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Dying of Despair
Physician Assisted Death
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Walk a Mile In Their Scrubs: Succeeding as a Modern-Day Medical Student
Walk a Mile In Their Scrubs: Succeeding as a Modern-Day Medical Student
United We Stand: PTSD in America
United We Stand: PTSD in America
Lost Resolve: Solving Resolutions
Lost Resolve: Solving Resolutions

We're well into the new year, which once served as a clean slate for so many. But what happened to all of the resolutions that once dominated our eyes and ears? What ever became of our aspirations? Sadly, in all likelihood, they're gone and long forgotten. 

A Mental Health Problem at the Highest Level
A Mental Health Problem at the Highest Level
C.T.E. and the Truth Below the Helmet
C.T.E. and the Truth Below the Helmet
Opioids in America: Tackling Our National Emergency
Opioids in America: Tackling Our National Emergency

 

 
 

 

 
 
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Sitting with his wife in Seattle Children’s Hospital, second-year PNWU student Ryan Ostler was faced with a decision that would forever shape his world. In one of our most touching blogs to date, Ostler explains how one of life’s most incomprehensible nightmares — and all of the interactions that accompanied it — pushed him to become a medical student. Link in bio. #medschool #osteopathicmedicine #medstudent #blog #PNWU
As if transitioning into life as an osteopathic medical student wasn’t enough, PNWU OMS II Boone Rhinehart also entered into the world of fatherhood in the summer before he started at PNWU. In the latest PNWU Health Blog, Boone reflects on his journey, offering tips and insight into how he helped his newborn son reach a series of developmental milestones while maintaining his hectic medical school schedule. Link in bio. #medschool #osteopathicmedicine #fatherhood #medstudent #blog #advice #PNWU #childcare #education
A record number of American's are “dying of despair.” For the first time in half a century there have been two consecutive years of declining life expectancy in America, with overall life expectancy falling fractionally from 78.7 to 78.6 years in 2017. Underlying the drop was a bad year for influenza and a slight increase in the toll of Alzheimer’s disease. But more significant was an increase in what some are referring to as “deaths of despair”: suicides and drug overdoses. To better understand the problem, we sat down with an expert on opioid pharmacology, pain and addiction, the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Pacific Northwest University, Dr. Edward Bilsky. iTunes link in bio. Episode also available on Spotify and on the PNWU Health Blog. #osteopathicmedicine #medschool #pnwu #addiction #suicide #recovery #podcast #science #medicine #opioidcrisis
Despite her young age, PNWU student Thida Myint is already well on her way towards accomplishing her life goal of visiting every continent. Now, with over 30 countries worth of stamps in her passport book, Myint shares some tips on exploring the world solo. Link in bio. #medschool #PNWU #travel #travelphotography #explore #blog
‪And the PNWU Student Doctor of the Year is... 🥁 ‬ ‪Paige Ely! ‬ ‪An Academic Medicine Scholar in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Paige will now be PNWU’s candidate for the National Student Doctor of the Year award! ‬ ‪Congratulations, Paige!!! ‬ #pnwu
November may be over, but the health challenges facing men don’t stop when the calendar turns. Throughout November, PNWU students and staff members put down their razors to raise awareness in a rather unusual way. Learn more about their month-long commitment to facial hair and, more importantly, their passion for men’s health awareness, at the link in our bio. #movember #menshealth #PNWU #mentalhealth #prostatecancer #testicularcancer #medschool
This afternoon, Virginia Hislop stopped by our campus to meet our students and share the inspiration behind her emergency fund. "I would hate to lose a doctor because somebody couldn't afford something as simple as a car repair or a bus ticket," Ginger explained, speaking to a smiling crowd gathered around her. Continuing her awe-inspiring generosity, Ginger has volunteered to match any gifts made to the Virginia Hislop Emergency Fund up to $5,000 throughout the rest of #GivingTuesday! And, having been inspired by Ginger, Karen and Norm Hyatt have also agreed to match all gifts up to $5,000 for the remainder of the day! In other words, anything you can donate between now and midnight will instantly be doubled, up to $10,000!!! If you've yet to donate, there is no better time to support our students in their dreams of becoming doctors for rural and underserved communities throughout the Pacific Northwest (Link to donate in bio).
Want to help some hard-working medical students AND have a chance to win one of the prize packages below? Well you're in luck... We're thrilled to announce our Giving Tuesday Happy Hour! Between now and 5 p.m. (PST), we're asking you to help us share Ginger's message of generosity and, in turn, help yourself win! We recently premiered a video, called “Meet Ginger Hislop,” on our University’s Facebook page. 1. Like the Facebook post ("Meet Ginger Hislop" video) for a chance to win the "Mt. Hood Package." 2. Tag a friend in the comments portion of the post for a chance to win the "Mt. Adams Package." 3. Share or repost Ginger's video on Facebook for a chance to win the "Mt. Rainier Package." 4. Make a donation (of at least $10) during "Happy Hour" for a chance to win our "Mt. Denali Package." We hope you'll join us and Ginger by helping to spread the message or by making a gift! #givingtuesday #PNWU