Center for Health Equity Research
The Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) is committed to finding solutions to end health disparities regionally, nationally, and globally by engaging researchers, healthcare providers, and communities in new ways that are culturally relevant and respectful. Our collaborative work provides solid information that our partners can use for their work to improve health and well-being for all.
Our mission and vision
- Collaborate with communities to build foundations and environments that support health and well-being.
- Be a trusted partner and leader in research and action to attain the highest level of health for all people.
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ADRD researchers seek family caregivers for survey
Would you like to talk about your Alzheimer’s disease or dementia caregiving experience? Researchers from the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative (SHERC) are conducting a study that will identify the needs and assets of diverse caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD) in northern Arizona. The multi-disciplinary research team received a one-year, $374,906 administrative supplement grant from the National Institutes of Health to study diverse caregivers of persons with ADRD living in northern Arizona. Family caregivers provide the…
Dr. Denetdale presents 'Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women'
A standing-room-only audience of more than 100 people filled the Native American Cultural Center at Northern Arizona University for Dr. Jennifer Denetdale’s presentation on “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women” on Feb. 5, 2020. Dr. Denetdale (Diné) is a professor of American Studies at The University of New Mexico, and is a member of the Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives (MMDR) working group, which started in May 2019. She received the UNM Presidential Award of Distinction in 2017. According to Dr.…
NAU Master of Public Health
Jan. 16–April 15 fills remaining openings
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