WANP Naturopathic News
WANP Member/FABNP Features in Panel Discussion of "Shot in the Arm" Documentary
14 June 2023 We were honored to be invited by WithinReach to include a naturopathic physician on a panel discussing a new documentary on vaccines. Krystal Plonski, ND, FABNP, LAc, was an incredible addition to the panel, adding a naturopathic voice and perspective...
WANP Partners with Bastyr to Encourage Preceptorships
7 June 2023 We were thrilled to bring together representatives from Bastyr University's School of Naturopathic Medicine, practicing naturopathic physicians, and naturopathic medical students to encourage more of our doctors to become preceptors for current students....
WA DOH: Board of Naturopathy Regular Meeting Highlights (May 2023)
12 May 2023 Below is my summary of the key discussions and decisions made at today's regular business meeting of the Board of Naturopathy, which regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine. (Please note that this summary does not reflect official meeting minutes...
WANP Hosts Successful Job Fair as Part of CONNECT 2023 Conference Weekend
6 May 2023 We were absolutely THRILLED to fill up Room 146 at Bastyr University with practicing physicians, current naturopathic medical students, and companies looking to HIRE NDs after a full day of continuing education at our CONNECT 2023 annual conference!...
WANP at Bastyr University's "Pathways to Success"
26 April 2023 WANP Board members Allison Apfelbaum, Teresa Richter, and Jana Nalbandian and Executive Director Angela Ross had a great time engaging with current naturopathic medical students at Bastyr University (Kenmore) this afternoon as part of a new "Pathways to...
2023 Legislative Session Ends With Forward Momentum for the Naturopathic Community
24 April 2023 We are so sad to share that our priority legislative effort to better align our legal scope of practice with our legal recognition as primary care providers did not move forward this past session. Our prime sponsor, Sen. Shelly Short (R-7), continues to...
WA DOH: Board of Naturopathy Health Equity/Continuing Education Subcommittee Meeting Highlights (April 2023)
19 April 2023 Below is my summary of the key discussions from today's public meeting of the Health Equity/Continuing Education Subcommittee of the Board of Naturopathy. This subcommittee is composed of Drs. Elias Kass and Krystal Richardson and public member Brooke...
Dr. Harold Modell, long-time instructor of Physiology at Bastyr University, passes away
15 April 2023 We here at the WANP were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Harold Modell, long-time instructor of Physiology at Bastyr University, on 8 April 2023. In his beloved daughter's words: "Harold always made himself available to anyone who might need a...
WA DOH: Vaccine Advisory Committee Update (April 2023)
13 April 2023 The highlights below are from the quarterly meeting of the Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC) in April 2023. Much of this report is adapted directly from the presentations by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Updates from Washington State...
WA DOH: Board of Naturopathy Notice of Recruitment
3 April 2023 The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division (HSQA), is accepting applications to fill two professional member positions on the Board of Naturopathy. HSQA is looking for public-spirited individuals willing to study the issues and to...