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February 22, 2008 Wang Center honors China Partners Network The Wang Center for International Programs honored China Partners Network with its Peace Builder Award during the February 2008 symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations.” The award recognizes “global bridge builders who exemplify hope for humanity, whose lives are centered on a vision of the just and good, who have demonstrated that they will not be defeated by difficult circumstances, and who affirm the

, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses. We highlighted three PLU alumni who serve at the Tacoma-based health care leader. Dr. Erik Arnits ’11: Emergency Physician At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. He studied osteopathic medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and completed a residency in Michigan at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Arnits now works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with

Indonesian woman she met in Taiwan named Watini who was her grandmother’s caretaker for eight years.   “I felt closer to her than my other family,” Beeson says. “We both bonded over trying to learn Mandarin. Watini’s story inspired me. She had to leave her whole family to fund healthcare for both parents, who had cancer. Unfortunately, she lost both parents before her contract was up and before she could go home.”  As an adult, knowing Watini made Beeson more aware of migrant workers forced to leave

Project Horseshoe Farm Second Deadline is Approaching! Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021 The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for top recent college graduates from across the country. Since 2009, more than 112 graduates have served as Fellows, and the program continues to grow. This is an opportunity offering high levels of responsibility and hands-on experience in community health, education, organizational management, and leadership. The

: Biomedical Sciences Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health What Equity Interns can expect: A $3,200 stipend paid during the program Hands-on research experience Mentoring and advising about your individual career pathway Weekly seminars with fellow interns, faculty, and scientist mentors Scientific poster presentation of your summer research project For more information please go to https://www.ohsu.edu/center-for-diversity-inclusion/equity

: Biomedical Sciences Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health What Equity Interns can expect: A $3,200 stipend paid during the program Hands-on research experience Mentoring and advising about your individual career pathway Weekly seminars with fellow interns, faculty, and scientist mentors Scientific poster presentation of your summer research project For more information please go to https://www.ohsu.edu/center-for-diversity-inclusion/equity

OHSU Equity Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.  Examples of internship tracks include: Biomedical Studies Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health PA (Physician Assistant) What can Equity

From the exam room to executive leadership: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare Posted by: Zach Powers / April 25, 2022 Image: Mark Mariani ’98 serves as the chief medical officer and vice president for retail health for MultiCare Health System. photos by (John Froschauer/PLU) April 25, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology

, tutor, and scholar lead/mentor for Washington state opportunity scholars. He’s also been a campus leader, serving as the Vice President of the PLU Habitat for Humanity chapter, At-large senator of ASPLU, and founding the university’s Global Medical Brigades/Pre-med Club. Global Medical Brigades is an international movement of students and medical professionals working alongside local communities and staff to implement sustainable health systems. The PLU chapter is a student-run organization that

Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree William Foege ‘57 returns to PLU for annual Rachel Carson lecture Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / February 4, 2020 Image: World health icon and distinguished alumnus Dr. William Foege ‘57 will return to campus to give the annual Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture. February 4, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that world health icon