MPH program keeps research active
Posted: January 26, 2012[cincopa AYBAL0qeAYCO]
Research completed by A.T. Still University’s School of Health Management (ATSU-SHM) MPH program was presented at the conference, titled “New Horizons in Rural Health Care: Vision or Mirage,” held Dec. 7-8, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Over the last two years the full-time MPH program faculty has addressed the challenge of developing a research component for an online academic program by identifying individual research areas that fit into a common theme.
The first theme selected was “Health of the United States/Mexico.” Eight papers arranged in two panels were developed and submitted to the National Rural Health Association for its 17th Annual Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference.
Panel 1: Rural Maternal and Child Health Issues in the U.S./Mexico Border Area
“Demographics of Rural Border Health Maternal and Child Health Issues” – Michael Samuels, Dr.P.H., professor, ATSU-SHM
“Infant Mortality Issues in Rural Border Areas” – V. James Guillory, D.O., M.P.H., professor and director of research, ATSU-SHM
“Pediatric Health Issues in Rural Border Areas” – Mary Katherine Smith, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., MCHES, assistant professor, ATSU-SHM
“Herd Immunity: An Illustration of How and Why Vaccination Rates Matter” – David Denali, Ph.D., assistant professor, ATSU-SHM
Panel 2: Rural Health Workforce Issues in the U.S./Mexico Border Area
“Rural Border Workforce and Its’ Health Impact” – V. James Guillory, D.O., M.P.H., professor and director of research, ATSU-SHM
“Pre-Hospital Care and the EMS Workforce” – David Denali, Ph.D., assistant professor, ATSU-SHM
“Integrating Behavioral Health Services into Primary Care” – Susan Randers, Ph.D., assistant professor, ATSU-SHM
“The Role of Lay Outreach Workers (The Promotora program)” – Mary Katherine Smith, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., MCHES, assistant professor, ATSU-SHM