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Looking for the latest news from CHHS? Read on to see how Northern Arizona University is changing the face of healthcare—on campus and around the world.

Night to Shine

mtf228 | March 13, 2025

NAU Physical Education students discuss volunteering at Night to Shine, an event that offers meaningful activities for individuals with developmental disabilities… Read more

Whats your why | Casey Blaesing, Occupational Therapy

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Casey Blaesing discusses her current career and how NAU supported her higher education journey… Read more

What’s your why | Kristina Galbreath, Physician Assistant Studies

mtf228 | March 3, 2025

Kristina Galbreath shares her reasoning for choosing her career path, and her career advice for other students studying to become physician assistants… Read more

It’s almost Health Careers Week at NAU!

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Arizona is facing a shortage of healthcare workers and NAU is leading the charge to prepare passionate and caring students to meet this demand… Read more

What’s your why | Ryan Tiscareno, Athletic Training

mtf228 | February 20, 2025

Ryan Tiscareno, MS, ATC, shares his journey from athlete to athletic trainer, his passion for mentoring, and advice for aspiring professionals… Read more

Ryan Tiscareno, N A U Athletic Training graduate poses with fellow trainers.

What’s your why | Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods

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Name: Sierra Guenther … Read more

Sierra Guenther, Nutrition and Foods graduate from NAU, smiling in her cap and gown.

What’s your why | Dr. Elizabeth Morrison, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Dr. Elizabeth Morrison describes her experiences as a speech-language pathologist and how Northern Arizona University supported her higher education journey… Read more

Northern Arizona University continues adding, expanding programs through health-focused initiative | Arizona Daily Sun

mtf228 | February 18, 2025

Over a year after its initial announcement of an effort to grow its healthcare education offerings, Northern Arizona University (NAU) has added programs and is working on others… Read more

What’s your why | Jenny Zamora-Garcia, Dental Hygiene

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Name: Jenny Zamora-Garcia… Read more

Jenny Zamora-Garcia at the Give Kids a Smile event.

More than words: How communication signals affect what you hear | The NAU Review

mtf228 | February 11, 2025

“Dunno.” … Read more