Winrock International Honors Dorene Petersen with President’s Volunteer Service Award Portland, Ore. — May 24, 2017 — Winrock International announced it has awarded Dorene Petersen, President and Founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.

ACHS President Dorene Petersen planting a tree at the ACHS Campus Shipping & Production Facility ACHS Receives Gold Certification for Sustainability Portland, Ore.

Portland, Ore.—March 21, 2017—American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), an accredited, online integrative medicine college based in Portland, Ore., was recently recognized for being ranked #6 of 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine at their March 2, 2017 banquet at the Oregon Convention Center.

Portland, OR— February 23, 2017 — Lisa Powell, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate and Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, has received the DEAC’s 2017 Famous Alumni award. The DEAC Famous Alumni award celebrates the achievements of distance education students who have demonstrated academic excellence and consistent commitment to society and their chosen profession(s).

Portland, OR—February 9, 2017—Portland, Oregon’s thriving health and wellness community has a new source of pride—the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), one of the area’s leading integrative medicine colleges, has been named to the 2017 100 Best Companies to Work For list by Oregon Business magazine.

Portland, OR—December 15, 2016—The Apothecary Shoppe, the college store for American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) and an Oregon Tilth Certified Organic wellness supplies store based in John’s Landing (www.apothecary-shoppe.com), announces the release of a new essential oil line inspired by the unique neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon.

Portland, OR— November 21, 2016—The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announced today that it has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation for the eighth year in a row from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM, and Military Spouse.

Portland, OR— November 21, 2016—The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been selected as a 2016 When Work Works VET Spotlight organization. This designation recognizes ACHS’s commitment to creating unique, innovative, and effective accredited, online holistic health programs that support the goals of veterans and their families as they transition to the civilian workforce.

Portland, OR—November 7, 2016—American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces the launch of a new Dean’s List program. The ACHS Dean’s List provides public recognition of students’ outstanding academic achievement and commitment. The Dean’s List distinction is conferred to those students who have earned a 4.

Portland, OR — October 31, 2016—Winrock International Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Dorene Petersen is traveling to Nepal for a three-week assignment in the Kathmandu, Sarlahi, and Bardiya districts in November 2016 to train union members on essential oil distillation, strategic marketing, and high-quality production skills.

Portland, OR—September 29, 2016—American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor in the small business category by The Oregonian and OregonLive.

Portland, OR—September 27, 2016—Herbalists and holistic health practitioners from across the globe will travel to Seven Springs, Pennsylvania to attend the 27th Annual American Herbalists Guild (AHG) Symposium from September 29 through October 3, 2016.