The purpose of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Leadership Council is to support the School’s mission and vision through education, advancement and philanthropy. The Leadership Council is a group of trusted advisors who represent a wide range of professions and vocations and are committed to the…Continue Reading SDM Leadership Council Spotlight: Shan K. Bagby
Construction on Delta Dental Equity Hall will be completed in July 2024, and the University will take over the final stages. Here are some pictures of the progress through late June….Continue Reading SDM Construction Update
Olga M. Gutierrez, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Olga M. Gutierrez was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. Her family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico, and worked as farmworkers in the Lower Valley. In high school, she was introduced to dentistry through attending YV Tech’s Dental Assisting Program. Unfortunately, she was unable to complete that…Continue Reading SDM Team Spotlight: Olga M. Gutierrez
The Washington State Dental Association has been the voice of dentistry in Washington since its inception in 1887. With over 4,400 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide optimal oral health care. With the support of its members, WSDA is the strongest and most influential organization advocating on behalf…Continue Reading SDM Partner Spotlight: Washington State Dental Association
Greetings from Yakima! We hope you are having a wonderful summer. The weather here in Yakima is finally warming up, with lots of sunshine and the occasional winds in the late afternoon and early evening. The campus has been quieter since the University’s commencement in May, but soon enough, students will be back in mid-August…Continue Reading SDM Summer Update from the Dean
Our developing School of Dental Medicine was recently celebrated by The Seattle Times as a way to increase access to affordable dental care in Washington State. In a co-authored opinion piece by Linda Edgar, president of the American Dental Association, and Nathan Russell, president of the Washington State Dental Association, PNWU’s SDM was celebrated for not only increasing the number of dentists…Continue Reading PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine Praised in The Seattle Times
Dr. Fotinos S. Panagakos, Dr. Angela Stewart, and Ms. Jennifer Garehime have been awarded a multiyear grant from the CareQuest Foundation for their project at the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in collaboration with the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC). This significant grant from the CareQuest Foundation will…Continue Reading CareQuest Grant Aims to Enhance Healthcare Delivery in Underserved Areas
This week, Polly Wiltz, DO, PNWU-COM Class of 2022, was awarded the Doctors for America (DFA) Founders Award for Excellence. The honor recognizes Dr. Wiltz’s ongoing commitment to medically underserved communities. “I am so honored to have been selected for this award, and to have received it from the U.S Surgeon General himself,” said Dr….Continue Reading PNWU Alum Dr. Polly Wiltz Awarded for Excellence by U.S. Surgeon General
PNWU Hosts the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026’s White Coat Ceremony On Friday, May 31, 2024, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) celebrated our College of Osteopathic Medicine student doctors’ transition from the classroom to a patient care environment, and their advancement as valued members of the healthcare workforce, during our PNWU-COM…Continue Reading “Honoring Differences, Demonstrating Resilience”
Student Doctor Natasha Kreuger Connects PNWU with Mission-Aligning Local Center When she first connected with Wenatchee Valley Colleges Area Health Education Center, Student Doctor Natasha Kreuger, PNWU-SOPT Class of 2025, was confident she would be joining a long line of PNWU students. After all, the AHEC’s mission (AHEC) — to address the healthcare needs of…Continue Reading Mirrored Missions