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Yuma Grown | New NAU Program Created Through Grassroots Advocacy

ol25 | January 25, 2023

While school districts nationwide face a similar shortage of SLPs, Kaste says Yuma’s needs were particularly desperate… Read more

Three students walk and talk around the N A U Yuma campus.

Dr. Corey Oshikoya Featured on 3TV

ol25 | January 23, 2023

Dr. Corey Oshikoya, Instructor Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, was recently interviewed by 3TV regarding Northern Arizona University’s Athletic Training Program… Read more

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Dr. Anna Sosa Featured on ABC 15 and AZ Parenting Magazine

ol25 | January 19, 2023

Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Chair, Dr. Anna Sosa, PhD, CCC-SLP, spoke recently to ABC 15 about the best toys for children’s development… Read more

Dr. Anna Sosa and a toddler sit facing each other on a play mat.

Excellence on Display as NAU’s Occupational Therapy Program Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation

ol25 | January 13, 2023

The OT program at NAU is Arizona’s only public and nonprofit graduate OT program, which means reaccreditation is particularly valuable to the healthcare system and communities served statewide… Read more

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Evelyn Goes to Washington

ol25 | January 3, 2023

When Evelyn turned 16, the impacts of being undocumented became more apparent. She couldn’t legally get a job. She couldn’t drive. She navigated those challenges and persisted, and laws changed… Read more

“Go Baby Go” Gets Going

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Analu cannot walk and like most children with such physical limitations, she does not have a power wheelchair… Read more

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CHHS accomplishments in 2021

ol25 | July 9, 2021

Researchers in the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaboration recently completed a 44-page guide for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, available on their NAU ADRD caregivers project website… Read more

Ottens Foundation Funds Native American Health Efforts

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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