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Dear PLU Community, We are writing today to provide you with a follow up to the communication that you received on July 29, 2022. In that communication, we outlined fall protocols for both COVID-19 and MPX (previously referred to as Monkeypox). Now that more detailed…
Public health concerns update Posted by: Student Life / August 23, 2022 August 23, 2022 Dear PLU Community, We are writing today to provide you with a follow up to the communication that you received on July 29, 2022. In that communication, we outlined fall protocols for both COVID-19 and MPX (previously referred to as Monkeypox). Now that more detailed information about risk mitigation for MPX has become available from the CDC, the Washington Department of Health (WADOH), and Tacoma–Pierce
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The Public Health Service and the United States Department of Health and Human Services has mandated institutions to develop a program to promote the health and safety of those individuals who have
Employee Health ProgramThe Public Health Service and the United States Department of Health and Human Services has mandated institutions to develop a program to promote the health and safety of those individuals who have substantial contact with animals. The goal of such a program is to prevent occupational injury and illness by avoiding, controlling or eliminating hazards that may exist in the workplace. An effective program must encompass all individuals that have contact with animals
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The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks several full-time summer interns. Assignments will be to one of the following areas providing experience in the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system. In most cases, the work schedule will be Monday – Friday,…
Paid Summer Internship with King County Posted by: nicolacs / January 24, 2017 January 24, 2017 The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks several full-time summer interns. Assignments will be to one of the following areas providing experience in the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system. In most cases, the work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8-hour days. The salary for this internship position is $16.07 – $20.37/ hour. Community
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Posted on November 16, 2017October 31, 2018 A Weekend with Mother Earth and the Zapotecs The third weekend in September, at the end of our Spanish Intensivo and right before the beginning of Term II, we set off to Pueblos Mancomunados del Norte, in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte. More specifically, we travelled to a small town called La Nevería. While there, we were honored to be welcomed into a Zapotec community … Continue reading A Weekend with Mother Earth and the Zapotecs
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The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their…
health care professionals. This program is offered year-round, with enrollment occurring every quarter. Our upcoming deadlines are November 14th for December Training and December 15th for January Training. Most individuals graduate from the program in 15 months after completing 250 hours of health care experience with a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week. However, we also have accelerated tracks of 9-month and 3-month options. We would like to invite you to our upcoming Information Sessions
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The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their…
health care professionals. This program is offered year-round, with enrollment occurring every quarter. Our upcoming deadlines are November 14th for December Training and December 15th for January Training. Most individuals graduate from the program in 15 months after completing 250 hours of health care experience with a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week. However, we also have accelerated tracks of 9-month and 3-month options. We would like to invite you to our upcoming Information Sessions
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Dear PLU Community, As we continue to engage in the long game of responding as a community to multiple coexisting public health concerns, I am writing to update you on two specific concerns that may be on your mind: COVID-19 variants and the emergence of…
provide some summary information about monkeypox and our responses that continue to be developed in collaboration with Tacoma–Pierce County Public Health. Fall 2022 COVID-19 Campus Protocols Vaccination reminder: PLU is classified as a fully vaccinated campus, due to our requirement that all students and employees must be vaccinated unless they have been approved for vaccine exemption. Vaccinated students or those interested in requesting exemption will find directions for submitting vaccine records
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Election could bring health care reform As an estimated 47 million in the United States remain uninsured and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about access to affordable, quality health care. Presidential candidates are talking about reforming the health care…
for all children and a national health insurance exchange – including choice of private plans, public plan options, benefits like Federal plans and guaranteed access – are also included. The good news for Americans who care about health care is that the 2008 presidential election has begun a much-needed dialog about health reform. It remains to be seen whether it will continue to be a top issue after the general election. While both parties take divergent approaches for overall health reform, and
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Environmental Health & Safety supports the university mission to educate for lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care by assisting instructors, researchers, students,
information. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for assisting the PLU community in implementing workplace health and safety policies and procedures. If you have any questions or safety concerns while at PLU, speak with your supervisor or contact the Environmental Health & Safety Manager at 253-535-7233 or safety@plu.edu.Mission StatementEnvironmental Health & Safety supports the university mission to educate for lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care by assisting
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Moral issues in health care reform The debate over the nation’s health care system has been swallowed up or sidelined during the last 60 years by war, impeachment, union opposition, and of course political bickering. During this year’s presidential election, the issue is again one…
at the plan put forth by Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain. And he isn’t necessarily going to favor one plan over another. “It is not a simple, direct moral war and it’s very complex and nuanced underneath,” he said. “It doesn’t necessarily break along liberal and conservative lines.” And it’s not a new topic. This KPLU report, looking at the health care issue, notes that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to include a universal health care program in his Social Security
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