Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest will be named the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine in honor of Jeff Heatherington and the Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care. Heatherington is a leader, philanthropist and lifelong advocate for osteopathic medicine in Oregon. This is the first time in WesternU’s 48-year history that a college site will be named for a major benefactor and advocate. 

Through his leadership of the Heatherington Foundation and FamilyCare, Inc., Heatherington stands as WesternU’s largest donor. The Foundation is credited with more than $50 million in total giving to WesternU and the donation of 150 acres of riverfront property in Lebanon, Oregon to build a new campus and launch a graduate program in behavioral health therapy.

Heatherington has been a leader in the osteopathic profession for almost 50 years. He was Executive Director of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, a member of the Oregon Health Council, and chair of the Coalition for a Healthy Oregon. He received the Distinguished Service Certificate from the American Osteopathic Association in 2007 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Osteopathic Foundation in 2021.

Read the full story: WesternU COMP-Northwest to be named Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine | WesternU News

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Dental Medicine (CDM) recently awarded four students with the Delta Dental Endowed Scholarship for Opportunity.

The recipients are Derica Burwell, DMD ’25, Kendall Rollin, DMD Class of 2026, Edward Hernandez, DMD Class of 2027, and Danielle Fitzgerald, DMD Class of 2028.

“We are extremely grateful to the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation for their continued support of WesternU CDM,” said WesternU College of Dental Medicine Dean Elizabeth Andrews, DDS, MS. “WesternU CDM is honored and supports the Community Care Foundation’s mission to educate and train the next generation of oral health care providers.”

Read the full story: WesternU College of Dental Medicine awards Delta Dental Community Care Foundation scholarships | WesternU News

The WesternU Global Health Club provided care to the hill tribes of Chiang Rai, Thailand June 29-July 6, 2025. Twenty students – five from COMP-Northwest and 15 from COMP – traveled with COMP alumnus and preceptor Brett Mumford, DO ’00, on a trip organized by Where There Is No Doctor, led by Dr. David Mar Naw.

They hiked to three remote villages in the hills of northern Thailand near the Burmese border. In each village, they held free clinics offering both acute and chronic care to the residents and provided much needed medications and supplies.

The students are: Abigail Leff, Allyssa Strohm, Brook Manion, Clare Necas, Danielle Boggs, Darwyn Tran, Gauri Gurumurthy, Janice Park, Jasmine Hakimian, Jeanie Nguyen, Justin Hitomi, Kate Niswonger, Katherine Raber (who provided these photos), Kim Pham, Lannhi Nguyen, Mia Wallach, Preston Dang, Selena Dutton, Sophia Strukel, and Stefanie Au.

Read more about Where There Is No Doctor: https://wtind.org/

WesternU Health Foot and Ankle Center Medical Director and College of Podiatric Medicine Assistant Professor and alumna Chandler Hubbard, DPM '18, is featured in a People Magazine article examining the best shoes, sandals and sneakers that provide comfort and support.

Article link: Podiatrists Told Us About These Comfortable Shoes for All-Day Wear

Read more on CPM's LinkedIn and Facebook.

Matt Wedel, PhD, of CPM and COMP, gave a live public presentation, "Bringing Aquilops to Life," at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. The talk was part of the museum's Aquilops Day, celebrating the appearance of the cat-sized dinosaur Aquilops — which Dr. Wedel helped name — in the move Jurassic World Rebirth.

Read more: WesternU professor helped name dinosaur featured in Jurassic World Rebirth | WesternU News

Blood Donation Drive for City of Hope patients, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 on the

WesternU California Health Education Center Esplanade.

All donors will receive a City of Hope gift as a thank you for their generosity.

We are excited to announce a vital opportunity to make a difference in our community!

Western University of Health Sciences, in collaboration with City of Hope, will be hosting a blood drive on our Pomona campus.

As a health university, we understand the critical importance of blood donations in saving lives and supporting patient care. Donating blood is an essential part of patient care, and it's truly "in your blood" to give hope. Your participation directly contributes to the well-being of patients in need, including those at City of Hope.

Appointments are recommended to help us manage flow and minimize wait times.

How to Schedule Your Donation: Please visit idonateblood4hope.org and enter sponsor code WUP or call 626-218-7171 to secure your spot.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a profound impact - your single donation can save lives.

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