WesternU Oregon

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.

🔗 Click the link below to read more.

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.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲... ▶ https://www.sweethomenews.com/westernu-chs-research-examines-falls-among-older-adults-in-rural-oregon/

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.

09/16/2026

For students considering careers in health care, the transition from undergraduate study to a professional health program can involve navigating prerequisite coursework, competitive admissions processes, and unfamiliar application requirements. Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) has partnered with Sonoma State University to develop a new pathway program for students interested in physical therapy or osteopathic medicine.

Through this new partnership with WesternU Oregon, Sonoma State students interested in the health professions can more easily pursue either a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the College of Health Sciences-Northwest (CHS-Northwest) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (WesternU HCOM) on WesternU’s Lebanon campus.

🔗 Click the link below to read more.

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) has partnered with Sonoma State University to develop a new pathway program for students interested in physical therapy or osteopathic medicine. Through this new partnership with WesternU Oregon, Sonoma State students interested in the health professi...

09/03/2026

Thank you, Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation, for all the incredible work you do to support the health and well-being of our community!🩺💙

08/26/2026

Today, WesternU Oregon hosted Fall Club Day!🎉 Students connected with club leaders, explored new interests, and supported our student-run clubs. With over 30 clubs to choose from, there was something for everyone!