At PNWU, students are training to become caring health care providers who practice from a philosophy of holistic wellness. We recognize that students need to attend to their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being during their training. While this is not always easy, we provide a number of services to assist them (see links to the right on the page). In an effort to offer resources students can access at their convenience, below are links to various online sources of information. Students and those in their households also have access to a variety of services through our Student Assistance Program: https://wellconnect.personaladvantage.com/. Additional information can be found on the PNWU Counseling Services webpage.
University Campus Health Nurse Now Available
Starting August 19, 2024, Ms. Judy O’Neal, our campus nurse, will provide on-campus support for essential medical services to PNWU students and employees from a dedicated space in the Total Care Clinic located on the PNWU campus in Iron Horse Lodge, Suite 104. Services include:
- Student immunizations
- Student immunization lab titers
- Student TB screening
- Nurse Triage for simple health concerns such as employee questions about returning to work after illness, acute illness, and injury reporting follow-up
- Access for Primary Care through Total Care Clinic
- To schedule a primary care appointment, contact Total Care Clinic directly at 509-767-6447. Identify yourself as a PNWU student or employee and verify that Total Care Clinic accepts your insurance for services you wish to receive. You are responsible for payment of your copay or anything else not covered by your insurance.
- Interpath Laboratory services
NURSE WALK-IN HOURS Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Graduate Health Science Students and Mental Health
The AAMC has several articles addressing mental health and medical students and residents (https://students-residents.aamc.org/medical-student-well-being/medical-student-well-being). Some articles are written by students sharing their own experiences. Many of these articles are applicable to students in any graduate level health science education program. A selection of articles are linked below.
Understanding Your Mental Health
Caring for Yourself Before You Care for Others
3 Subtle Signs of Burnout and 3 Not-so-Subtle Ways of Reclaiming Your Wellbeing
Courage and Mental Health: Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Sharing Their Personal Narratives
Reflective MedEd is dedicated to reflective practice in medical education and care of the person. We publish contributions that offer insight and illumination into the experience of educating the next generation of physicians. We welcome the thoughts of educators, patients, and all who foster awareness of the human dimension of doctoring and develop advocates for the just and equitable treatment of all patients. This blog seeks to support and nurture the soul of medical education in an age all too often dominated by mere quantification. (from website)
Guided Meditations
Short, guided meditations from Case Western Reserve University’s Wellness webpage. Each meditation is about 5 minutes in length.
Personal Development and Work/School-Life Topics
Training Programs and Services 2020 and Training Programs and Services 2021
Includes topics such as communication skills, self-forgiveness, resilience, and legal and financial
Nutrition
Guidance on eating habits based on your health goals and current levels of knowledge regarding nutrition
Outdoor Activity and Fitness
Local Hikes (Hiking information for the entire state can be found at www.wta.org.)
Manastash Ridge Boy Scout Trail
Manastash Ridge Westberg Trail
Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve
Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss Topics from coping with grief to making funeral arrangements
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Includes webinars, navigating life at home, resiliency, and COVID-19 FAQs
Fitness Reimbursement
Prescription Assistance
Insurance/Find a Healthcare Provider
Immunizations
Legal and Financial Resources
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Areas
Activities & Student Programs
Career/Residency Planning
Counseling Services
Health & Wellness
Learning Support
Student Clubs
Student Government (SGA)
Resources
Academic Calendar
Concern for Student Well-Being
Disability Services
Event Request
Excused Absence
International Travel
Complaint Regarding Ethical Misconduct or Lack of Professionalism
Title IX Sexual Harassment
Technical Standards
Student Catalog
Student Forms
Student Handbook
Student Study Space
Student Suggestion Form
Regional Site Selection for Clinical Years
Networking Email Template
Off Campus Housing
Contact Information
Student Affairs Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
BHH – Suite 317
studentaffairs@pnwu.edu
509.249.7724
f 509.249.7909