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Powering Big Data for Bigger Discoveries

Judith | April 30, 2025

Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) capacity for data-driven research just got a major upgrade, thanks to a high-impact renovation project led by the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative’s (SHERC) Research Capacity Core (RCC). In effort to support researchers working with large and complex data sets, the RCC funded a comprehensive upgrade of NAU’s central server room… Read more
Brett West indicates the continuous batter system to SHERC

Research, Collaboration, and Practical Training Provided Through ABRC Workshops

Judith |

Northern Arizona University’s Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER), in partnership with the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC), is moving through the 2025 health research workshop series. In January and February, CHER hosted two impactful workshops designed to connect researchers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations across Arizona… Read more

CHER Researchers Selected as Flinn Early Career Faculty Fellows

Judith | April 29, 2025

The Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER) is proud to celebrate two of our affiliated faculty members, Dr. Michael Anastario and Dr. Tara Bautista, for being selected as Flinn Early Career Faculty Fellows at Northern Arizona University (NAU). This prestigious fellowship recognizes outstanding early-career faculty who are poised to make significant contributions to research in the biological and health sciences… Read more

Advancing Partnerships That Shape Community Health

Judith |

Building relationships between academic institutions and the surrounding community is pivotal in connecting research with action to meet community needs. The Community-Campus Partnership Support (CCPS) Program is currently accepting applications for the next round of funding to foster collaborations between community organizations and academic researchers… Read more
Sheila Hammer speaks about her CCPS project

Bright Smiles Ahead

Judith |

Based on findings from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Bodies Survey (2015) conducted through the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), early childhood cavities and tooth decay are linked to chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease… Read more
Beck Thomas sits with Irv Yellow and Ruth Ami to record for the Healthy Native Smiles project

A new name, the same commitment to community and research

Judith | April 23, 2025

As our center continues to grow, we want to share an important update. Over time, our work has expanded to encompass a broader range of research and deeper community partnerships. As we evolve in response to the needs of our researchers and the communities we serve, we have changed our name to the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER)… Read more
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SHERC awarded 10th supplement to support data capacity

john | December 10, 2024

The southwest region of the United States is a beautiful part of the country, filled with rich culture, incredible landscapes, and a strong need for health equity intervention. SHERC, the largest research initiative within the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER), specifically addresses health and wellness disparities through community-based research. … Read more