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PNWU Hosts Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting to Address Healthcare Disparities

Rural WA State landscape

In a concerted effort to address healthcare disparities in rural and medically underserved communities, PNWU recently played host to the Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore innovative solutions to pressing issues in healthcare workforce development. On Wednesday, June 26, participants engaged in listening sessions featuring presentations…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting to Address Healthcare Disparities

Reconnect and Celebrate at the PNWU Welcome Back Event

PNWU Campus Drone Photo

The power of PNWU’s close-knit community is set to shine once again at the eagerly anticipated PNWU Welcome Back Event. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 from 4-6 p.m. on the back patio and playing field of Butler-Haney Hall, the gathering promises an unforgettable blend of fun, food, and fellowship. Whether you’re a returning student, a…Continue Reading Reconnect and Celebrate at the PNWU Welcome Back Event

Four PNWU Student Doctors Selected to Serve on National SOMA Committees

Student Doctor Otmar Borchard, PNWU-COM Class of 2027

Four PNWU Student Doctors have been selected to serve on national Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) committees.  As SOMA committee members, Student Doctors Carley Murphy, Otmar Borchard, Hannah Cornwell, and Johan Velo will bring their passions and perspectives to the nation’s largest network of osteopathic medical students. SOMA Professional Development Committee Student Doctor Carley Murphy,…Continue Reading Four PNWU Student Doctors Selected to Serve on National SOMA Committees

CareQuest Grant Aims to Enhance Healthcare Delivery in Underserved Areas

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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

PNWU Alum Dr. Polly Wiltz Awarded for Excellence by U.S. Surgeon General

PNWU alum Dr. Polly Wiltz - Surgeon General excellence award

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

“Honoring Differences, Demonstrating Resilience”

PNWU 2024 College of Osteopathic Medicine White Coat Ceremony

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”

PNWU Hosts Inaugural University Faculty Awards Ceremony

PNWU 2024 Faculty Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 15, PNWU hosted the inaugural University Faculty Awards Ceremony. The celebration, which took place in the foyer of the MultiCare Learning Center, recognized outstanding performance in teaching, scholarship, and service, and showcased the significant contributions that PNWU faculty have made to the university, their academic fields, and the broader community. “Our faculty’s…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural University Faculty Awards Ceremony

PNWU Hosts Thirteenth Annual Commencement Ceremonies Live from Yakima’s Capitol Theatre

PNWU Commencement 2024

The celebrations honored 178 PNWU Health Sciences graduates, who join over 1,500 PNWU alumni in service to rural and medically underserved communities of the Pacific Northwest. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) hosted the Thirteenth Annual PNWU Commencement Ceremony, live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. The celebration honored PNWU’s…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Thirteenth Annual Commencement Ceremonies Live from Yakima’s Capitol Theatre

Bacon vs. Oatmeal

PNWU Finals Breakfast 2024

Inside PNWU’s 2024 Finals Breakfast On Monday, May 13, a cluster of chef hats and cooking aprons mixed into Butler-Haney Hall’s swirling sea of scrubs and white coats. As the tantalizing smell of bacon wafted through the early-morning halls, a celebrated and longstanding campus tradition was just heating up. Welcome to PNWU Finals Breakfast. Originally…Continue Reading Bacon vs. Oatmeal

PNWU Hosts Roots to Wings Closing Ceremony

PNWU Roots to Wings closing ceremonies 2024

On Thursday, April 18, PNWU hosted the Roots to Wings (RTW) Closing Ceremony. Featuring an opening prayer from Yakama Elder Anthony Washines, Aztec Dancers, and inspiring speeches from students and university leaders – including a keynote address by Student Dr. Thejanee Liyanaarachchi which, according to ODEIB Program Coordinator Rona Cigner, “captured the essence of what…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Roots to Wings Closing Ceremony