Tag: chhs

Gold Axe 2025

Andrew | May 2, 2025

This year, the College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is excited to recognize a select group of students and the esteemed Educators of Influence who have been honored with the prestigious Gold Axe Award. These individuals embody the values of dedication, service, and leadership, continuously going above and beyond in their roles and making a meaningful impact on the community… Read more

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

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

It’s almost Health Careers Week at NAU!

Andrew | March 3, 2025

Arizona is facing a shortage of healthcare workers and NAU is leading the charge to prepare passionate and caring students to meet this demand… Read more

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

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

NAU expert fights fire with research | The NAU Review

Andrew | April 4, 2024

Dierdra Bycura, chair of the Department of Health Sciences and an associate professor in the Fitness Wellness degree program, researches recruitment and retention of Arizona firefighters… Read more

Alumni Career Q + A with Colton Lord, Nurse

Andrew | March 25, 2024

We interviewed Colton Lord, a Northern Arizona University graduate and Emergency Department Travel Nurse, on his career and experience at NAU… Read more

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

Andrew | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

Community health worker/representative visioning: Extended an impact in Arizona to improve health and well-being

Andrew | February 1, 2024

Collaborating with partners across NAU, the College of Health and Human Services and the Honors College organized a visioning session for a Community Health Worker certification program at NAU. … Read more

Community health worker/representative visioning event.

NAU researchers start study on encampment resolution strategies in Arizona | AZ Daily Sun

Andrew | January 16, 2024

NAU has received funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for a study on encampment resolution strategies in numerous AZ counties. … Read more