The Center for Health Equity Research and the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative are proud to welcome our two newest faculty members — Dr. Linnea Evans (left) and Dr. Amanda… Read more
NAU epidemiologists make infectious disease bootcamp sessions available online
NAU News Feature
July 29, 2020
Though the COVID-19 quarantine has made it challenging for people to attend conferences and connect with colleagues, more than 100 individuals continued their professional and personal development through a four-part, online Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bootcamp that met each Tuesday in July.
Health care providers, faculty, students,… Read more
NAU researchers study effects of COVID-19, health disparities on caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, related diseases
NAU News Feature
June 23, 2020
Sixteen million family members in the U.S. are caregivers for the more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). For many caregivers in rural areas such as northern Arizona, health disparities prevent them from accessing the healthcare and support services they need.… 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
Fairness First podcast is coming!
It’s coming! Look for our new podcast, Fairness First, on health equity by Alexandra Samarron, Carmenlita Chief, Kelly McCue, and Dulce Jimenez . Our thanks to Brian Rackham and Aldric Meints with the NAU Media Innovation Center for their assistance. Take a sneak peek at the opening introduction!
Fairness First is funded by The Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative (NIMHD grant # U54MD012388), a grant-funded initiative of the Center… Read more