Category: News

Hands-On Inspiration

Thirty-five local middle school students recently stopped by PNWU’s campus for an inside look at our health sciences university. Led by their Automation, Robotics and Technology Foundations teacher, Jeffery McFadden, the local science scholars were greeted at the University’s entrance by student doctors and professors for an immersive, hands-on, and inspiring glimpse at a future…Continue Reading Hands-On Inspiration

PNWU Toy Drive Helps to Bring Holiday Cheer to 64 Local Children

On Tuesday, December 12, a host of “Santa’s Elves” dashed from PNWU’s campus toward downtown Yakima, laughing all the way (HO HO HO!) to the YWCA, where they delivered over 400 presents for local families in need. The effort, led annually by Vicky Koch, executive assistant to the dean of PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine,…Continue Reading PNWU Toy Drive Helps to Bring Holiday Cheer to 64 Local Children

Student Doctor Jennifer Wong, PNWU-COM Class of 2024, Wins Outstanding Student Award

Student Doctor Jennifer Wong, PNWU-COM Class of 2024, was recently named a Douglas S. Paauw MD Outstanding Student in Internal Medicine. The award, presented annually by the American College of Physicians’ (ACP’s) Washington Chapter, recognizes one senior medical student from each medical school. Approaching graduation, and the conclusion of a medical school journey she describes…Continue Reading Student Doctor Jennifer Wong, PNWU-COM Class of 2024, Wins Outstanding Student Award

Compassion, Honesty & Trust

Barbara Steward, DO PNWU-COM Class of 2020 As a primary care physician in her hometown of Plains, Montana, Dr. Barbara Steward is caring for people she’s known forever. Established as a station for the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883, Plains once had a longer name: Wild Horse Plains, which referenced Native Americans’ practice of wintering…Continue Reading Compassion, Honesty & Trust

PNWU-COM Students and Faculty Embark on Educational Journey to Uganda

This summer, a group of professors and students from PNWU ventured to Uganda for an enriching two-week experience in health sciences education. Led by Dr. Julie Randolph Habecker, PNWU’s Division Chief of Pathology, and Dr. Jeanne Rupert, Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, six first-year PNWU-COM students embarked on a trip to Kampala, Uganda as part…Continue Reading PNWU-COM Students and Faculty Embark on Educational Journey to Uganda

Understanding Poverty: A Glimpse into the NIHC Poverty Simulation

The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) Hosted by the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC), the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) took place on October 27. This simulation was designed to offer participants a glimpse into the daily struggles faced by those living in poverty. It was not limited to health sciences students; volunteers from local…Continue Reading Understanding Poverty: A Glimpse into the NIHC Poverty Simulation

PNWU Begins Construction on one of the Country’s “Most Innovative” Dental Schools

Delta Dental Equity Hall groundbreaking at PNWU

A $12 million grant from Delta Dental of Washington enabled PNWU to be the first dental school in the nation in which students will have three years of full-time immersive training at Federally Qualified Health Centers. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) announced $12 million in grant funding from Delta Dental of Washington at a…Continue Reading PNWU Begins Construction on one of the Country’s “Most Innovative” Dental Schools

Inside PNWU’s Homecoming Weekend

A collection of familiar faces returned to campus this week as PNWU hosted Homecoming 2023.   Over 100 PNWU community members – including 52 PNWU Alumni – took part in a weekend of fun-filled festivities, including a social gathering at campus-neighboring Public House, a golf tournament at the Apple Tree Resort, a tour of the MLC, and a lively alumni & friends…Continue Reading Inside PNWU’s Homecoming Weekend

MultiCare Learning Center opens at Pacific Northwest University  

Building comes from $8 million gift to PNWU  TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima will unveil the MultiCare Learning Center (MLC) this month. MultiCare Health System agreed in 2021 to donate $8 million to the university in support of education programs that help build the next generation of health…Continue Reading MultiCare Learning Center opens at Pacific Northwest University