Center for Health Equity Research
This Center, at Northern Arizona University, is committed to finding solutions to end health disparities regionally, nationally, and globally. This will involve new ways of engaging researchers, healthcare providers, and communities in research which is culturally relevant and respectful, and which provides solid information on which to base action.
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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News
Dr. Nicolette Teufel-Shone, associate director of the Northern Arizona University Center for Health Equity Research, was recently appointed as an editorial board member of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal. The journal publishes articles and communications in environmental health sciences and public health.
AOTF features Dr. Williamson in newsletter
From left, Heather Williamson, Alissa Brennan and Samantha Tress pose for a photo after their presentation at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Conference on June 26. (Photo courtesy of Heather Williamson) The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) recently featured Dr. Heather Williamson, CHER faculty and assistant professor for the Department of Occupational Therapy, and her work as the main story in their November newsletter. The AOTF funded Dr. Williamson's recent health equity research…