September 2026 Newsletter
Looking Back at the 2nd Colorado Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Expo
On August 28–30, 2026, the 2nd Colorado Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Expo brought together speakers, practitioners, students, and community members at the University of Denver for three days of learning about whole person health.
We thank every speaker and attendee who shared their time and curiosity. We also thank the Qigong instructors, demonstration groups, clinic supervisors, staff, volunteers, and vendors whose contributions extended well beyond the recorded talks.
The conversation can continue after the Expo: watch the main stage recordings here.
CCMU Connects with the Community at the CU Anschutz Block Party
Colorado Chinese Medicine University joined the CU Anschutz Block Party on September 16, 2026, for an afternoon of conversation and connection. Representing CCMU were President Songtao Zhou, Advisory Board Member Xiaoli Yu, Dean Chris Schultze, Financial Aid representative Andrew Barili, Admissions representative Elizabeth Lane, and Research Department Director Joe Brady.
Over the three-hour event, hundreds of visitors stopped by the CCMU booth to learn about Chinese medicine, our educational programs, and our work in research and community health. Conversations with several organizations and individuals also opened the door to potential collaborations. We thank CU Anschutz for bringing the campus and Aurora community together and everyone who took the time to meet our team.
Thank You, AcuGraph
We were pleased to welcome AcuGraph to the 2nd Colorado Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Expo. AcuGraph offers a clinical tool that uses a wireless probe to take readings and display them in color coded meridian graphs. Practitioners can use these graphs and patient reports to discuss their findings and track readings over time. Thank you to the AcuGraph team for joining us and sharing your technology with the Expo community. Learn more at acugraph.com.
AcGraph users consistently attract and retain patients with evidence-based care, driving better outcomes and more successful practices. Curious what that actually looks like? Watch our demo! https://acubrain.com/copromo
Introduction of Pod Health
Pod Health is a healthcare service provider specializing in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and telehealth services. Our programs help Medicare beneficiaries manage chronic health conditions safely and comfortably from home while working alongside their existing Primary Care Physician (PCP) as an added layer of support.
Eligible Medicare patients receive easy-to-use monitoring devices at no cost, including blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, thermometers, pulse oximeters, and weight scales. These devices automatically transmit health readings to our clinical care team, enabling continuous monitoring without requiring patients to leave their homes.
Our medical staff monitors patient data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a patient’s readings fall outside of safe ranges or indicate a potential health concern, our care team responds promptly by contacting the patient, providing guidance, and coordinating appropriate follow-up care. This proactive approach helps identify issues early, reduces unnecessary hospital visits, and supports seniors in maintaining their health, independence, and quality of life.
Many seniors are unaware that these valuable Medicare-covered services are available to them. Our mission is to educate the community, raise awareness, and connect eligible individuals with healthcare resources that can improve their overall well-being and help them stay healthier at home.
Contact: Riggs Cheung
Telephone: 813-810-0159, Email: rcheung@podhealth.com
Podhealth.com
Program Offerings
Explore our diverse program offerings, ranging from our outstanding Master program to the convenient and flexible PD Program Completer Track, and to the comprehensive DAOM Program.
- Master program, to be an effective practitioner
- Duration: 28 months to 36 months
- Format: hybrid with online and on-campus
- Total Hours: MAc 2,400 hours; MAcCHM 3,075 hours
Learn More Link: https://ccmu.edu/academics-overview/
- PD Program Completer Track, specialized in woman health and oncology
- Duration: 8 months
- Format: 100% online
- Total Hours: 330 hour
- Work for Tuition Opportunity (Onsite only): Work 2 days/week to cover the tuition.
- Applications being accepted for Sept 2025
Learn More Link: https://ccmu.edu/professional-doctor-completer-track-program/
- DAOM Program, specialized in utilizing Qi medicine in clinical practice.
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- Duration: 2 years
- Format: Mostly online with 1 week on-campus sessions
- Total Hours: 1,215 hours
- Scholarship: Up to $15,000 available
- Work for Tuition Opportunity (Onsite only): Work 2 days/week to cover the tuition.
Learn More Link: https://ccmu.edu/daom/
Job & Opportunities
CCMU is hiring faculty and clinic supervisors: https://ccmu.edu/hiring-faculty-and-clinic-supervisors/
Meeting Point Community Acupuncture is looking to hire! https://ccmu.edu/employment-opportunities/meeting-point-community-acupuncture-is-looking-to-hire/