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  • Samantha Saucedo’s path was shaped from a young age as she witnessed how varying health conditions affected those closest to her. One set of grandparents was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffered from deteriorating health. Another set thrived, living long healthy lives. Those divergent health paths…

    A Rocky Start Leads to a Steady Foundation Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsSamantha Saucedo's path was shaped from a young age as she witnessed how varying health conditions affected those closest to her.One set of grandparents was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffered from deteriorating health. Another set thrived, living long healthy lives. Those divergent health paths set 2019 PLU graduate Saucedo on a journey that culminated in

  • Sponsored by MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Pierce County, the Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway is an initiative working to address local healthcare costs, improve economic and social vitality, and increase public awareness about health and well-being in Parkland. Blue Zones’ goal is…

    A Blue Zones Boosts Posted by: Chris Albert / September 10, 2024 Image: From left to right, leaders of the Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway are, Queena Tupou, Joseph Gomez, Tono Sablan, Taryn West, and Tammy Jones. September 10, 2024 Sponsored by MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Pierce County, the Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway is an initiative working to address local healthcare costs, improve economic and social vitality, and increase public awareness

  • On Thursday, February 11, around 1,200 people received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination at a one-day event in Pacific Lutheran University’s Olson Gym and Field House. Co-hosted by the Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department, PLU, MultiCare Health System, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the…

    Pacific Lutheran University’s Olson Gym and Field House. Co-hosted by the Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department, PLU, MultiCare Health System, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the event was the result of targeted outreach to community members who face access and equity barriers to healthcare. In addition to utilizing PLU’s two largest indoor athletics facilities, 22 PLU nursing students helped administer the vaccine.“Throughout the pandemic, we have been extraordinarily grateful for the

  • 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…

    2024 OHSU Summer Equity Internship Program: Applications Open Posted by: nicolacs / November 7, 2023 November 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

  • 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…

    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

  • The University of Nebraska’s summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in addition to an interdisciplinary  Minority Health Disparities program aimed at converting cutting edge social and behavioral research into an understanding and reduction of health disparities among minorities.…

    Summer Research Program – University of Nebraska Posted by: alemanem / December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016 The University of Nebraska’s summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in addition to an interdisciplinary Minority Health Disparities program aimed at converting cutting edge social and behavioral research into an understanding and reduction of health disparities among minorities. Summer 2017 research programs include

  • DESCRIPTION The Cind M. Treser Memorial Student Scholarship program (formerly the Ed Pickett Memorial Student Scholarship) gives recognition to outstanding and deserving undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Health (or in an allied discipline) and who intend to take employment in the field of Environmental Health…

    Cind M. Treser Memorial Student Scholarship Fund Posted by: nicolacs / February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022 DESCRIPTION The Cind M. Treser Memorial Student Scholarship program (formerly the Ed Pickett Memorial Student Scholarship) gives recognition to outstanding and deserving undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Health (or in an allied discipline) and who intend to take employment in the field of Environmental Health in Washington State upon completion of the baccalaureate degree

  • Through grant funding from the Indian Health Service’s Indians Into Medicine Program (INMED) and the Empire Health Foundation, the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) to participate in pathway programs. Deadline to apply: April 7,…

    Reimagine Indians into Medicine (RISE) Summer Academy 2023 Posted by: nicolacs / February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023 Through grant funding from the Indian Health Service’s Indians Into Medicine Program (INMED) and the Empire Health Foundation, the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) to participate in pathway programs. Deadline to apply: April 7, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The RISE Summer Academy, a 6-week program

  • PLU President Allan Belton and MultiCare CEO Bill Robertson discuss the recently announced Partnership for Health Innovation with KOMO News anchors Steve McCarron and Tyra Majors on ARC Seattle (KOMO News). Announced in February 2024, the Partnership for Health Innovation unites PLU, MultiCare, and Washington…

    PLU and MultiCare leaders discuss new partnership on ARC Seattle (KOMO News) Posted by: Zach Powers / March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024 PLU President Allan Belton and MultiCare CEO Bill Robertson discuss the recently announced Partnership for Health Innovation with KOMO News anchors Steve McCarron and Tyra Majors on ARC Seattle (KOMO News). Announced in February 2024, the Partnership for Health Innovation unites PLU, MultiCare, and Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

  • Monkeypox has now shown up in Pierce County and we are in close contact with Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) to determine an appropriate initial campus and Health Center response to this matter. TPCHD sends out regular updates on new cases, which, as of…

    What About Monkeypox? Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022 Monkeypox has now shown up in Pierce County and we are in close contact with Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) to determine an appropriate initial campus and Health Center response to this matter. TPCHD sends out regular updates on new cases, which, as of today, number two unrelated individuals, neither of whom have experienced recent travel. This link will take you to the TPCHD announcements related to