This year, 11 PNWU College of Osteopathic students have successfully matched into specialties through the military match process, a significant milestone in their journey to becoming exceptional healthcare providers. This achievement reflects not only their hard work and dedication but also the unwavering support of our faculty, staff, and clinical partners who help prepare these…Continue Reading Military Match 2026
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences announced today that its College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) has been granted full 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the longest accreditation cycle awarded and a distinction reserved for institutions demonstrating exceptional strength and stability. While seven-year accreditation is the national standard for osteopathic medical…Continue Reading PNWU Receives Maximum 10-Year Accreditation for College of Osteopathic Medicine
PNWU OT Students Help Older Drivers Rediscover Comfort and Confidence The parking lot of Yakima’s Harman Center filled steadily on Wednesday, December 3, with older adults arriving for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ (PNWU’s) first annual CarFit event. Organized by PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the…Continue Reading Clearer Roads Ahead
Students from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Physical Therapy recently partnered with the local community to make a meaningful impact for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. As part of their commitment to hands-on learning and service, four Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, Jose Nato Palma, Ryan Beck, Helly Patel, and Ramon Alvarez,…Continue Reading PNWU Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Bring Camaraderie and Movement to Local Parkinson’s Community
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”
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
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
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
PNWU Hosts Fall Risk and Balance Screening Recently, students and faculty from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) joined forces with Washington State University nursing and pharmacy students to host a free Fall Risk and Balance Screening for older adults in the Yakima community. The interprofessional event—organized in recognition of Fall Prevention Month, was…Continue Reading A Balancing Act
PNWU’s Second Annual DPT Research Symposium Highlights the Power of Community-Driven Science On Monday, October 20, from 5–6:30 PM, the Student Center at Delta Dental Equity Hall transformed into a hub of inquiry, innovation, and advocacy as PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy hosted its Second Annual Research Symposium. Open to students, faculty, and staff—and complete with light refreshments—the…Continue Reading Solutions in Motion