...
#ACHSnews #WholePersonWellness #HealthInnovation

ACHS Announces New Marketplace Partnership with New Century Labs | American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS welcomes New Century Labs as a Marketplace Partner, offering the ACHS community exclusive access to diagnostic testing services.

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