From classroom to clinic, PNWU grad Katheryn Hudon, DO, is impacting the health of her community. With the help of PNWU student volunteers, and in collaboration with the Yakima School District, Dr. Hudon hosts a free sports physicals clinic in downtown Yakima. “Hopefully we can continue to expand what we’re able to offer and make…Continue Reading A Drive to Care
Roots to Wings visits YV-Tech for an inspiring glimpse at the wealth of health sciences opportunities available in our Valley. The Roots to Wings (RTW) program recently visited the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) to explore the wealth of health programs offered by the local partnering institution, which provides free academic and hands-on technical career training to…Continue Reading A World of Opportunity in Our Backyard
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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