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Looking for the latest news from CHHS? Read on to see how Northern Arizona University is changing the face of healthcare—on campus and around the world.

What’s your why | Ryan Tiscareno, Athletic Training

mtf228 | February 20, 2025

Ryan Tiscareno, MS, ATC, shares his journey from athlete to athletic trainer, his passion for mentoring, and advice for aspiring professionals… Read more

Ryan Tiscareno, N A U Athletic Training graduate poses with fellow trainers.

What’s your why | Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods

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Name: Sierra Guenther … Read more

Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods graduate from NAU, smiling in her cap and gown.

What’s your why | Dr. Elizabeth Morrison, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Dr. Elizabeth Morrison describes her experiences as a speech-language pathologist and how Northern Arizona University supported her higher education journey… Read more

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

mtf228 | 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

mtf228 | 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

mtf228 | 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

mtf228 | 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

mtf228 | 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