Month: November 2025

Students Step Into Real-World Healthcare Pressure During “Friday Night at the ER” 

  • Author By Eve
  • Publication date November 20, 2025
  • Categories: Blog, News
Northwest Interprofessional Healthcare Collaborative (NIHC) hosted Friday Night at the ER.

NIHC Brings Engaging Interprofessional Simulation to PNWU   On Friday, November 14, the Northwest Interprofessional Healthcare Collaborative (NIHC) hosted Friday Night at the ER. An immersive, team-based learning experience, the simulation event challenged students to collaborate under pressure, think strategically, and navigate the complexities of real-world healthcare systems.  “Friday Night at the ER is a dynamic, hands-on simulation that brings…Continue Reading Students Step Into Real-World Healthcare Pressure During “Friday Night at the ER” 

Blending Expertise 

  • Author By Eve
  • Publication date November 19, 2025
  • Categories: Blog, News
PNWU Dermatology Club with WSU

PNWU Dermatology Club and WSU Pharmacy Students Join Forces for Collaborative Workshop  PNWU’s Dermatology Club recently partnered with Washington State University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program to host an interprofessional compounding pharmacy workshop. The hands-on event brought future physicians and pharmacists together around a shared goal: strengthening patient care through collaboration.  Compounding — the practice of creating…Continue Reading Blending Expertise 

PNWU DPT Student Leads Research to Improve Care for Parkinson’s Patients 

Sheryl Lal, a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student, recently had an opportunity to present her research at the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy annual conference.   The research aimed at improving exercise interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The project, conducted in PNWU’s CAMS lab, compared high-intensity interval circuit training that incorporated both upper and lower extremity exercises to training focused solely on the…Continue Reading PNWU DPT Student Leads Research to Improve Care for Parkinson’s Patients 

Student Interview on the Dental School Guide Podcast

Three members of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class — Cecilia Johnson, Jairo Alpire Cabrera, and Kassia Korolev — were recently featured on the Dental School Guide Podcast to talk about what it’s really like to begin dental school. In the episode, they reflect on their diverse paths into dentistry, the emotions of orientation…Continue Reading Student Interview on the Dental School Guide Podcast

Community Invited to First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium at PNWU

  • Author By Eve
  • Publication date November 4, 2025
  • Categories: News

Free event offers education, resources, and real solutions for patients, families, and future healthcare providers  Yakima, WA — On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will host the First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium, a free, community-centered event designed to empower individuals living with diabetes and those who…Continue Reading Community Invited to First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium at PNWU

PNWU and Indian Health Service Formalize Partnership Advancing Dental Education and Rural Health Access

  • Author By Eve
  • Publication date November 4, 2025
  • Categories: News
photo of PNWU staff and Indian Health Service

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) and the Portland Area Indian Health Service (IHS) have formally entered into a new Collaborative Education Agreement, creating expanded clinical training opportunities for dental medicine students while strengthening the regional oral health workforce.  The agreement, Collaborative Agreement No. PAO-2025-0005, was signed during a ceremony at PNWU’s Delta Dental…Continue Reading PNWU and Indian Health Service Formalize Partnership Advancing Dental Education and Rural Health Access