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Isaiah Banken ’21 paves the way to medical excellence from PLU to UW School of Medicine Posted by: mhines / January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024 Meet Isaiah Banken, a ’21 graduate who set his sights on a career in medicine. With a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, Isaiah began exploring diverse medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA. From being a compassionate force in hospice care and a backup medic – Isaiah immersed himself in the world of healthcare

founding of Community Health Center, a clinic that serves patients with or without the ability to pay. Now known as Community Health Care, the first location was near East Tacoma’s Salishan neighborhood and today there are nine regional clinics throughout Pierce County. One of Dr. Wiegman’s proudest moments came in March 2007 when he received the Humanitarian of the Year award from Community Health Care, an organization he cared so deeply about. Dr. Wiegman would go on to be ordained as a Lutheran

potential of the libraries wasn’t necessarily shared by the entire ecosystem that I was a part of,” Bannon recalls. “It wasn’t that people didn’t care about libraries, but it was a city with a population and economy the size of many countries — so there was a lot of power and need to navigate.” “I needed to protect libraries, but I had to feed the beast of the city,” Bannon remembers. “Once I was able to look at things through the lens of the mayor, I realized I needed to convince the mayor and other

PLU family. So, hit play and join the adventure! Read Previous Major Minute: Dual-Degree Engineering Read Next Two PLU students spend the summer reading the stars LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching

more. Read Previous Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation Read Next PLU selected for American Passport Project LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural

advising program is designed to help students interested in attending law school. Read Previous PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic Read Next Interested in studying Psychology? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal

from Dr. Ami Shah, as she explains why this is a great time to study Global Studies at PLU! Read Previous Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships Read Next PLU’s Kinesiology Team takes third at national sports medicine knowledge bowl LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims

experience. Read Previous The Power of Female Mentors Read Next Enter a growing workforce: Study Computer Science at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing

place to do so! Read Previous Q&A with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Read Next Q&A with RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life

Answer: Do you have Engineering? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: I’m undecided on my major, so should I even go to college? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing