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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Mission Fulfillment

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is proud to celebrate 20 years of service, growth, and excellence in health sciences education. Founded on February 16, 2005, PNWU was established as a nonprofit through the vision of local community leaders who sought to address the healthcare needs of rural and medically underserved areas in the…Continue Reading Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Mission Fulfillment

(This is a "Page")PNWU Faculty Member Appointed Chair of National Advisory Council for National Health Service Corps

Dr. Aaron Anderson, an adjunct assistant professor of family medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) and a dedicated internal medicine provider at the Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic, has been appointed to chair the National Advisory Council for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Dr. Anderson will serve in the role for the next…Continue Reading PNWU Faculty Member Appointed Chair of National Advisory Council for National Health Service Corps

(This is a "Page")Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Lawler Thrive Food Pantry

Our mission is to provide access to food and resources that promote health and allow our university to thrive. We look forward to being a community where everyone has access to enough nutritious food to sustain themselves.    We are proud to collaborate with OIC of Washington and Swipe Out Hunger. Location Delta Dental Equity HallRM…Continue Reading Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Lawler Thrive Food Pantry

An Evening of Talent and Community

Behind the Curtain of PNWU’s Annual Talent Show As promotions for PNWU’s 2024 Talent Show flash across campus screens, a diverse and creative collection of our community members are warming up for their moment in the spotlight. Set to take place on November 12 at 6 PM in Butler-Haney Hall’s auditoriums, the annual event is…Continue Reading An Evening of Talent and Community

Care, and the People Who Need It 

Student Dr. Jatniel Rodriguez, PNWU-COM Class of 2026 PNWU-COM Alumni Endowed Scholar Student Doctor Jatniel Rodriguez is studying medicine to treat the other thing he has studied his entire life: people. Driven by a profound and lifelong fascination with learning and culture, Student Dr. Rodriguez is committed to bringing culturally competent care to the colorful…Continue Reading Care, and the People Who Need It 

The Ability to Fly

Danielle Ello Cruto, DO, Brings a New Model of Primary Care to her Beloved Tri-Cities Hometown A graduate of the PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (PNWU-COM’s) Class of 2018, Danielle Ello Cruto, DO credits her profound sense of purpose, commitment, and confidence to her Filipino-American culture. Her parents instilled faith, responsibility, and education as life-defining…Continue Reading The Ability to Fly

Deep Roots, Bountiful Harvests

C. Vaughan Bulfinch, DO, Family Physician, PNWU-COM Class of 2012 “I feel very lucky to be here,” said Dr. C. Vaughan Bulfinch, gazing over the Selah Gap – a Yakima River-carved basalt stone channel from his beloved town to his beloved Alma Mater. As a primary care physician, Dr. Bulfinch serves families from both sides of the gap, and all walks of life, nurturing their health and well-being from childhood…Continue Reading Deep Roots, Bountiful Harvests

NIHC Transitions to Full PNWU Department, Marking a New Phase for Interprofessional Practice & Education

Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the evolution of the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC), formerly known as YVIPEC. The NIHC is now officially a full PNWU department, reporting directly to the PNWU Provost. The strategic transition enhances the NIHC’s capacity to advance interprofessional education and collaborative practice. “This change aims to…Continue Reading NIHC Transitions to Full PNWU Department, Marking a New Phase for Interprofessional Practice & Education

New Representatives Elected to PNWU’s GHHS Chapter

PNWU’s Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recently elected its Class of 2025 student and faculty representatives. A signature program of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation – an international nonprofit organization committed to fostering and maintaining a culture of compassion, respect, and empathy in health care – the GHHS recognizes students, residents and faculty who are…Continue Reading New Representatives Elected to PNWU’s GHHS Chapter

PNWU Hosts Inaugural Anato-Bee

Last weekend, PNWU hosted the Anato-Bee. A national high school outreach initiative promoting education in the anatomical sciences, the Anato-Bee tests high school students’ knowledge in anatomy, embryology, histology, and diagnostic skills through a spelling-bee inspired format. Featuring top-scoring students from a recent local competition at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, PNWU’s event served as the western…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Anato-Bee