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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.

Physician Assistant students win big at Challenge Bowl

ol25 | April 26, 2018

On March 9, Allyson Hamacher, Kaylee Herrero and Priscilla Coronado from the Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant program won the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA) Student Challenge Bowl… Read more

Students wearing matching blue polos sit in a lecture.

Eight CHHS students honored at 2018 Gold Axe ceremony

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Northern Arizona University announced its 45 Gold Axe winners at a banquet Tuesday night, honoring the most accomplished students in the class of 2018 as well as distinguished seniors from each college. … Read more

A birds-eye view of N A U's Flagstaff campus with the San Francisco peaks in the distance.

Students getting hands-on experience

ol25 | March 12, 2018

A few years ago, a local man rolled into the pro bono physical therapy clinic at Northern Arizona University. After many months of weekly therapy, he walked out of it… Read more

A physical therapist speaks with a patient wearing a knee brace.

Graduate Adrianna Camacho: President’s Prize winner found passion in cardiac intensive care

ol25 | February 22, 2018

Adrianna Camacho has always wanted to go into medicine. Not until she was in high school, however, did she find her passion… Read more

A physician assistant listens to a patients heartbeat through a stethoscope.

Undergraduate Symposium awards

ol25 | December 5, 2017

Dental Hygiene student Annie Richardson won first place for her presentation titled “The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease”. Read more awards… Read more

Overhead shot of the N A U undergraduate symposium.

PT student in the top four at the 3 minute grad slam

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Alexis won the people’s choice award with her presentation on using exercise as a treatment option for people with Parkinson’s disease… Read more

Two physical therapist speak with their patience on a stationary bike and a treadmill.

Nursing student awarded the President’s prize

ol25 | December 4, 2017

Out of 26 graduating seniors, two were chosen for the President’s Prize. One being our very own, Adrianna Camacho. Adrianna is a nursing student at NAU-Yuma. … Read more

A N A U Yuma banner hanging from the ceiling.

2017 CHHS distinguished senior of the year

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Micaela Kingston was chosen as the 2017 CHHS Distinguished Senior of the Year. Micaela will be receiving her Bachelors of Science in Fitness Wellness… Read more

Looking up towards the sky between two buildings on Flagstaff campus.

New opportunities for community-based work in adolescent drug abuse

ol25 | November 15, 2017

The Institute for Translational Research Education (ITRE) in Adolescent Drug Abuse is expanding to NAU, bringing opportunities for graduate students at NAU… Read more

A student walks down a winding set of stairs.

Nursing professor featured in Flagstaff business news for work in palliative care

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Chronically ill patients across the nation are getting some help to make sure they receive consistent care in managing pain and other symptoms. To provide clarity about the individual’s wishes, there’s a medical form known as Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST… Read more