PNWU Students Lead Initiative to Strengthen Black/African American Representation at PNWU While exploring various clubs at PNWU’s Fall 2024 Club Fair, Student Doctor Maryan Abdi, PNWU-COM Class of 2028, noticed there was no organized group for Black/African American students, faculty, and staff. Upon reaching out to the PNWU Student Affairs office, she learned that the…Continue Reading Building Belonging Through Representation
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is proud to announce that Student Doctor Schafer Paladichuk, PNWU-COM Class of 2025, has been named our 2025 Student Doctor of the Year. Selected from a competitive pool of accomplished nominees, Student Dr. Paladichuk will now represent PNWU on the national stage as a candidate for National Student…Continue Reading Schafer Paladichuk, OMS IV, Named PNWU’s Student Doctor of the Year
A Community Effort to Support Students Beyond the Classroom Pacific Northwest University (PNWU) has officially opened the Dr. Michael and Kimberly Lawler Food Pantry. Located in a glowing glass room nestled near an open study space on the first floor of Delta Dental Equity Hall, the space reflects the Lawler’s tireless dedication to our students…Continue Reading PNWU Opens Dr. Michael and Kimberly Lawler Food Pantry
Empowering athletes, inspiring future doctors, and building a community that thrives on and off the field. As PNWU students pursue our mission, they often deepen their connection with the communities we serve. Take, for instance, an assortment of students from PNWU’s health sciences programs who have dedicated their time and hearts to Special Olympics Yakima….Continue Reading Beyond the Field: PNWU Students Inspire Lasting Impact on Special Olympics Yakima
As a clinician, Dr. Brad Callan spent more than two decades treating neck and back pain. Now an Assistant Professor in PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy, he’s utilizing that experience to reshape the way we approach recovery after a motor vehicle crash. His recent study, published as part of his dissertation work, highlights an often-overlooked factor…Continue Reading PNWU Professor’s Research Sheds New Light on Recovery after a Car Crash
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