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