NAU’s College of Health and Human Services puts students on the path to success in healthcare
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is proud to prepare our students to become competent health professionals while inspiring leaders in practice, scholarship, and service.
Our programs reach beyond traditional campus boundaries, with students earning degrees in Flagstaff, Online and at NAU’s campuses across the state. CHHS strives to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve and has a vision to improve health in Arizona, the nation, and globally. 
Change lives with your donation
By supporting the College of Health and Human Services, you can play an important role in addressing healthcare workforce shortages in Arizona while helping to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
NAU Giving Day is a great day to support the next generation of healthcare heroes! Looking for a way to make an impact? Here are some great options:
Health Professions Fund
The Health Professions Fund helps support:
Recruitment efforts - Supports initiatives to recruit students into health professions including generating interest in the field in middle and high schools.
Build awareness of health careers - Supports the understanding of various health career opportunities and the diverse roles within the healthcare field.
Address healthcare workforce shortages - Supports alleviating shortages in the healthcare workforce and focuses on addressing the specific needs of Arizona’s healthcare system.
College of Health and Human Services Fund for Excellence
The CHHS Fund for Excellence helps support:
Student scholarships - Supports students in a specific department, major or discipline finance their education and their greatest area of need.
Community clinic support - Supports scholarships for members of Arizona communities who utilize NAU's community health clinics and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Clinical placement support for students - Supports clinical experiences for healthcare students to help ensure that the next generation of healthcare professionals is well- prepared to provide high- quality care to patients.
Rural health care initiatives - Supports increased access to high- quality healthcare services in rural and underserved areas.
Research efforts - Supports research to generate new evidence to help health care systems and health care professionals improve the lives of the patients they serve.
Faculty support - Supports NAU faculty to help attract and retain high- quality talent, support their research and teaching efforts, and help keep NAU on the forefront of innovation and discovery.
Occupational Therapy Student Support Fund
This fund aims to provide vital financial assistance to students facing unforeseen challenges or emergencies during their academic journey. This fund was started by the Occupational Therapy Team in memory of a former OT Student Emily Rocha.
