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What’s your why? | Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student

Andrew | September 18, 2024

Learn about Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student, in an interview series titled “What’s you why?”… Read more

Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student at N A U, on a jetski.

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives nearly $900,000 to expand substance use disorder education

Andrew | September 16, 2024

Learn about how the Department of Physician Assistant Studies recently received a grant to fund a three-year program on substance use disorder education… Read more

A Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program student in class.

Empowering young voices through confident communication at the 2024 Camp Chit-Chat

Andrew | September 12, 2024

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department recently concluded 2024’s Camp Chit Chat, a program aimed to give children a summer camp experience… Read more

Camp Chit Chat, kids playing duck duck goose.

Movement experts: hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program | NAU Stories

Andrew | September 10, 2024

Sara Thomasson is on her way to becoming a physical therapist and assisting injured or ill people to improve movement or manage pain. … Read more

Sara Thomasson smiling with a doctor's office behind.

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..

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

Andrew | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

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

Occupational Therapy Chair, Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth, Healthcare Hero finalist

Andrew | July 16, 2024

Dr. Armstrong-Heimsoth has been nominated for this award as she is a selfless healthcare hero at every level—educating doctoral students at Northern Arizona University’s Phoenix Bioscience Core, mentoring occupational therapy (OT) faculty, and advocating for foster children in Arizona… Read more

Indigenous Youth Health Camp | AZ Family

Andrew | July 2, 2024

The Indigenous Youth Health Camp aims to address disparities in healthcare for Native Americans through an engaging educational experience, inspiring students to explore future health careers in Arizona… Read more