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THE NARBHA INSTITUTE INC

AZ · EIN 866037149 · $8.8M rev · operational · research · advocacy · www.narbhainstitute.org
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The NARBHA Institute is a nonprofit organization that advances integrated wellness and health equity in Northern Arizona. It achieves this by inspiring hope, energizing coalitions, and amplifying diverse voices, primarily through educational programs, research, and community initiatives. The Institute evolved from a regional behavioral health authority and focuses on addressing complex health challenges.

activities · 50

what they do

direct service · 24
research · 10
  • Co-found The HIVE Genomic Laboratory Scientific Research & Regeneration Initiatives
    Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans.
  • Commission Community Need and Resource Assessment Community Needs Assessment & Research
    Commissioned a Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment in partnership with Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation and led by Northern Arizona University to understand community challenges and disparities.
  • Community Need and Resource Assessment Community Needs Assessment & Research
    Commissions comprehensive community need and resource assessments in partnership with other organizations to understand community challenges and disparities in Northern Arizona.
  • Conduct community needs and resource assessments Community Needs Assessment & Research
    Commissioned a Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment in partnership with the Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation and led by Northern Arizona University to identify community challenges and disparities.
  • Conduct pathogen research in childhood diseases Pathogen Surveillance and Testing
    Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases and supported clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to aid public health response.
  • Fund Pathogen Project Research Pathogen Surveillance and Testing
    Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
  • Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans.
  • Operate genomic research laboratory (The HIVE) Scientific Research & Regeneration Initiatives
    Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans in Northern Arizona.
  • Pathogen Project Research Pathogen Surveillance and Testing
    Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
  • Pathogen Project Research Pathogen Surveillance and Testing
    Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project that investigates orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
capacity building · 16
  • Develop and Maintain The NARBHA Atlas Geospatial Health Impact Assessment
    Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain The NARBHA Atlas Geospatial Health Impact Assessment
    Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a data-driven resource using geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and dissemination of innovative models and best practices.
  • Endowed Chair Funding
    Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
  • Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
    Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
  • Facilitate Population Health Ecosystem collaboration Clinical Trial Equity Initiatives
    Operates an immersion initiative that convenes experts from health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
  • Fund Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
    Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
  • Fund endowed academic chair in behavioral health and criminal justice
    Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
  • Operate a Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative Clinical Trial Equity Initiatives
    Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
  • Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative Clinical Trial Equity Initiatives
    Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
  • Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative Clinical Trial Equity Initiatives
    Operates an immersion initiative that convenes experts from health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem focused on advancing health equity.
  • Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
  • Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
  • Support Scholarships for Healthcare and Research Careers Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
  • Support scholarships for Northern Arizona students Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
  • Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource utilizing data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
  • Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
strategies · 36

how they think

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named programs · 6

what they call their work

Aging Well Arizona
Educational video series featuring Transformational Fellow Dr. Charlond Wilson discussing aging, dementia, and caregiver issues in Arizona
Arizona Community Grand Rounds
Bi-monthly virtual professional education series featuring local, regional, and national experts on contemporary health issues, co-hosted with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and offering CME options
Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment
Collaborative research initiative with Northern Arizona University and Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation to assess health challenges and disparities in northern Arizona and inform strategic priorities
Integrated Health
Focus on addressing Northern Arizona's complex health challenges, which are influenced by social and environmental factors including mental illness, poverty, housing, education, employment, safety, and food security.
The Man in the Dog Park
Documentary production based on the book by Cathy Small and Ross Moore, highlighting homelessness and social determinants of health; used for community learning and dialogue
Translational Research
Initiatives designed to improve health outcomes by translating integrated expertise, best practices, and scientific research into innovative community solutions.
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Provided purchase assistance to make Well North housing possible.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Funder — Provides funding through Community Reinvestment to support community health worker roles in the Aging Well Arizona initiative.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Co-hosts Arizona Community Grand Rounds with The NARBHA Institute
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner in overseeing a community reinvestment program addressing health equity.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner in providing scholarships for students in Northern Arizona.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner through its Health Choice Arizona program to implement integration of physical and behavioral health and community reinvestment.
  • Cathy Small, Ph.D. Partner — Collaborated on the production of "The Man in the Dog Park" documentary based on her book.
  • Central Arizona Shelter Services Partner — Partnered with The NARBHA Institute on a Community Grand Rounds session discussing unhoused services and health outcomes
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Partner institution referenced in connection with scholarship program.
  • Dr. Vince Berkley Partner — Transformational Fellow Provost leading the initiative with expertise in multiple domains including health-system technology and palliative care.
  • Maricopa County Human Services Partner — Partnered with The NARBHA Institute on a Community Grand Rounds session discussing unhoused services and health outcomes
  • North Country Healthcare Partner — Collaborated to develop a family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona.
  • Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation Partner — Partner in commissioning the Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Hosts the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice funded by The NARBHA Institute.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Lead institution conducting the Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment on behalf of The NARBHA Institute.
  • Ross Moore Partner — Collaborated on the production of "The Man in the Dog Park" documentary based on his co-authored book.
  • TGEN North Partner — Research partner in the One Health Collaborative to create The HIVE genomic lab and conduct pathogen research.
  • twelve federally recognized American Indian Tribes Partner — Collaborative partner in serving Northern Arizona communities