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Preparing Native American Students for Careers in Public Health and Health Research

The Indigenous Summer Enhancement Program (ISEP) is available to high school students, grades 9-12. ISEP provides a culturally supportive atmosphere for developing a strong multicultural approach in public health and health research. This one week program builds new skill sets, develops leadership qualities and facilitates mentorship between high school and undergraduate students. Application Deadline is April 26, 2019.

Indigenous Summer Enhancement Program brochure

We are excited to announce the launch of our first e-newsletter! It contains updates on projects, a faculty spotlight, recent publications, and more!

January 2019 CHER newsletter

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Great Beginnings for Healthy Native Smiles: An Early Childhood Caries Prevention Program

American Indian children are four times more likely to suffer from untreated dental caries when compared to white children.1  High rates of Early Childhood Caries (ECC; one or more decayed, missing, or filled teeth in a child less than 6 years of age)2 in American Indian children impact the wellbeing of their families and communities because of the associated problems that result from untreated ECC such as infection,… Read more

CHER team members and affiliates had a strong presence this year at the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting and expo. Presentations included a range of health equity research incorporating northern Arizona’s diverse culture and health issues, health technology, and health issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.

CHER team members and affiliates included: Julie Baldwin, Steven Barger, Timothy Behrens, Ricky Camplain, Emery Eaves, Samantha Sabo, Katharine Sanderson, Grant Sears, Nicolette Teufel-Shone, Robert Trotter, and Jamie Wilson.

Asset-Based Career Pathways with Diné… Read more

In observance of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2018, we are highlighting the work of CHER faculty member, Dr. Kristan Elwell:

Kristan Elwell, Ph.D. has dedicated many years of her career conducting research on access to HIV/AIDS treatment. As a doctoral student at Michigan State University, Elwell worked with HIV-positive women in Malawi to identify social and structural factors affecting their access to  health care programs and services to prevent mother to child transmission (MTCT).

Now,… Read more