Month: April 2024

PNWU Scholarships: “A Can’t-Miss”

Lawrence Larson, DO, former Chair of PNWU’s Board of Trustees and co-founder of Pediatrics Northwest, establishes The Dr. Lawrence and Mary Larson Endowed Scholarship. Created in honor of his late wife, the new PNWU scholarship aims to inspire a new generation of compassionate community pediatricians. Dr. Lawrence Larson never doubted the visionary optimism that accompanied…Continue Reading PNWU Scholarships: “A Can’t-Miss”

PNWU Hosts Mini Med School

Illustrated graphic of children wearing health professional attire

This past weekend, PNWU hosted our annual Mini Med School. The free family event welcomed community members to our health sciences campus to learn about the human body, our assortment of programs, and the importance of being healthy.  Featuring activities for kindergarten through middle school-aged students, Mini Med School also featured food trucks, a scavenger…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Mini Med School

Lolinda Turner Elected to Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs

PNWU School of Dental Medicine's Lolinda Turner

Lolinda Turner, our School of Dental Medicine’s director of student success and engagement, was recently appointed to the State of Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. As a commissioner, Turner will play a pivotal role in advising the Governor, Legislature and state agencies regarding policy development and implementation, as well as working to establish relationships with…Continue Reading Lolinda Turner Elected to Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs