SIHP faculty present research at conference

The WMU School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs sent several faculty members to present their research at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego last November.

Drs. Cassie Jeng, Amy Jessop, Michele McGrady and Shannon McMorrow  presented research at the conference, themed "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now." Between them, they presented two posters and three presentations, including work co-authored by SIHP colleague, Dr. Vivian Valdmanis and Dr. Dee Sherwood from WMU's School of Social Work.

Their research presentations covered diverse and interdisciplinary public health topics ranging from screening for hepatitis C in Baby Boomers, middle-aged women's health, Native American health and mental health for minority communities.

The annual meeting and expo is the APHA's largest and most influential annual gathering of public health professionals. Nearly 13,000 attendees attended the five-day event in San Diego to present, learn and find inspiration.