WesternU Oregon

10/31/2026

10/13/2026

For students at Western University of Health Sciences in Oregon, the start of the academic school year brings new opportunities to get involved in the community. Each year, a group of students from the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (WesternU HCOM) and the College of Health Sciences-Northwest (CHS-Northwest) choose to volunteer as mentors in the MIKE Program.

MIKE is a non-profit organization that educates and mentors youth to lead healthy lives and build healthy communities. By connecting mentor volunteers and partner organizations like WesternU with local middle and high schools, MIKE teaches healthy behaviors, increases basic health knowledge and health literacy, and provides exposure to health care career pathways. Originating in the Portland area, the program now serves urban and rural communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. In 2018, the Sweet Home community requested a peer-to-peer mentoring program connecting its high school and the medical school. The partnership with MIKE launched in Sweet Home in 2020, as a pilot program for rural communities. Today, the program continues to serve as a launchpad for innovation and best practices in workforce pipeline development.

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10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Experience WesternU Oregon!​

Prospective students and their families explored our Lebanon campus, connected with the WesternU community and learned about our DO, DPT and MSN-E programs.​

This event also marked the first MSN-E presentation at Experience WesternU Oregon, introducing prospective students to another pathway for building a meaningful career in health care.​

We enjoyed meeting the future health care professionals who are considering beginning their journeys at WesternU.

🔗 Ready to take the next step? Learn more about our DO, DPT, and MSN-E programs — link in bio.

10/06/2026

On Sunday, WesternU HCOM students and faculty participated in the 19th annual Portland Health Care Equity Fair (HCEF) hosted by OHSU. The event offered a range of free health services to the community, with a focus on connecting uninsured and underinsured individuals with accessible, long-term care. Through their volunteer service, WesternU students helped make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members by connecting them with care, resources, and support.

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Western University of Health Sciences’ Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (WesternU HCOM) participated in the 19th annual Portland Health Care Equity Fair (HCEF) hosted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The event offers a range of free health services...

10/06/2026

📰 A researcher at Western University College of Health Sciences Northwest (CHS-Northwest) is studying falls among older adults in rural Oregon and how to prevent them.

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10/02/2026

Today, we’re proud to spotlight second-year DO students Hayden Manninen and Tiffany Tran for their dedication to serving the Lebanon community through events like the Rural Health Care Equity Fair (RHCEF). As volunteers with the RHCEF, Hayden and Tiffany helped bring together patients, clinicians, and community volunteers for a day focused on accessible, community-centered care.

Their commitment to volunteering is a wonderful example of the impact our students can make beyond the classroom. We’re proud to see Hayden and Tiffany putting the values of service, compassion, and community engagement into action throughout their medical education at WesternU.

📅 Save the date: The next Rural Health Care Equity Fair will be held Saturday, May 1, 2027.

📸 Photo credits:
Amie Santavicca
Emily Campbell, WesternU
Sarah Brown, Sweet Home New Era and Lebanon Local

10/02/2026

What can you expect at Experience WesternU Oregon?​

You’ll have the opportunity to explore our Lebanon campus, learn about the admissions process, connect with the WesternU community and attend presentations about our DO, DPT and MSN-E programs.​

Whether you are considering osteopathic medicine, physical therapy or nursing, this event can help you identify your next step.​

📅 October 10 | 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM​
📍 WesternU Oregon​

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/ExperienceWesternU-OR-Oct10

09/25/2026

Explore your future in health care at Experience WesternU Oregon on October 10.​

Visit our Oregon campus, connect with faculty and students, and learn about three programs designed to prepare future health care professionals:​

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine​
• Doctor of Physical Therapy​
• Master of Science in Nursing-Entry​

For the first time at Experience WesternU Oregon, prospective students can attend a presentation about our new MSN-E program.​

📅 October 10 | 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM​
📍 WesternU Oregon​

🔗 Register: link in bio

09/24/2026

Did you know that Sept. 22 was National Falls Prevention Awareness Day?

To recognize this important day, physical therapy students, faculty, and community members at the Lebanon Senior Center came together to learn about ways to prevent falls and promote healthy aging. Participants explored topics including nutrition, osteoporosis, exercise, safe falling techniques, and fall recovery, while also having the opportunity to complete balance screenings and receive personalized information about their individual fall risks.

For our students, events like this provide valuable opportunities to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and put it into practice while serving members of the community. We’re proud to see our students making a difference through education, connection, and hands-on experiences!

09/22/2026

WesternU HCOM was proud to host the second annual A.P. Howells, DO, Endowed Lectureship, bringing together osteopathic physicians and students for hands-on learning in the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) and a meaningful celebration of osteopathic medicine’s legacy in Oregon.

The event honored the pioneering spirit of A.P. Howells, DO, while recognizing leaders and students advancing the profession today. Thank you to Jocelyn Howells for helping carry forward a legacy of service, mentorship, and patient-centered care.

🔗 Click the link below to learn more about the lectureship and the enduring impact of the Howells family.