Students gathered with loved ones across the state on March 20 to celebrate a major milestone on their path to filling a critical need for more physicians in Washington and beyond.
The Little Birds program introduces elementary schoolers in Eastern Washington to healthcare fields to encourage early interest in becoming doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
WSU researchers analyzed more than 3,000 foods common to American diets, confirming the accuracy of an FDA rule for marketing foods as healthy but finding few foods meet that standard.
WSU experts say improving health literacy — from using plain language in clinics to helping patients find trustworthy online information — can empower people to make better decisions.
The community-based primary care clinic, located inside Logan Elementary School, will increase health care access and reduce barriers to treatment, particularly for students and their parents.
WSU is advancing sensor technologies that turn the instruments of daily life into key tools for health care.
The free virtual gathering will include nationally recognized plenary speakers and breakout sessions designed to drive action toward building a better health care system for all.
The Washington State Medical Association has selected WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for its first four‑year scholarship for a student to attend medical school in the state.
The two physicians, including one WSU College of Medicine alum, will join the Everett medical community next summer to continue specialized training in caring for the sickest patients.
Bioengineering seniors are teaming up with medical students to design training devices that improve clinical skill development.
