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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.

Ottens Foundation Funds Native American Health Efforts

ol25 | July 9, 2021

For over 31 years, the John and Sophie Ottens Foundation has donated more than $13 million to NAU, fulfilling the mission of supporting Native American students and providing health services to the greater Native American community of northern Arizona… Read more

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Physical Therapy Project Awarded the “Social Responsibility” Ribbon

ol25 | June 21, 2021

The qualitative study was completed to assess the barriers to physical therapy access for individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing… Read more

Painting the Minds of Children

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Due to COVID-19, our Occupational Therapy students have had limited opportunities for hands on engagement with their community in order to further develop their professional skills… Read more

Dental Hygiene program community work

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On November 12th, the Dental Hygiene program provided FREE preventative dental care to a total of 11 veterans and have 26 vouchers for future veterans to receive free dental care… Read more

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Recent CHHS Accomplishments

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Northern Arizona University’s has been ranked #4 by Best Value Schools for the Best Online RN Programs. Read more accomplishments… Read more

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Elias Villarreal Nominated!

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The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) has nominated Elias Villarreal to serve as a member of the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC)… Read more

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Healthy Humans, Healthy Hounds!

ol25 | November 13, 2019

CHHS has teamed up with the Coconino Humane Association for bi-monthly dog walks during lunch time… Read more

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NAU professors complete NCAA study on student concussion reporting

ol25 | August 22, 2019

Congratulations to Debbie Craig, Monica Lininger, Ann Huffman, and Heidi Wayment on their hard work and dedication to researching and the reporting of concussions caused while playing collegiate football… Read more

Dental care for Indian reservation – Chamber Business News

ol25 | April 5, 2019

Read about the amazing NAU Hopi Program our Dental Hygiene students and faculty are involved with. … Read more

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ASAPA Student Bowl champions!

ol25 | March 18, 2019

Congratulations to our Physician Assistant Studies students who participated in the ASAPA Student Challenge Bowl and won the state championship for the second year in a row… Read more