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Regents’ professor Julie Baldwin inducted into National Academy of Medicine

Posted by rlr349 on November 15, 2023

U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) President Victor J. Dzau opened the 2022 Class Member induction ceremony with humor.

This class is the very best… I said that to last year’s class too, but every class is the very best,” joked NAM President Dzau. “Our members are highly distinguished, and they are chosen because of the achievement and excellence they represent in the field of health and biomedical sciences from basic… Read more

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New Tools Created to Promote Community Health Representative Integration in Emergency Preparedness and Vaccine Deployment

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A mockup image of the two tools that were created fro CHRS. they said Community Health Representative Integration on both, with one focusing on emerfgency preparedness and one focused on vaccine deployment,

Have you ever found yourself in a healthcare setting, feeling like your unique experiences, cultural background, or identity weren’t fully understood or taken into consideration by your provider?

You’re not alone. It is vital to be seen in the context of our cultures and identities when it comes to proper healthcare outcomes. That’s where Community Health Representatives (CHRs) come in. 

CHRs are effective, frontline tribally employed public health workers who… Read more

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Strength in Diversity: The Indigenous Heartbeat of Health Equity

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In our pursuit for health equity, one fundamental truth shines brightly: trust is the cornerstone of progress. 

A composite image of Native American members of CHER

At the Center for Health Equity Research (CHER), we’ve discovered that building trust is vital in conducting comprehensive research and upholding the integrity of our research center. As we embark on… Read more

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NAU Advances Cancer Health Equity in Native Communities with Inter-Tribal Forum

Posted by rlr349 on November 14, 2023

An image of the AICHEF Agenda from the event
A birds-eye view of the AICHEF agenda.

The first Arizona Inter-Tribal Cancer Health Equity Forum brings experts and tribal advocates together in Flagstaff

In a milestone event, Northern Arizona University’s Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) convened theirRead more

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JPB-Harvard Fellowship Supports Pilot Research for Dr. Mike Anastario

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A photograph of Dr. Mike Anastario attending Dr. Spengler's talk on Climate Change on November 9
A photograph of Dr. Mike Anastario attending Dr. Spengler’s talk on Climate Change on November 9

The JPB-Harvard Environmental Health Fellowship supports junior faculty who conduct research on the combined influence of environmental and social determinants… Read more

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November CHER/SHERC Newsletter

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Check out the November issue of the CHER/SHERC Newsletter!

Includes features on:

  • Regents’ professor Julie Baldwin inducted into National Academy of Medicine 
  • JPB–Harvard Fellowship Supports PilotRead more

Filed Under: American indian, Community, faculty, Health Equity, News

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