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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.

Alumni Career Q + A with Dustin Titcomb, Physical Therapist

mtf228 | March 22, 2024

Name, Age, Occupation, Graduation Year… Read more

Physical Therapist and N A U alumni, Dustin Titcomb, working with a client.

How one NAU occupational therapy student took command of her life, and a unit in the military | The NAU Review

mtf228 | March 21, 2024

For Kiera Butler, NAU’s Occupational Therapy (OT) program represented the perfect career path for someone who wants to serve those whom life has hit in unexpected ways… Read more

Kiera Butler, NAU occupational therapy student.

Alumni Career Q + A with Donte’ Delia, Athletic Trainer

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We interviewed Donte Delia, an athletic and Northern Arizona University alumni, on her experience at NAU and career… Read more

Donte Delia, NAU Athletic Training Alumni.

Alumni Career Q + A with Jocilyn Benninger, Speech-language pathologist

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We interviewed Jocilyn Benniger, a speech-pathologist and Northern Arizona University graduate, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more

Alumni Career Q + A with Waynette Taylor, Physician Assistant

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We interviewed Waynette Taylor, a physician assistant and Northern Arizona University graduate, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more

Waynette Taylor, NAU Physician Assistant Studies Alumni.

NAU joins statewide project to provide free hearing healthcare

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NAU’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department has partnered with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing to expand the Hearing Healthcare Assistance Project, which provides free hearing healthcare for eligible people 21 and older without insurance… Read more

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech Language and Hearing Clinic.

NAU launches pathway to Arizona Physical Education Teaching Certification | The NAU Review

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Northern Arizona University is now accepting applications for a new, fully online program that offers a pathway to secure the Standard Arizona Physical Education teaching credential for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The program was approved in December by the Arizona Department of Education and is the only alternative pathway to a physical education certification available in the state. … Read more

Students play in N A U's pathway to Arizona Physical Education Teaching Certification.

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

mtf228 | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

Delivering extreme care, from the lab to the slopes

mtf228 | February 23, 2024

Ian McLeod is often in the field using his medical expertise to treat, train, and rehabilitate some of the biggest names in professional sports—including world-champion skiers and snowboarders… Read more

Someone riding a snowmobile riding down a snowy hill.

Northern Arizona University joins project to bring free hearing healthcare to uninsured Arizonans | AZ Daily Sun

mtf228 | February 20, 2024

Northern Arizona University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department has joined the Hearing Healthcare Assistance Project (HHAP), a statewide initiative to provide free hearing healthcare to Arizonans without insurance. NAU will now be offering free hearing aids, fitting, and testing, as well as follow-up care and its aural rehabilitation classes to qualifying individuals through the program. … Read more