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New day camp works to bring awareness to the needs of dyslexic children in Flagstaff | Arizona Daily Sun

mtf228 | July 31, 2025

Speech pathologist Heather Beall-Caska decided to take a leap of faith and launch her vision of a dyslexia reading camp in Flagstaff… Read more

Evie Lewis, 10, looks to match words with pictures as part of a weather relay race during the Reading Between the Pines summer camp on Tuesday, July 1, at Northern Arizona University. The camp serves children with dyslexia and other reading challenges through fun activities and literacy therapy overseen by licensed speech-language pathologists.

Meet NAU’s new Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair, Jacob Gubler

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Meet NAU’s new Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair, Jacob Gubler, DMSc, MMS, PA-C. Over his seven years at Northern Arizona University, Dr. Gubler has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Education, Director of the Postgraduate Fellowship Program, and Associate Department Chair… Read more

Northern Arizona University's Physician Assistant Department Chair Jason Gubler demonstrating to students.

NAU Yuma’s Speech Pathology Program trains locals | KYMA

mtf228 | July 16, 2025

Northern Arizona University launched a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at its Yuma campus in 2022 to address a growing need for communication specialists in local schools and clinics… Read more

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

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

mtf228 | 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

Q&AZ: How can you exercise outside safely in Arizona’s extreme heat? | KJZZ Phoenix

mtf228 | June 30, 2025

Triple-digit heat doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outside. However, there are few things to know to do it safely, especially if you’re from out of town. … Read more

A woman in the sun pouring water on her head to cool down.

This northern Arizona choir helps people with Parkinson’s strengthen their voices | KJZZ Phoenix

mtf228 | June 25, 2025

A choir in Northern Arizona aims to help people suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological impairments — both physically and mentally. … Read more

NAU Yuma Speech-Language Pathology grads set to make big impact in K-12 schools | KYMA

mtf228 | May 13, 2025

Northern Arizona University’s Yuma campus has launched a speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s program to address the shortage of SLPs in local schools. Initiated two years ago at the request of Yuma’s special education community, the program’s first cohort is set to graduate with over half planning to remain in the area. This will double the number of SLPs in Yuma’s school districts… Read more

First cohort of the Yuma-based speech-language pathology master's degree program.

CHHS programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report

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U.S. News and World Report recently released the annual rankings of the best graduate schools, and once again, programs from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services are recognized among the nation’s best. … Read more

CHHS Teacher of the year – Tiffany Cooke

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What initially inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare, and how did that evolve into teaching? … Read more

Blind cyclist inspiring others at NAU | AZ Family News

mtf228 | May 6, 2025

Shawn Cheshire lost her sight at 36 years old after a car crash but then she found parasports and has been inspiring others to overcome obstacles. She became the first blind person to ride a bicycle across the U.S. She’s also a Paralympic champion and the subject of the documentary “Blind AF.”… Read more