PNWU visits the Washington State Capitol for DO Day 2024 to speak with legislators about a critical demand for preceptors. Forty PNWU student doctors recently visited the Washington State Capitol in Olympia for DO Day 2024. Alongside representatives from our College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), the students used the annual day of advocacy to voice their support…Continue Reading Your Voice Matters
On January 16, 2024, PNWU President Michael Lawler, PhD, was invited to the Washington State Capitol to update the State’s Healthcare & Wellness Committee on the success of our university, the immense impact our graduates are having on Washington, and the vital role our programs will continue to have in improving the health of communities throughout…Continue Reading State of Washington House Healthcare & Wellness Committee Speech: Dr. Michael Lawler, President of PNWU
From classroom to clinic, PNWU grad Katheryn Hudon, DO, is impacting the health of her community. With the help of PNWU student volunteers, and in collaboration with the Yakima School District, Dr. Hudon hosts a free sports physicals clinic in downtown Yakima. “Hopefully we can continue to expand what we’re able to offer and make…Continue Reading A Drive to Care
Roots to Wings visits YV-Tech for an inspiring glimpse at the wealth of health sciences opportunities available in our Valley. The Roots to Wings (RTW) program recently visited the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) to explore the wealth of health programs offered by the local partnering institution, which provides free academic and hands-on technical career training to…Continue Reading A World of Opportunity in Our Backyard
Dr. Heather Fritz, Founding Director of PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, takes us inside the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s 2024 “Hike the Hill” event. On Thursday, January 11, despite blizzard conditions, a sleepy but enthusiastic cohort of PNWU OT students made an epic trip to the Washington State Capitol for the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services