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February 1, 2010

IHA Names Dorene Petersen 2009 Professional Award Winner

Dorene Petersen, President of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, was awarded the 2009 IHA Professional Award Criteria. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the herb industry in the areas of growing, marketing, product innovation, education, research, public relations, and authorship.  
 
The mission of the International Herb Association (IHA), to unite herb professionals for growth through promotion and education, echoes the mission of the American College, to provide leadership in holistic health education through comprehensive professional online and on-campus education and high quality natural products with a commitment to sustainable practices and principles. ACHS fosters competence, professionalism, and cooperation in holistic healthcare and works to preserve and share knowledge in natural medicine.  
 
Some of the outstanding contributions ACHS made to the herb industry in 2009 include expanding course offerings to include the Certificate in Herbal Retail Management and the Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine, 2009 Herb Day Open House, and several articles available on the ACHS website, www.achs.edu, under News and Events.  
 
Founded in 1978, ACHS is committed to exceptional online education and is recognized as an industry leader in holistic health education worldwide. For more information about ACHS courses, enrollment, and community wellness events, visit www.achs.edu, call Admissions at (503) 244-0726, or stop by the College campus located at 5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland OR 97239.

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Contact Lauren Shapiro, Communications Manager
American College of Healthcare Sciences
phone: 503-244-0726
email: communications@achs.edu