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Northern Arizona University continues adding, expanding programs through health-focused initiative | Arizona Daily Sun

Andrew | February 18, 2025

Over a year after its initial announcement of an effort to grow its healthcare education offerings, Northern Arizona University (NAU) has added programs and is working on others… Read more

What’s your why | Jenny Zamora-Garcia, Dental Hygiene

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Name: Jenny Zamora-Garcia… Read more

Jenny Zamora-Garcia at the Give Kids a Smile event.

More than words: How communication signals affect what you hear | The NAU Review

Andrew | February 11, 2025

“Dunno.” … Read more

Aches and pains? NAU’s Physical Therapy Clinic is here to help free of charge | The NAU Review

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For those who have persistent, debilitating muscle pains but believe physical therapy is too expensive without insurance, look no further than NAU’s Physical Therapy Clinic… Read more

Northern Arizona University's physical therapy clinic.

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

Autism Support, Community, and Education in the Navajo Nation Receives $225,720 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant to Support Parents Taking Action Program

Andrew | December 23, 2024

Mercy C.A.R.E.S. has awarded Autism Support, Community, and Education in the Navajo Nation through the Diné Parents Taking Action Program (ASCEND)… Read more

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

NAU Physician Assistant Faculty Interviewed by KJZZ

Andrew | December 20, 2024

Natalie Landman, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Northern Arizona University, was recently interviewed by KJZZ Phoenix about a new fee schedule for Medicare providers and how it impacts the care that patients receive… Read more

Dr. Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth Receives AOTA Roster of Fellows Award

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Dr. Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth has been honored with the AOTA Roster of Fellows award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to occupational therapy… Read more

Humans of NAU: Jozie Ashleson | The NAU Review

Andrew | December 11, 2024

Physician assistants are an important part of closing the healthcare gap in Arizona, and Jozie Ashleson is one of those future PAs ready to make an impact. She is a second-year student in NAU’s physician assistant program at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. Learn about the pivotal event that drove her interest in healthcare and why she chose to stay at NAU after getting her bachelor’s degree. … Read more

Achievement unlocked: Physical therapy professor redefines health education using interactive gaming | The NAU Review

Andrew | December 6, 2024

“Health Quest” is a physical wellness education game designed by Hayley Root, an assistant professor for the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, and metaverse artist Kevin Clark… Read more