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Category: Occupational Therapy

OT Student Melody Nosworthy on CBS Mornings

erj92 | November 10, 2026

Meet Melody Nosworthy, an NAU student who defied all odds after suffering a traumatic brain injury that left her wheelchair bound. With the help of physical therapy and determination, Melody regained her ability to walk and run, and began her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy with the College of Health and Human Services. Now, she fosters a dog in training to help people in her position. Watch the full CBS Mornings segment here… Read more
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NAU gets $6M to train more healthcare workers for rural Arizona

erj92 | October 28, 2026

More than $6.35 million in federal funding will help Northern Arizona University students pursue careers in healthcare while building the workforce needed in the state’s rural, Tribal and medically vulnerable communities. The two five-year awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will provide more than $1.27 million in scholarships each year, expanding access to health education and preparing graduates to serve communities with the greatest health care needs… Read more
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CHHS Student Spotlight Q+A: Daimee Martinez

erj92 | October 14, 2026

Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight students to highlight the diverse academic paths and profile student motivations and interests. Through this series, CHHS aims to showcase the passion and dedication that inspire students to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The college’s next spotlight series is on Daimee Martinez, a member of the Class of 2027… Read more
Daimee posing in front of pink streamers in a doorway.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Ella Welsh

erj92 | September 21, 2026

Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight alumni who represent the wide range of academic and professional journeys pursued by its graduates. The alumni spotlight series will highlight their experiences, motivations, accomplishments, and interests, while showcasing how their NAU education continues to influence their careers and contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities… Read more
Ella Welsh and young OT client walking on a trail in the woods and smiling at the camera.

From CHHS coursework to a career: Bailey Weiss becomes Circle the City’s first occupational therapist  

erj92 | September 16, 2026

Bailey Weiss graduated from NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at the Phoenix Bioscience Core in May 2025. Just months later, she became Circle the City’s first occupational therapist (OT). Based in Phoenix, Circle the City is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness across Maricopa County. Weiss’ journey with Circle the City , however, began while she was still a student at NAU’s College of Health and Human Services. … Read more
Bailey Weiss in the clinic as an OT at Circle the City.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Brooke Tubbs

erj92 | September 9, 2026

Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight alumni who represent the wide range of academic and professional journeys pursued by its graduates. The alumni spotlight series will highlight their experiences, motivations, accomplishments, and interests, while showcasing how their NAU education continues to influence their careers and contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities… Read more
Headshot of Brooke Tubbs.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Lauren Hall  

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Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight alumni who represent the wide range of academic and professional journeys pursued by its graduates. The alumni spotlight series will highlight their experiences, motivations, accomplishments, and interests, while showcasing how their NAU education continues to influence their careers and contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities… Read more
Lauren Hall standing with a white horse.