The June 2026 Global Health Academy Newsletter highlights growing momentum across the global network, including the release of Volume 3 of the Journal of the Global Health Academy, partner site visits in the Philippines, and an inspiring GHA Dialogue on building research leadership in the Global South. Read reflections from Global Health Electives and Scholars, celebrate international collaboration, and register for the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference this September.

Carolyn Guarino recounts a visit to Southern Arizona and Agua Prieta, highlighting healthcare challenges and community resilience. She observes vacant housing, provider shortages, and limited resources, especially in rural and border areas. Visits to clinics and a rehabilitation center reveal dedicated staff and strong local support systems. The trip underscores stark disparities but also compassion, collaboration, and the importance of exposing students to real-world health

In May 2026, the Global Health Academy team visited Chiricahua Community Health Centers in Cochise County, Arizona, to explore its potential as a domestic global health elective site. The visit highlighted the region’s unique border health dynamics, strong community-based care model, and opportunities for binational training. The team was inspired by CCHCI’s impact and the potential for meaningful, community-engaged education.