🍂 Oct. 3, 2023 🍂

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The genesis of NAU Health

A collage of photos: a healthcare provider looks into a patient's throat; nursing students show their stethoscopes; President Cruz Rivera; Provost Karen Pugliesi; a nursing student looking at a chat; a nursing faculty shows a student how to use a syringe

On Friday, President Cruz Rivera announced the creation of NAU Health and its flagship project, a new College of Medicine focused on preparing primary care physicians to serve in rural and underserved regions of the state. Part of the Arizona Board of Regents’ AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative, NAU’s College of Medicine is in direct response to the critical shortage of healthcare providers throughout the state. NARBHA Institute Vice President of NAU Health Julie Baldwin will lead the work, which also includes the creation of a College of Nursing and elevating health professions education in already established programs in the College of Health and Human Services. We know you have questions. Click the links below to learn more.

Provost Karen Pugliesi answers your questions

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Haida Tafolla and her family at the beach

Humans of NAU
with Haida Tafolla

For National Custodian Day on Oct. 2, Tafolla talks about what she likes about her job, how her childhood traditions continue to influence her family, what brought her to NAU and just how early her workday starts.

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Everlasting love
An inside look at the signs of an abusive relationship

For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Amy Bonomi shares the symptoms of abuse, what to look for and resources for people experiencing abuse. Warning: This essay contains vivid descriptions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

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CSV awarded $945K to launch Arizona Climate Resilience Corps

Arizona is one of five states recently announced as part of a state-led Climate Corps initiative. This funding will support 75 AmeriCorps members dedicated to mitigating the climate crisis and building resilience throughout Arizona.

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