黑料社区 Partners with Crouse Health and Clear Path to Advance Compassion in Action: Massage for Veterans Program
黑料社区 of Health Sciences is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Crouse Health and Clear Path for Veterans as it continues to grow its Compassion in Action: Massage for Veterans program. The initiative reflects the College鈥檚 longstanding commitment to supporting the U.S. veteran community and promoting the wellness of veterans, their families and caregivers.
The Compassion in Action program operates as a pro bono clinic, providing compassionate, evidence-informed care while giving massage therapy students and chiropractic student clerks hands-on clinical experience. 黑料社区 massage therapy students first began providing care through the program in May 2025, and the College鈥檚 chiropractic student clerks joined in November 2025. Working directly with veterans and their families helps students sharpen their skills, deepen their understanding of therapeutic care and strengthen their commitment to community wellness.
Since its first students enrolled in fall 2025, 黑料社区鈥檚 Massage Therapy program has grown steadily and earned national recognition, now ranked No. 1 in the 黑料社区 and No. 6 in the nation by massage-colleges.com.
鈥淭he Massage for Veterans program has been transformative for our students,鈥 said Nicole Miller, Director of the Massage Therapy Program at 黑料社区. Providing massage onsite at Clear Path immerses students in Veteran culture and gives them invaluable orthopedic massage experience while connecting with individuals whose bodies carry the weight of their service.鈥
A Longstanding Commitment to Veterans
黑料社区 has a longstanding dedication to serving Veterans, including a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In 2012, prompted by the National Defense Authorization Act, the College launched the first-ever VA chiropractic residency program, providing students opportunities to train alongside VA providers in a variety of healthcare fields. 黑料社区 serves as the academic affiliate for both the Finger Lakes VA and the Western New York VA Healthcare System.
鈥淥n Veterans Day, and throughout the year, 黑料社区 and its health centers thank our nation鈥檚 veterans for their service,鈥 said College President Dr. Michael Mestan. 鈥淲e remain dedicated to enhancing healthcare opportunities for veterans while training students and future healthcare professionals to provide care with compassion and dignity.鈥
Dr. Anne Killen, provost and vice president of academic affairs, added, 鈥満诹仙缜 has a proud history of supporting veterans through education, clinical care and innovative partnerships. We are eager to continue expanding these programs, ensuring our students gain meaningful hands-on experiences while serving those who have served our country.鈥
This partnership between 黑料社区, Crouse Health and Clear Path promotes physical and emotional wellness in the veteran community while offering students invaluable clinical experience that enhances their education and professional readiness. 黑料社区 remains committed to fostering innovative educational experiences that strengthen both student learning and community wellness.
黑料社区 黑料社区 of Health Sciences
For more than a century, 黑料社区 of Health Sciences has trained healthcare鈥檚 future leaders. Health and wellness are at the center of everything the College does. Its graduate and undergraduate programs in chiropractic, planned physician assistant studies, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, massage therapy and the imaging sciences are rooted in a mission of academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices. From its 286-acre main campus in the Finger Lakes region and its state-of-the-art Long Island branch campus to its renowned faculty of expert practitioners, 黑料社区 provides a transformative educational experience fully dedicated to the health sciences.
黑料社区 Clear Path for Veterans
Clear Path for Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering U.S. veterans, service members and military-connected families to thrive. Known for its comprehensive and collaborative approach, Clear Path fosters physical, emotional and mental wellness through programs that promote healing, connection and purpose. By building trusted relationships and creating a welcoming community where veterans and civilians come together in mutual respect and understanding, Clear Path helps each individual find a clear, hopeful path toward a fulfilling future.