The photos below capture moments from our first lab day in the pediatrics class for third-year students! We welcomed five infants, followed by nine toddlers in the afternoon. Our students had the chance to interact with the children and their parents, administer standard assessments, and engage in therapy-based activities. Some of the kids enjoyed themselves…Continue Reading SOPT Pediatrics Class
Meet the new faculty in the School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Antonio Vintimilla, PT, DPT, PhD How long have you been a Doctor of Physical Therapy?I have been a PT for 5-6 years now. What inspired you to pursue a career as a DPT?I was always fascinated with the human body and especially how it moves,…Continue Reading SOPT Welcomes New Faculty
Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early’s Expertise Informs National Standards PNWU Founding Professor Dr. Kathleen Briggs Early Brings Her Experience to the American Diabetes Association’s 2025 Guidelines, Transforming How Experts Approach Diabetes PNWU Professor of Nutrition Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early’s career is founded on a single, steadfast belief: nutrition is key to managing health, especially in underserved…Continue Reading The Power of Nutrition in Diabetes Care
Celebrating the season of giving, PNWU’s community once again embraced the spirit of our mission during our 2024 YWCA Holiday Gift Drive. Organized by Vicky Koch, Executive Assistant to the Dean, and Kathleen Carillo, Administrative Coordinator in PNWU’s School of OT, the annual event rallied students, faculty, and staff to donate and deliver gifts to…Continue Reading PNWU’s 2024 YWCA Holiday Gift Drive Brings Joy to Local Families
Dr. Malcolm Cutchin, Professor and Director of Research for PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, was recently selected to present the 20th Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. His lecture, titled “Melioristic Gerontology: Using Pragmatism to Reframe the Study of Aging,” drew from his recent…Continue Reading Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Presents 20th Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture at Simon Fraser University
PNWU representatives recently met with Yakama Nation Tribal Leaders to discuss an evolving collaboration aimed at enhancing health education and services for the Yakama Nation and surrounding communities. Central to the conversation was a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will deepen our partnership by creating inclusive pathways for Native American and Latino students to…Continue Reading Honoring Tradition, Advancing Healthcare: PNWU’s Growing Partnership with Yakama Nation
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences will host Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Bree Black Horse on our Yakima health sciences campus on Thursday, December 5, from noon to 1:00 p.m. AUSA Black Horse is set to present a keynote address on Trauma-Informed and Culturally Competent Practice in Indian Country. The event will take place…Continue Reading PNWU to Host Assistant U.S. Attorney Bree Black Horse for Keynote on Trauma-Informed and Culturally Competent Practice in Indian Country
On Thursday, November 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, PNWU will host a community forum on homelessness and healthcare. Organized in collaboration with the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC) and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services the campus event is set to feature keynote speaker Dr. Jim O’Connell, President of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program…Continue Reading PNWU to Host Community Forum on Homelessness and Health Care
On Wednesday, November 6, Pacific Northwest University (PNWU) hosted our inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Research Symposium. The event highlighted the innovative contributions of PNWU’s DPT students toward advancing healthcare in rural and medically underserved communities. The symposium featured presentations from 25 PNWU DPT students, who shared their research on a diverse range of…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural DPT Research Symposium, Showcasing Innovations in Rural Healthcare
Behind the Curtain of PNWU’s Annual Talent Show As promotions for PNWU’s 2024 Talent Show flash across campus screens, a diverse and creative collection of our community members are warming up for their moment in the spotlight. Set to take place on November 12 at 6 PM in Butler-Haney Hall’s auditoriums, the annual event is…Continue Reading An Evening of Talent and Community