Congratulations to Heather Williamson, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy and the Center for Health Equity Research, who recently published “Photovoice with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned from Inclusive Research Efforts” in Collaborations: A Journal of Community-Based Research and Practice, which is… Read more
CHER & SHERC news
NAU faculty and students volunteer with county’s pandemic response
NAU News Feature
March 31, 2020
As the novel coronavirus spread throughout Arizona, a group of about 15 Northern Arizona University faculty members from a variety of departments and students joined together to help Coconino County Health & Human Services (CCHHS) in its initial response.
The volunteers, most… Read more
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COVID-19 and social distancing
by Dr. Ricky Camplain
Epidemiologist and assistant professor in CHER and the NAU Department of Health Sciences
In the wake of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2) we have seen canceled events, people not wanting to be in large groups, and a lot of questions on WHY this is happening. These cancellations are all part of an extreme measure called “social distancing.” I wanted to give you all some information on… Read more
Heather Williamson named to AAIDD board
Congratulations to Heather Williamson, assistant professor for the Department of Occupational Therapy and the Center for Health Equity Research, who was recently appointed to the Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) board of directors. The appointment is for a two-year term.
Dr. Williamson has worked in health… Read more
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… Read more