Category: Health Sciences

Bringing weight-inclusive care to the classroom | The NAU Review

Andrew | July 8, 2025

Most of us are taught that to be thin is to be healthy. But what if that isn’t true? … Read more

Brooke Graymountain Davis named 2025 CHHS Outstanding Graduate Student

Andrew | April 25, 2025

Throughout her time at Northern Arizona University, Brooke Graymountain Davis has been deeply committed to advancing health equity for Indigenous communities through a combination of learning, advocacy, and leadership. This journey has been fueled by a strong desire to contribute to positive and sustainable change, blending academic rigor with active service to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples, and as a result was named the 2025 CHHS Outstanding Graduate Student. … Read more

How to make skiing accessible | The NAU Review

Andrew | March 14, 2025

Four students worked with High Country Adaptive Sports (HCAS), an organization that provides outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities… Read more

NAU’s public health program and High Country Adaptive Sports providing adaptive skiing.

Night to Shine

Andrew | March 13, 2025

NAU Physical Education students discuss volunteering at Night to Shine, an event that offers meaningful activities for individuals with developmental disabilities… Read more

What’s your why | Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods

Andrew | February 20, 2025

Name: Sierra Guenther … Read more

Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods graduate from NAU, smiling in her cap and gown.

Humans of NAU: Kenneth Silverwind | The NAU Review

Andrew | January 13, 2025

Read about allied health student Kenneth Silverwind’s experience providing medical care to those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene and more… Read more

Meet Fitness Wellness Students

Andrew | November 19, 2024

Macyn Helmsing is a senior in the fitness wellness program. Her passion for fitness has landed her an internship at a privately owned gym, 480 Fitness in Chandler, Arizona… Read more

Macyn Helmsing in the Fitness Wellness program.

Survey of Arizona firefighters reveals challenges with pay and mental health | KNAU

Andrew | August 21, 2024

Dierdra Bycura studies firefighter health at NAU and discusses why urban and rural areas are struggling to keep enough firefighters on call… Read more

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

Flagstaff United School District (FUSD) Day

Andrew | August 12, 2024

Recently, 80 seventh graders from Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) visited NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus to learn about life as a Lumberjack… Read more

Student participates at F U S D day at the College of Health and Human Services at N A U..

How one doctoral student is helping pave the way for Indigenous researchers | The NAU Review

Andrew | July 25, 2024

Melinda Smith is a PhD student in interdisciplinary health. Her community-based research project helps increase knowledge related to diabetes and cancer prevention… Read more