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Movement experts: hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program | NAU Stories

mtf228 | September 10, 2024

Sara Thomasson is on her way to becoming a physical therapist and assisting injured or ill people to improve movement or manage pain. … Read more

Sara Thomasson smiling with a doctor's office behind.

Survey of Arizona firefighters reveals challenges with pay and mental health | KNAU

mtf228 | August 21, 2024

Dierdra Bycura studies firefighter health at NAU and discusses why urban and rural areas are struggling to keep enough firefighters on call… Read more

Flagstaff United School District (FUSD) Day

mtf228 | August 12, 2024

Recently, 80 seventh graders from Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) visited NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus to learn about life as a Lumberjack… Read more

Student participates at F U S D day at the College of Health and Human Services at N A U..

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

mtf228 | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

How one doctoral student is helping pave the way for Indigenous researchers | The NAU Review

mtf228 | July 25, 2024

Melinda Smith is a PhD student in interdisciplinary health. Her community-based research project helps increase knowledge related to diabetes and cancer prevention… Read more

Occupational Therapy Chair, Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth, Healthcare Hero finalist

mtf228 | July 16, 2024

Dr. Armstrong-Heimsoth has been nominated for this award as she is a selfless healthcare hero at every level—educating doctoral students at Northern Arizona University’s Phoenix Bioscience Core, mentoring occupational therapy (OT) faculty, and advocating for foster children in Arizona… Read more

Indigenous Youth Health Camp | AZ Family

mtf228 | July 2, 2024

The Indigenous Youth Health Camp aims to address disparities in healthcare for Native Americans through an engaging educational experience, inspiring students to explore future health careers in Arizona… Read more

Northern Arizona University hosts first immersion lab for students in Hybrid Physical Therapy Program | AZ Daily Sun

mtf228 | June 27, 2024

Students in Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program recently visited the Flagstaff campus for its first immersion lab. They participated in hands-on exercises that simulated the work they’ll be doing in a clinical setting after graduation, which included case-based practice, labs, and examinations. … Read more

Northern Arizona University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Heather Thomas named chair of NAU’s Department of Dental Hygiene

mtf228 | June 10, 2024

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services has named Dr. Heather Thomas as chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene. … Read more

Dr. Dehn ASAPA Faculty of Excellence Award

mtf228 | June 3, 2024

Richard Dehn, was honored with the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA) Faculty of Excellence Award. … Read more