Amineta Sy, OMS IV, Named PNWU’s Internal Medicine Student of the Year The American College of Physician’s has named Amineta Sy, OMS IV, PNWU’s Internal Medicine Student of the Year. Student Doctor Sy began her PNWU studies as a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) student before matriculating to the College of Osteopathic Medicine…Continue Reading Compassionate Perseverance
Tomorrow (Oct. 28) from 1-4 p.m., the Yakima Valley Interprofessional Practice & Education Collaborative (YVIPEC) will host a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) in PNWU’s University Conference Center building. The activity offers health sciences students from PNWU, WSU, CWU, and Heritage University a chance to role-play the lives of low-income families. “This learning tool was…Continue Reading Simulation Activity Aims to Enhance Awareness of Poverty’s Devastating Impacts
On Friday, November 4, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., PNWU’s Biomedical Ethics and Family Medicine clubs will co-host a Red Cross Blood Drive in the University Conference Center (UCC). Organizers encourage PNWU faculty, staff, students, friends, and families to sign up, with the ultimate goal of donating more than 50 pints of life-saving blood….Continue Reading Campus Blood Drive Seeking Donors and Volunteers
On Tuesday, October 4, PNWU hosted a small ceremony commemorating the placement of the Student Learning Collaborative’s (SLC’s) final beam. The milestone marks the impending fruition of the interprofessional-enabling health sciences space. “This is such a great time to be at PNWU,” exclaimed Dr. Peggy Trueblood, founding director of PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy. “We…Continue Reading University Leaders Celebrate Placement of SLC’s Final Beam
On Tuesday, October 18, from noon- 3 p.m., PNWU’s Infectious Disease Club will once again host its annual vaccine clinic in Butler-Haney Hall’s Grand Foyer. Organizers hope the event offers a convenient and centrally-located opportunity for busy PNWU and WSU students, faculty, and staff to receive their required vaccinations with minimal disruption to their daily…Continue Reading Student-Led Clinic Offers Convenient Vaccination Opportunity for Campus Community
Calling all cookoff enthusiasts and chili connoisseurs! An award-winning cast of PNWU chili cooks is seeking participation and support for their efforts in the Yakima Valley Pet Rescue’s Chili Cook Off, scheduled for Saturday, October 15, from 5– 8 p.m. at State Fair Park’s Modern Living Building (1301 S. Fair Ave, Yakima, WA). “If we’re…Continue Reading Esteemed PNWU Chili Cookoff Team Seeks Supporting Spoons
The PNWU Food Pantry, which recently expanded to accommodate MAMS and PT students, is now open to all PNWU faculty and staff. A faculty and staff-driven resource, PNWU’s food pantry has been in place since the university’s earliest days, providing shelf-stable food to members of the PNWU community. You do not need to sign up…Continue Reading PNWU Food Pantry Provides Expanded Offerings in Additional Campus Locations
Last week, more than 80 PNWU students, faculty and staff buzzed throughout the city of Yakima. Gathered in coordination with a week of service and celebration at PNWU, the University’s volunteers contributed over 200 hours of community service to a variety of mission-centric local organizations. In addition, volunteers collected more than four boxes of donated…Continue Reading PNWU Community Outreach Efforts Result in Over 200 Hours of Service to Yakima
PNWU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Katina Rue, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, was recently elected to serve as the president of the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA). As the first DO to lead the century-plus-old WSMA – which represents physicians, residents, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice settings throughout the…Continue Reading Dr. Katina Rue Elected as President of the Washington State Medical Association
Students Plan PNWU Hot Ones Event, Interviewing Faculty Over Intensifying Spicy Wings At PNWU, our faculty’s commitment to students famously extends far beyond the classroom. On Friday, September 23, that dedication journeys into an unfounded territory, reaching the very tastebuds of those educating our next generation of healthcare providers. The SGA invites you to tune…Continue Reading Too Hot for Teacher