PNWU Alumni Profile: Erika La Vella
As the first person in her family to enter into the medical field, and as a member of PNWU’s inaugural class, Dr. Erika La Vella was unsure of the direction her career would take. Her heart said “surgery,” but seemingly everyone around her discouraged that dream.
“You’ll be a horrible mother,” they warned, “a terrible wife; you’ll ruin your family.”
Learn how ignoring the noise and trusting her inner-self led Dr. La Vella to discover an outlet for her greatest medical passions as a surgeon in Corvallis, Oregon.
PNWU: Impacting the Yakima Valley
PNWU has had an overwhelming impact on the valley it calls home. From economic influence to community service outreach, the addition of a medical school to the Yakima area has been a significant factor for growth in the region.
Scholarships at PNWU
A brief history of scholarships at PNWU and a thank you from a few of our students who have been able to receive a scholarship thanks to the generosity of our donors!
Ubuntu
“Humanity Towards Others”
PNWU is a proud partner of Yakima’s Union Gospel Mission Medical Care Center. Established in 1995, the YUGM Medical Care Center is one of only a few clinics in the Yakima Valley devoted to caring for the primary medical needs of people experiencing financial restraints and homelessness.
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