Midwestern University

@MidwesternUniv

Founded in 1900, Midwestern University is a not-for-profit graduate institution of higher education offering degrees in the health sciences on two campuses.

Downers Grove IL & Glendale AZ midwesternuniversity.vista.page Joined October 2012

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Are you looking to stay active, confident, and independent as you age? Join experts from Midwestern University Clinics for a free community presentation at the #DownersGrove Public Library on how strength and movement support healthy aging. Registration: downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17574977

Are you looking to stay active, confident, and independent as you age? Join experts from Midwestern University Clinics on November 17 at noon for a free community presentation at the Downers Grove Public Library on how strength and movement support healthy aging.

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Exceptional healthcare education begins with exceptional mentors. Huge congratulations to our own Dr. John Ashurst for being named Mentor of the Year by the AOA at #OMED26! Thank you for guiding the next generation of osteopathic physicians. 🩺✨

John Ashurst (center) is pictured receiving the Mentor of the Year award at the 2026 OMED conference in Las Vegas.

Midwestern University @MidwesternUniv 3d

🪔 Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special. 🎇 #HappyDiwali
#Diwali

Group of seven people posing together in front of colorful draped curtains with string lights, wearing festive traditional outfits and smiling for a photo to celebrate Diwali.

A group of dancers in colorful traditional-style dresses perform in a gym to celebrate Diwali

Two women in colorful festive outfits sit at a table, while one paints the other's hand with henna

Group of people pose together in front of colorful draped curtains, wearing festive traditional outfits and smiling for a photo to celebrate Diwali.

Midwestern University @MidwesternUniv 5d

Future healthcare leaders learn best when listening to the communities they will serve. At our 11th annual Aphasia & Stroke Awareness Night, Speech-Language Pathology students gained valuable perspective directly from patients & families. 💙

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Students and faculty shared information and resources with the community during the 11th annual Aphasia & Stroke Awareness Night. From left: Speech-Language Pathology student Corinne Wing; Judith Ball, M.S., CCC-SLP, Clinical Professor; and Speech-Language Pathology students Jackie Jung and Alexa Florendo.

Midwestern University @MidwesternUniv Nov 4

Advocating for Your Care: Putting Older Adults First
📅 Mon., Nov. 9, 2026
🕡 6:30 - 7:45 PM MST
🏦 Glendale Foothills Library
📍 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, AZ
🎙️ Dawn Gerber, Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP, College of Pharmacy, Glendale

Join Dr. Gerber, board-certified geriatric pharmacist, for an engaging presentation on Age-Friendly Health Systems designed to tailor your healthcare to meet your unique needs. Learn how these systems improve health outcomes and quality of life, and discover practical ways to actively participate in your care, communicate effectively with providers, and advocate for age-friendly practices that truly support what matters most to you.