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Student Name Path Status Grad Th/Pr Entry Thesis or Project Chair UW Member(s)
Acton, Kelly MCH Grad 1996Au T 1990 Hypertension in American Indians of Montana and Wyoming Gayle Reiber Paula Diehr
Rita Altamore
Adler, Reva HS Grad 2002WI T 1999 Primary prevention of genocide: an epidemiological approach Eric Larson James Whorton
Advani, Suresh HS Grad 1999Su T 1993 Coccidioidomycosis: Development of a tool to asses the initial status and Thomas Grayston Tim DeRouen
determine indications for early treatment
Albright, Jennifer HS Grad 1994W T 1989 Interpretation models for community and public health centers: the implications Jenifer Ehreth
Philip Kienast
for clinic function
Amaya, Javier HED Grad 2002Su T 1998 Exploratory Study of HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Spanish Speakers Gary Goldbaum Ann Marie Kimball
Anderson, Karen HS Grad 1991Sp P 1985 American Medical Women's Association Region X Conference: women Jeffrey Hummel Stephen Gloyd
physicians on the frontier
Andrews, G. HS Grad 1993W T 1990 The epidemiology and estimated value of prescription-related cognitive services Dale Christensen Andy Stergachis
provided by community pharmacists in Washington state Jaqueline Gardner
Arthur, Deborah GCP Grad 2007AU T 1999 Investigate the impact of the Latina Community Women's Health Leadership Serena Seifer Betty Bekemeier
Program Mujeres, Salud y Liderazgo on the experiences of Latina women who
are survivors of domestic violence.
Atkins, Thomas HS Grad 1988Sp T 1983 An evaluation of the level of performance of fluoridator operators before and Michael Chapko Rita Altamore
after the initiation of a fluoride incentive program by the Portland area Indian Edward Perrin
Health Service
Atwood, Emmy FEO Grad 2007AU T 2005 Incidence of Low Birth Weight for Duval County Residents Living Near Municipal Bill Daniell Thomas Burbacher
Incinerator Ash
Baker, Barbara HS Grad 1994Sp T 1988 Comparison of two methods for assessing the immunization levels of two-year- James Gale Irvin Emanuel
old children
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Balmer, David HS Grad 1998W T 1993 A Study of the Effect of an Educational Intervention to Increase Community David Grembowski Susan Curry
Hospital Staff Participation in an Influenza Immunization Program
Balter, Michelle GCP Grad 2001Su T 1999 Age-specific and age-adjusted sexually transmitted disease rates for Christiane Hale James Gale
Washington counties 1995-1999
Bangs, Gary HS Grad 1992Au T 1989 An examination of the effectiveness of the Federal Hazard Communication Elaine Faustman Stan Freeman
Training Program
Barnett, Peter HS Grad 1990Au T 1986 Occupational medicine at Terry Reilly Health Services: a feasibility study Jenifer Ehreth Geoff Hoare
Barnhart, Scott HS Grad 1986Au T 1984 Total lung capacity: an insensitive measure of impairment in patients with Linda Rosenstock Tom Inui
asbestosis and COPD
Barrett, John HED Grad 2002Su T 2000 Factors associated with intentions to leave the Army when pregnant Ann Downer Lloyd Mancl
Bates, Mary HS Grad 2002Sp T 1996 Evaluation of Public Health Nursing Services provided to Children and Families Michelle Bell Colleen Huebner
at High Risk for Poor Developmental Outcomes and/or Inadequate Parenting
Bauer, Patricia HS Grad 1986Sp T 1983 A survey of immunization levels of two-year-olds David Buchner William Carter
Bayard, Margaret MCH Grad 2010SU T 2008 BMI report card as a childhood obesity intervention. Todd Edwards John Edwards
Beardsley, Kipling HS Grad 2000Au P 1997 Celebrating the Wisdom of Science and Community: The synergy of behavioralBill Lafferty
science and community partnerships in creating a comprehensive health
promotion plan to decrease HIV infection rates in gay men
Becher, Judith CP Grad 2008WI T 2001 Diabetes Outcomes among Oregon Medicaid Patients with Severe Mental Chuan-Fen Liu David Grembowski
Illness after Loss of Mental Health Benefits
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Beeson, Debra HS Grad 1994Sp T 1991 AIDS-related risks in Native Americans and non-Native Americans Gary Goldbaum Ann Downer
Rita Altamore
Behner, Nikki HS Grad 1994Au P 1990 Development of a community-based program to provide acute psychiatric Geoff Hoare Mary Richardson
inpatient services
Bellanca, Helen CP Grad 2006SU T 2004 Developing a Health Promoter Program To Address Obesity Among Hispanic Allen Cheadle Jeremy Sappington
Farmworker Families, Evaluation of Phase 1: A curriculum for training health
promoters in healthy weight management
Bennett, Elizabeth HED Grad 1996W T 1993 Evaluation of a drowning prevention campaign in King County, Washington Frances Lewis Peter Cummings
Bennett, Penelope FEO Grad 2010WI T 2003 Factors in a woman's decision whether to choose Centering Pregnancy, a new David Grembowski Diane Martin
model of group prenatal care.
Berg, Elaine HED Grad 1997Su T 1994 Risky Business: Adolescent Women, Alcohol and Sex Colleen Huebner Rita Altamore
Berlin, Annie MCH Grad 2006SU T 2003 Pediatric Palliative Care: Caregiver's Perception of Child's Quality of Life and Michelle Bell Marcia Willliams
the Family Impact of Respite Care at George Mark Children's House
Bild, Elaine HS Grad 1986Su T 1983 An assessment of regulatory and non-regulatory control strategies on an area- Michael Chapko Jack Hatlen
wide source of air pollution: a case study in Missoula, Montana
Bishop, Allison CP Grad 2010SP P 2002 Factors Affecting Disease-Related School Closure Policies Carolyn Watts Thomas Wickizer
Bjerke, Jean HS Grad 1999Sp T 1995 Inferior outcome with related HLA class II mismatched donors than with match Ted Gooley Adam Geballe
unrelated or related class I mismatched donors after alternative-donor marrow
transplantation
Blanton, Holly GCP Grad 2002Sp T 2000 Pediatric immunization quality assurance assessment for a tribal health center. Mark Oberle Bernadette Lalonde
Dr. Tom Locke was also on the committee.
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Blount, B. HS Grad 1990Su T 1988 A description of the content of Army family practice with a comparison to non- Jenifer Ehreth Ron Schneeweiss
federal family practice L. Hart
BlueSpruce, June HED Grad 1997W T 1993 HIV prevention in managed care: primary care providers' experiences and needs Ann Downer
Michelle Bell
Nancy Sugg
Boccio, Mindy CP Grad 2004SU T 2002 Elimination of Patient Fee for Asthma Self-Management Programs: The Impact Douglas Conrad David Grembowski
on Attendance Rates
Bocko, Richard HS Grad 1993Sp P 1988 Description of content of physical therapy practice at Group Health Dan Cherkin Rita Altamore
Cooperative's eastside occupational health service
Bolanos, Mary HS Grad 1994Su T 1987 AIDS education in the workplace among Washington State employees Mary Richardson Jenifer Ehreth
Boone, David HS Grad 1997Au T 1991 Impact of automated fabrication of limb prostheses in Vietnam Nicole Urban Douglas Smith
Booth, Carolyn HED Grad 2002Sp T 1998 The comparative effectiveness of water and land-based exercise in promoting Bernadette Ann Downer
balance and gait functions in elderly women who may be at risk of falling.
Bowman, Gwen HS Grad 1986Sp T 1980 Health needs assessment for Josephine County utilizing community key William Carter
informants in a nominal group process
Bradshaw, Donald HS Grad 1995Su P 1993 An operational medicine curriculum for army family practice residencies Robert Collins Rita Altamore
David Grembowski
Breuner, Cora MCH Grad 1998Au T 1996 Alternative Medicine Use by Homeless Youth Michelle Bell Kathi Kemper
Brines Hatch, Arlene HS Grad 1988Sp T 1982 Evaluation of the Tacoma-Pierce County Adolescent Pregnancy Project's Mary Durham William Carter
Childbirth Education Program
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Buckley, Susan MCH Grad 2006SU T 1999 Prenatal care provider interventions regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drug Michelle Bell Beti Thompson
use in three rural northern California counties
Bunt, Kathryn HS Grad 2004AU T 2001 Team Composition and Success in Changing Processes in a Collaborative on Ann Sales Chuck Maynard
Surgical Infection Prevention Patchen Dellinger
Busch, Ida HED Grad 2001Au T 1998 Dental Health Assessment of Spokane County Second and Third Graders David Grembowski Ann Downer
Busch, Tania HED Grad 2000Sp 1997 Development of a "blue" Non-Community Public Water System Evaluation Charles Treser
Program in Clallam County, Washington
Byrkit, Katherine HS Grad 1991Au T 1989 A case study of Oregon Senate Bill 27 Michelle Bell Rita Altamore
William Hagens
Byron, Robert HS Grad 1998Au T 1992 Cost Estimation for Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy at a Rural Indian Thomas Wickizer Allen Cheadle
Health Service Hospital
Cahall, Kathleen HS Grad 1995Au T 1990 Communicating about drinking water quality: a survey of public water system Charles Treser Robert Collins
customer education methods Rita Altamore
Calabrese, Carlo HS Grad 1992Au T 1986 A clinical database record for naturopathic therapeutics Rita Altamore Diane Martin
Campbell, JoAnne HS Grad 1986Su T 1980 Assessment of need for a family planning program in an unserved county Steve Mick Betty Gilson
Campo, Joe GCP Grad 2002Su T 2000 Concordance of the spatial scan statistic and empirical Bayes smoothed rates Frederick Connell Juliet VanEenwyk
in identifying coronary heart disease clusters. Richard Hoskins was also a
committtee member
Carney, Linda HS Grad 1995Sp T 1992 Perceptions of rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities Mary Richardson Susan Hedrick
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Carraher, Michael HS Grad 1984Su T 1980 Causes of death in Indians on the Gila River Indian Reservation of Arizona, Frederick Connell Diane Martin
1970-1982
Carrie, Roberta HS Grad 1989Su T 1983 A descriptive study of the effect of family involvement on disposition in the Mary Durham Rita Altamore
treatment of incest offenders Edward Perrin
Cassidy, P FEO Grad 2008SU P 2005 Population-Based Prevalence and Characteristics of Nontuberculous Jonathan Mayer
Mycobacterial Disease in Oregon: 2005-2006
Cawthon, M. MCH Grad 1993Sp T 1988 Birth outcomes and access to prenatal care after expansion of Medicaid Frederick Connell Irvin Emanuel
eligibility in Washington state
Chalmers, Alistair HS Grad 1986Sp T 1980 A study of nursing home reimbursement in Alaska Steve Mick
Chambers, Derek HS Grad 2003AU P 1997 Development of a 32-hour course on 'operational management' for water and Jack Hatlen
sewer utility managers in small communities in Alaska. Scott Ruby was
also on the committee
Chan, Wai (Maria) HED Grad 2005AU T 1999 Use of a low-literacy patient education material to increase immunization rates Chuan-Fen Liu Ann Sales
in the elderly in Lynnwood and Everett, Washington Chuck Maynard
Chavez, Devora HED Grad 2008WI T 2005 The Impact of a District-Wide Training on Educator Awareness and Intervention Josephine Ensign
Trez Buckland
When Students Use Homophobic Language in Secondary Schools
Chiles, Joyce HS Grad 1989Su T 1985 Developing and testing a teaching protocol for teaching infant nutrition to James Gale Bettylou Sherry
illiterate women in New Guinea
Chiles, Paul HS Grad 1988Sp T 1984 A survey of aid post orderly impact on health status in the Wapi Valley of Enga James Gale Stephen Gloyd
Province, Papua, New Guinea Edward Perrin
Choromanski-Jilly, HS Grad 1997W T 1992 Clinical features and biochemical/hematological markers associated with HCV Robert Wainwright James Gale
Seropositivity in the Anchorage VA clinic population Rita Altamore
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Christofferson, Miae MCH Grad 2000Sp T 1996 Pregnant Adolescents in Chemical Dependency Treatment Michelle Bell Allen Cheadle
Clark, Gary HED Grad 2000Su T 1998 Can an instructional video improve the quality of cervical smears in a family Victoria Holt Ann Downer
practice residency?
Clark, Jeffrey HS Grad 1997Su T 1995 Unintended pregnancy among female soldiers presenting for prenatal care at Victoria Holt Gary Goldbaum
Madigan Army Medical Center Fred Miser
Clark, Jordis FEO Grad 2008WI T 2004 A Comparison of the Amount of Food Utilization by Recipients of Charitable Thomas Wickizer Betty Bekemeier
Food Box Distribution Programs in Anchorage, Alaska
Cline, Lisa GCP Grad 2007AU T 2002 Evaluation of a Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV, and Teen Pregnancy Marcia Weaver Jeremy Sappington
Prevention Program: Are there Distinctions by Race and Gender?
Clower, Athalia HS Grad 2003SP T 1998 Glucose testing and Macrosomia in a Population of Hispanics in Eastern Jane Hitti Chuan-Fen Liu
Washington
Codd, Muriel (Ginny) HED Grad 2009WI T 2006 Utilization of Primary Care Physician services Thomas Wickizer Trez Buckland
in the Medicaid eligible adult population of a Community Mental Health Agency
in Thurston County, Washington.
Coke, Erin HS Grad 1998Sp T 1994 Nosocomial Transmission of Hepatitis B in an Acute Care Setting Paul Stehr-Green Rita Altamore
Colby, Donn HS Grad 2001Su T 1999 HIV knowledge and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Ho Chi Ann Marie Kimball Bill Lafferty
Minh City, Vietnam Robert Wood
Conley, D. HS Grad 1984Sp T 1981 A pilot test of community assessment and risk analysis instruments in eleven Frederick Connell Malcolm Peterson
Alaska communities
Cooper, Deanna HED Grad 1995Au T 1993 An evaluation of the pilot QPR Gatekeeper Training Program for suicide Elaine Thompson Rita Altamore
prevention
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Corcoran, Helen FEO Grad 2009AU T 2005 Seasonality of Hemoglobin A1c and Lipids in the Greater Tacoma, WA Area Tim Evans Douglas Brock
Cordill, Ronda MCH Grad 2005SP 2000 Risk factors for infections following spinal fusion surgery at the Shriners Chuck Maynard Kathleen Neuzil
Hopsital for Children-Spokane
Corey, Jacquelyn HS Grad 1994Sp T 1991 A needs assessment for a substance abuse assistance program in the Shirley Murphy Susan Curry
workplace
Corkrum, Darlene HS Grad 1986Au T 1980 A public health strategy to reduce tobacco induced disease: promoting Steve Mick William Carter
products liability lawsuits against the tobacco industry
Cowden, John FEO Grad 2009AU T 2007 Race and Ethnicity in the Diagnosis of Childhood Obesity beth Ebel None
Cox, Sarah HS Grad 1994Su T 1992 A retrospective evaluation of the ethnic minority recruitment activities of the Hendrika Meischke David Grembowski
National Marrow Donor Program
Crespin, Francisco HS Grad 1992Sp T 1989 An analysis of New Mexico border health issues and recommendations for Carolyn Watts Rita Altamore
legislative action
Crim, Eva FEO Grad 2008SU T 2006 Welcome Home Baby: Assessing the needs of all new mothers in Kitsap Marcia Willliams Janet Baseman
County through a home visitation program.
Curneen, Rebecca HS Grad 1983W T 1980 Program evaluation of the Tacoma-Pierce County Adolescent Pregnancy Marie Michnich Frederick Connell
Program
Darling, Kathryn (Kate) HS Grad 1999AU T 1996 Hepatitis C in British Columbia's Capital Regional District: A profile of physician Russell Alexander James Gale
and street outreach nurse-reported risk factors and risk behaviours, 1995 and
1996.
Davies, JoAngeles HS Grad 1996Au T 1994 Factors influencing the utilization of laboratory services in a managed care Thomas Wickizer Ann Marie Kimball
setting
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Davis, Beth HS Grad 2001Su T 1999 Age of acquisition for autonomy skills in adolescents with Myelomeningocele David Shurtleff
Susan Astley
Davis, Erick HS Grad 1986Sp T 1981 Alcohol, treatment, and outcome Edward Perrin
Davis, Janet HS Grad 1991Su T 1985 Intradermal administration of Hepatitis B vaccine James Gale Rita Altamore
Gary Goldfogel
Day, Paul HS Grad 1985Su T 1982 Risk assessment of a superfund project asbestos cleanup in Globe, Arizona Douglas Conrad Michael Morgan
Dean, Christine MCH Grad 2003AU T 2001 Why don't parents ask: Teaching parents to ask about the presence of firearms Branko Kopjar David Grossman
in homes where their children play
Decker, Mary HS Grad 1986Au T 1980 Evaluation of a WIC self-care clinic Edward Perrin
Degracia, Patricia HED Grad 1999W T 1995 Outreach Intervention to promote a breast and cervical cancer early detection Robert Collins Christiane Hale
program in Kitsap County Virginia Gonzales
Rita Altamore
Dehn, Donna HS Grad 1991Sp T 1985 Consideration of air pathways in cleanup of contaminated groundwater Michael Morgan Elaine Faustman
Dehuff, Patrick HED Grad 1997Au P 1993 Evaluation of CPR psychomotor skill rentention among 6th grade students at Lynn Mandel Robert Collins
Monroe Middle School in Monroe, Washington Peter Cummings
Deianni, Ginevra HED Grad 2007SU T 2005 Measuring the availability of American Sign Language Interpreters and the Susan Kinne Jeremy Sappington
impact of their absence in the Seattle metro-area medical community.
Delaney, Lianne HS Grad 2002WI T 1997 Social Network Influences on Injection and Sexual Risk Behaviors Assumed by Clarence Spigner Sue Sohng
Injection Drug Users in Missoula Montana
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Delaney, Meghan FEO Grad 2010SU T 2008 The Humoral Immunomodulatory Effect of Influenza Vaccine in Normal Margaret
Volunteers Thomas Price, MD Professor, Medicine/Hematology
Delucas, A. HS Grad 1985Su T 1981 Informed consent: current practice Frederick Connell Malcolm Peterson
Denning, Christine HS Grad 1996W T 1993 The effect of continuous quality improvement on workers' compensation costs Rita Altamore Jenifer Ehreth
associated with cumulative trauma disorders
Dhaduk, Narendra HS Grad 1992Au T 1986 Status epilepticus and its recurrence in Richmond metropolitan area James Gale Thomas Koepsell
Dickerson, Dina HS Grad 1996Sp T 1992 Natural language processing of medical narrative text using noun phrases Alistair Holden Rita Altamore
Diehl, Shanda HS Grad 2002Su T 2000 Evaluating Change in the Public's Health in Spokane County Donald Patrick Susan Kinne
Robert Collins
Docter, David HS Grad 1986W T 1981 Evaluation and national dissemination of a cancer risk-reduction curriculum for Frederick Connell William Carter
kindergarten through high school
Dodson, Donalda HS Grad 1985W T 1980 Documentation of individual prenatal counseling in a clinical setting: correlation Diane Martin
James Gale
with outcome measures
Dorval, Marguerite HS Grad 1987Sp T 1983 An evaluation of the use of the "Home Eye Test for Preschoolers" in the three- Rita Altamore Diane Martin
year-old population services by the Campbell River office of the Upper Island Frederick Connell
Health Unit, British Columbia
Doyle, Linda HS Grad 1993Su T 1990 Costs and effectiveness of three syphilis intervention programs in Multnomah Jenifer Ehreth David Grembowski
County
Drake, Marylee HS Grad 1992Sp T 1987 Maternal and child health services in county and city public health departments Michelle Bell Frederick Connell
in California
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Dresselhaus, Timothy HS Grad 1996Su T 1994 An automated random sampling analysis of medical housestaff inpatient work Craig Scott Dan Lessler
Rita Altamore
Dudley, Janice HS Grad 1984W T 1980 A study of methods of contact at follow-up of research subjects William Carter
Duff, Kathryn FEO Grad 2005AU 2003 The Evolution of Medicine: Transitioning from Tertiary to Secondary Screening Thomas Wickizer Branko Kopjar
for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip at Women's Hospital in British Columbia
Dunning, Steven HS Grad 1987Sp T 1983 Blood pressure distribution and prevalence of hypertension in women in Diane Martin Elizabeth Lin
Northern Thailand
Durbrow, Mary HED Grad 2001Su T 1998 Behavioral and environmental determinants of participation in colorectal cancer Ann Downer Bernadette Lalonde
screening in rural Oregon June Bluespruce
Ebenezer, Marjorie HS Grad 1989W T 1985 Biochemical and cytological markers for cervical chamydia trachomatis Tom Bell Patti St. Clair
infections in asymptomatic women in rural New Mexico Edward Perrin
Eckstrom, Elizabeth HS Grad 1998W T 1994 Physical Activity Counseling - an Intervention to Change Physicians' Attitudes David Buchner Dan Lessler
and Behaviors Rita Altamore
Edelman, Alison HS Grad 2003Su T 2001 Intrauterine lidocaine infusion for pain management in first trimester abortions Susan Astley Kirkwood Shy
Edstam, James HS Grad 2001Au T 1999 Comparision of Hep B vaccine coverage and effectiveness in urban and rural Ann Marie Kimball David Gretch
Mongolian two-year-olds
Edwards, John FEO Grad 2004SU T 2002 Accuracy and Precision of Tympanic Thermometers in a Simulated Mary Kernic Dave Kalman
Environment
Edwards, Jonathan HS Grad 1987Su T 1981 Thesis: Accuracy and precision of tympanic thermometers in a simulated David Buchner William Carter
environment
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Elam, Kenneth HS Grad 1994Sp P 1990 Introduction of paramedics into the emergency medical system of Bratislava, Nicole Urban Richard Cummins
Slovakia
Ellis, David HS Grad 1994Su T 1992 Association of an interruption in family practice residency training with change in Michael Gordon Rita Altamore
training examination scores: a comparison of two military resident groups
Emerine, Richard HS Grad 1996Su T 1994 A health risk appraisal and needs assessment of the active duty population on Gary Goldbaum Edward Perrin
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Eng, Steven HS Grad 1990Sp T 1987 A survey of sanitarian practice and opinion regarding the practical application of Jack Hatlen
Charles Treser
a hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP)-based food protection Diane Martin
program
Epstein, Beth MCH Grad 2007SU T 2004 * A comparision of access to prenatal care for rural vs non-rural women in Therese Grant Melissa Schiff
Oregon
Erickson, Janelle HS Grad 1999Sp T 1994 Compliance with fecal occult blood testing: results from a survey of older Margaret Mandelson Andrea LaCroix
women in an HMO
Espey, Eve HS Grad 2002Sp T 1996 Knowledge and attitudes about the Copper T-380A IUD: A survey of Navajo area Thomas Becker
Michelle Bell
Indian Health Service providers
Evans, Melinda HS Grad 1990W T 1984 Correlates of Alaskan physicians' willingness to care for persons with Human William Carter Tom Bell
Immunodeficiency Virus and AIDS
Everett, John HS Grad 2004SU T 1998 Angiotensin coverting enzyme (ACE-I) inhibitors; clinicial factors associated Chuck Maynard Dan Lessler
with prescription of ACE-I medications after acute myocardial infarction.
Analysus of 3063 patients discharged from Sacred Heart Medical Center
between 2001 and 2003.
Fargo, Matthew CP Grad 2010SU T 2008 The Use of an Objective Standardized Clinical Examination to Assess Branko Kopjar John Edwards
Laceration Repair Skills in Residency Training
Farrell, Patricia HS Grad 1994W T 1990 The effects of race and gender on the utilization of health services among HIV+ Jenifer Ehreth
individuals
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Finnie, Durlyn HS Grad 1986W T 1981 An evaluation of the effectiveness of home visit intervention with prematures Frederick Connell Irvin Emanuel
and their families
Firth, Patricia HS Grad 1987Su T 1984 Changing practice habits of King County obstetricians Joseph Chu Edward Perrin
Fischer, Henry FEO Grad 2010SU T 2004 A Comparative Study of Reactogenicity of Eight Candidate Human Ann Duerr Barbara Richardson
Immunodeficiency Virus Vaccines and Placebo
Fish, Pia HS Grad 1997Au T 1995 The modifying effect of body size on the risk of breast cancer associated with Janet Daling John Potter
postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy
Fisher, Maryallyn HS Grad 1998Wi T 1993 Does Reading Level Affect Successful Completion of Chemical Dependency Irvin Emanuel David Grembowski
Treatment for Adolescents?
Flood, Danna HS Grad 1999W T 1996 Colorectal cancer incidence in Asian migrants to the United States and their Noel Weiss John Potter
descendants
Flynn, Diane HED Grad 2001Su T 1999 Prevention of unintended pregnancy among women in the US Army Colleen Huebner Victoria Holt
Fogel, Douglas HS Grad 1990Sp T 1984 Evaluation of protozoan cyst control by slow sand filtration: 100 Mile House, Jerry Ongerth Jack Hatlen
British Columbia Charles Treser
Foss, Elizabeth HS Grad 2003Sp T 1997 Development of an interactive computer based system to identify clinicial and Rita Altamore Victoria Holt
non-clinical risk factors for cesarean section delivery at Group Health
Cooperative of Puget Sound
Francis, Laurie FEO Grad 2005WI T 2002 Literacy and general self-efficacy: Is there a relationship in low literacy Serena Seifer Allen Cheadle
populations?
Freedman, Mark FEO Grad 2004SU T 2002 Identifying barriers to HIV Testing in Asian and Pacific Islanders in Seattle and Gary Goldbaum
King County.
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Frisch, Lawrence HS Grad 1995Sp P 1992 Formative evaluation of an automated telephone system to provide information Hendrika Meischke Rita Altamore
about sexually transmitted infections
Fung, Aiwei HS Grad 1992Au T 1986 An implementation evaluation of the utilization review program at The Everett Thomas Wickizer Rita Altamore
Clinic
Galley, Raymond HS Grad 2002WI T 1995 A descriptive study of the prevalence of risk factors, microvascular Michelle Bell Jonathan Sugarman
complications, and effect of age on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
among a rural Hispanic population
Garcelon, Jennifer CP Grad 2007SU T 2002 Effectiveness of the Clallam County Household Hazardous Waste Education Charles Treser Mark Oberle
Campaign Between 1999-2005
Garner, Betty HS Grad 1989W T 1983 A Yupik translation of the hearing handicap inventory for the elderly Elizabeth Lin William Carter
Gearhart, Lynne HS Grad 1991Au T 1985 Salmonellosis: epidemiological relationship between human and bovine Ron DiGiacomo Hjordis Foy
salmonella isolates
Gessner, Bradford HS Grad 1997Su T 1995 Risk factors for pediatric tuberculosis infection and active disease Noel Weiss Charles Nolan
Gibbs, Kathy HS Grad 2007SU T 1998 * Characteristics of Washington State Veterans who did and did not use Chuck Maynard
Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare.
Girvan, James HED Grad 1996Su T 1993 An assessment of the status of comprehensive school health programs in Robert Collins David Grembowski
elementary schools in Idaho Michelle Bell
Gloyd, Park HS Grad 1992Su T 1989 The relationship between self-reported exercise and body mass index among Steve Helgerson Bettylou Sherry
Navajo adolescents Frederick Connell
Goldman, Deborah HED Grad 1999AU T 1996 Evaluation of village-based women's health services by community health Bernadette June Stricklaund
aides/practitioners in Southwest Alaska
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Goodell, Vivian HS Grad 2007SU T 2001 Antibody Response to Oncogenic Proteins p53, HER-2/neu, and Nicole Urban Mary Disis
Topoisomerase Isalpha: Serologic Markers Diagnosis and Assessing Prognosis Martin McIntosh
in Ovarian Cancer
Gooris, Paul HS Grad 2002WI T 1998 The effect of breastfeeding on the development of gestational diabetes Michelle Williams Victoria Holt
Gordian, Mary HS Grad 1991Au T 1987 Effects of low dose fish oil on serum lipids Robert Knopp Tim DeRouen
Gordon, Lynne FEO Grad 2010SU T 2008 Primary care Physician Referral Decisions Shebly Langer David Grembowski
for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A Multi-State Study Lloyd Mancl
Gore, Anne HS Grad 1998Su T 1994 Continuity of care as a determinant in diabetic health maintenance compliance Harold Johnston Thomas Wickizer
Rita Altamore
Goudarzi, Abrah HS Grad 1994Sp T 1988 Dental care for the HIV-positive patient: attitude, behavior, and knowledge of David Grembowski Cathy Critchlow
dentists in Seattle-King county Rita Altamore
Greene, Colin HED Grad 2006SU T 1999 Spirituality in Primary Care Residency Training Ann Downer David Grembowski
Griest, Susan HS Grad 1989Au T 1985 Health care utilization by a tinnitus population David Buchner R Dobie
Griffiths, Sean GCP Grad 2003WI T 2000 Three-way or group sex among a cohort of HIV-positive men who have sex with Bill LaffertyCathy
Critchlow
men: what are the HIV/STD prevention implications?
Gust, Crystal HED Grad 2008SP T 2005 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of American Indian Families About Infant Jack Thompson Lloyd Mancl
Feeding and Physical Activity
Hackney, Lark HS Grad 1984Au T 1980 The effect of intra-uterine devices on the hematocrits of Tri-County family Betty Gilson William Carter
planning clinic clients
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Halsell, Christopher CP Grad 2008SU P 2003 Project to provide FluMist®, an intranasal influenza vaccine, to local health Thomas Wickizer
jurisdictions for the 2007-2008 flu season.
A public health practice evaluation.
Hansen, Marianne HS Grad 1990Sp T 1985 Pediatric hemoglobin concentration and exposure to environmental tobacco Michael Chapko John Carr
smoke
Hansen, Neil HS Grad 1987Su T 1985 An assessment of the occlusan and craniofacial characteristics in a population Michael Chapko Robert Little
of Vietnamese immigrants
Hansen, Susan HS Grad 2000Su T 1996 The relationship of socioeconomic and regional health system factors in the Diane Martin Douglas Conrad
location of death, the United States 1997
Hanson, Harold HS Grad 1992Au T 1989 Pediatric hemoglobin concentration and exposure to environmental tobacco Bettylou Sherry Jane Koenig
smoke
Harding, G HED Grad 1997Au T 1994 Facilitator's affecting incorporation of knowledge learned at inservice education Robert Collins John Smith
into public health nursing practice Bernadette Lalonde
Harrington, Brian HS Grad 1999Su T 1997 Association of race, gender, and military rank with the utilization of clinical Thomas Wickizer Clarence Spigner
preventive screening tests
Harrison, Lisa HS Grad 1995Su T 1989 Development and validation of a musculo-skeletal system questionnaire for a Bill Daniell Harvey Checkoway
commercial aircraft manufacturing firm
Hastings, Patricia HS Grad 2000Su T 1994 A State Survey of Recertification Criteria for Emergency Medical Technicians David Grembowski Mickey Eisenberg
Richard Cummins
Hatcliffe, Maria HS Grad 1993Su T 1987 A case study of a co-location merger between a health department service Rita Altamore Jenifer Ehreth
center and a community clinic in Seattle, Washington
Haulman, Jean (Norma) FEO Grad 2009AU T 2005 Use of a Live Educational Program to Increase Provider Reporting to the Jeff Duchin
GeoSentinel Disease Surveillance System: A Model for Bioterrorism Education
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Hayes, Gregory HS Grad 1991W T 1987 Agricultural irrigation with treated sewage effluent: impact on surface and Foppe DeWalle Jack Hatlen
groundwater
Haynes, Joan HS Grad 1992Au T 1987 Seattle's chronically homeless: social and health characteristics Rita Altamore Karil Klingbeil
James Gale
Haynes, Martha HS Grad 1993Su T 1988 A review of the Nation Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: 1988-1991 James Gale Ken Wing
Rita Altamore
Heflin, John HS Grad 1999Su T 1997 Are military family medicine residency graduates better prepared for practice Nancy Stevens L. Hart
than their civilian peers?
Hein, JoAnne HED Grad 1996Su T 1994 Impact of a worksite influenza immunization program on lost work days health Mary Salazar Rita Altamore
care utilization health care spending
Heitkemper, Ann FEO Grad 2009SU T 2005 Environmental Sampling for Cryptococcus gattii in Case-Associated Areas of John Meschke Marcia Willliams
Washington State and Analysis of Occurrence in the Pacific Northwest
Henderson, Jo FEO Grad 2006SU T 2002 The Effect of Exercise on Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women Anne McTiernan Shirley Beresford
Henderson, Joyce HS Grad 1986Sp T 1982 Reliability study nutrition section of self-administered prenatal risk assessment Frederick Connell Diane Martin
questionnaire
Hennessy, Patricia HS Grad 1990Su T 1984 Consumer experience and participation in a unique WIC based pregnancy Michael Chapko Michelle Bell
education service Edward Perrin
Hepner, Erin HED Grad 1998Sp P 1995 Factors in the Decision Not to Breastfeed: A Study of Kennewick WIC Pamela Jordan Robert Collins
Participants
Hess, Jennifer HS Grad 1996Sp T 1993 Resource based relative value scales for chiropractic services: establishment Carolyn Watts Edward Perrin
of the work component
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Hicks, Carol HS Grad 1990Sp T 1984 Evaluation of safety training for hospital custodians Elaine Faustman Goldy Kleinman
Jack Hatlen
Higman, Keith ENV Grad 2007AU P 2003 Development of a Toolkit for Implementing the Protocol for Assessing Charles Treser
Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE-EH)
Hildebrant, Heather FEO Grad 2006AU T 2004 Neighborhood Characteristics and Exercise Regime Compliance Glen Duncan Anne McTiernan
Himley, Stephen FEO Grad 2008AU T 2006 Development of a Tool To Evaluate Household Water Treatment and Safe John Meschke Robert Quick
Storage Technologies Via the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Expert Elicitation
Based on Factors Influencing Acquisition and Continued Use
Hines, Ginger HS Grad 2001W T 1997 Analysis of Four Risk Adjustment Methodologies for Predicting Operative Thomas Wickizer Paula Diehr
Mortality Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Hoff, Sharon (Sherry) HS Grad 1994Au T 1989 Identifying barriers to service access a survey for the Portland/Multnomah Mary Durham Susan Hedrick
Committee on Aging multi-ethnic committee
Hoffman, Arlene FEO Grad 2008SU T 2006 Washington State Pediatricians' Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes and Donna Johnson Betty Bekemeier
Practices
Holman, John HED Grad 1999Su T 1997 Do family physicians use more resources for inpatient care at an academic Thomas Wickizer Nancy Stevens
medical center?
Houghton, David HS Grad 1999AU T 1994 Cost Effectiveness of Mandatory Tuberculosis (TB) Screening of Selected Nicole Urban Russell Alexander
Foreign Born Urban Public School Students as a Strategy for TB Case Charles Nolan
Prevention
Hoyer, Deborah MCH Grad 2010SU T 2008 Visceral Adopisity and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Among Japanese Americans Edward Boyko Lloyd Mancl
Hudson, James HS Grad 2001Sp T 1995 The success of home-based care: a quality assurance assessment of primary Susan Astley Chris McCurry
goals for the In-Home Intervention Program.
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Hughes, Caroline HED Grad 2006SU T 2004 Perceived risks and hazards of nanotechnology development - comparisons Steven Gilbert Hendrika Meischke
among faculty at the University of Washington affiliated with
nanotechnology/nanoscience and environmental health science
Hull, Diana HED Grad 2007AU T 2004 * A Community Health Clinic Project Ann Downer David Grembowski
Assessing Risk Perceptions For Diabetes Among Hispanic Youth
Hulsey, Jayne HS Grad 1987Au T 1981 Judicial survey of the King County Guardian Ad Litem Program Diane Martin Frederick Connell
Hummel, P HS Grad 1990W T 1985 Maternal education level and personal hygiene behavior in malnourished rural Frederick Connell Stephen Gloyd
Mexican children
Huntington, Sarah MCH Grad 2004SP T 1996 Experiences and beliefs of physicians who consult with licensed midwives in Laura Baldwin Michelle Bell
Washington State.
Huppler, Susan HS Grad 1992Sp T 1989 Physical therapists' perceived effectiveness in treating patients with low back Dan Cherkin Edward Wagner
pain: a comparison between physical therapists using the McKenzie approach
and physical therapists not using the McKenzie approach
Hwang, Inzune HED Grad 2006SP T 2001 Effectiveness of a Diabetes Prevention Program at Naval Hospital Bremerton Ann Downer Alvin Tiu
Hyland, John HED Grad 2004SP T 2001 Adherence to chiropractic recommendations for home exercises: a feasibility Karen Sherman
study for practice-based research
Hymbaugh, Karen HS Grad 1994Su T 1988 Clinical characteristics of children referred for evaluation of fetal alcohol Rita Altamore
syndrome in a special population: with reference to age-specific differences
Indorf, Carol HS Grad 1997Su T 1991 Comparisons of Yupik Eskimo infant growth measurements with NCHS Tim DeRouen Rita Altamore
reference data Bettylou Sherry
Ivey, Marianne HS Grad 1992Sp T 1985 Management skills required for entry-level clinical pharmacy practitioners Eric Larson Dale Christensen
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Jacobsen, Linda HS Grad 1998Su T 1994 A study of family planning service capacity in Thurston County, Washington State Christiane Hale
Michelle Bell
Jack Thompson
Jacobson, Beverly HS Grad 1986W T 1982 Is there a difference in the amount of learning between computer assisted Diane Martin
instruction and lecture/discussion methods of providing in-service education
programs for registered nurses in the hospital inpatient setting?
Jaenicke, Thomas FEO Grad 2006WI 2003 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Chuan-Fen Liu Russell Alexander
coinfection in Washington State's reported AIDS cases
Jegede, Olusegun MCH Grad 2009AU T 2007 Effects of Washington State Emergency Contraceptive Policy on Unintended Melissa Schiff Thomas Wickizer
Pregnancy
Jensen, Jeffrey MCH Grad 1997W T 1993 Outcomes of suction curettage and medical abortion: a comparison study Susan Astley Joseph Chu
Johnson, Jeremy FEO Grad 2008SU T 2006 Urine Culture in the Primary Care Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Branko Kopjar Walter Stamm
Adult Females: Does it Decrease Follow-up Visits?
Jones, Constance HS Grad 1996Su T 1990 Public mental health reform: the Stakeholders' perspectives Mary Richardson Susan Kinne
Jones, Curry HED Grad 2006SP T 1999 African American Glaucoma Health Needs Assessment in the State of Georgia David Grembowski Ann Downer
Jones, Richard HS Grad 1990Su P 1987 Procedural manual and curriculum development and implementation of a Michael Gordon Edward Perrin
podiatric surgical residency program at Madigan Army Medical Center Charles Henley
Jorgensen, Daniel HS Grad 1998W T 1995 Epidemiology of Childhood Lead Poisoning in Knox County (TN) Tom Bell LeeAnn Campbell
Jourden, Jack HS Grad 1993Sp T 1987 Cost-effectiveness and pap smear screening in an urban STD clinic Russell Alexander Laura Koutsky
Rita Altamore
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Junnila, Jennifer FEO Grad 2005SU T 2003 Screening Pap Test and Mammography Rates Among Eligible Beneficiaries at Branko Kopjar Thomas Wickizer
Madigan Army Medical Center
Kahn, Noreen none DoneCe 2004Sp 2002 finished certificate
Kailin, David HS Grad 1992Sp T 1988 A survey of attitudes toward acupuncture among Seattle adults David Grembowski Rita Altamore
Kakar, Suzette HS Grad 1992Sp T 1986 A new method of collecting vital statistics in Afghanistan Noel Weiss Stephen Gloyd
Kamkar, Azita MCH Grad 2009SU T 2006 "Rapid Identification of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus By Jill Clarridge Lloyd Mancl
Polymerase Chain Reaction; Prevention of Transmission in a Hospital setting".
Kattapong, Vivienne HS Grad 1996Au T 1992 Stroke risk factor knowledge in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women in New W. Longstreth Thomas Becker
Mexico: implications for targeted prevention strategies Walter Kukull
Kazemini, Jodi HS Grad 1983Au T 1980 A comparison of health service utilization patterns between two Pacific Betty Gilson
Northwest Indian populations
Kelly, S HS Grad 1989Su T 1987 A survey of the nutrition education practices and opinions of family physicians David Buchner William Carter
Keniston-Longrie, Joy HS Grad 1988W T 1985 Recreational alpine snow ski injury surveillance project, Cascade Mountains, Diane Martin Jack Hatlen
Washington State
Kercher, Lisa FEO Grad 2008SU T 2005 Thesis Topic: Maternal Risk Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight in Bill Daniell Steve Helgerson
Montana
Kersten, Sandra HS Grad 2004SP T 1996 Evalutating the effectiveness of a community hospital's program designed to Beti Thompson David Grembowski
prepare and support clergy, staff, and lay leaders in addressing domestic
violence in their congregations
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Kesselring, Joan HED Grad 1997Su T 1994 Teaching CPR to the Mature Market via Television PSAs Hendrika Meischke Robert Collins
Mickey Eisenberg
Kilby, Scotte HS Grad 1989Su T 1985 Analysis of staff activities at four adult day health care centers Jenifer Ehreth Michael Chapko
Kile, James GCP Grad 2004AU T 2000 Analysis of federal documents for elements of complete communication Bill Daniell Michelle Bell
Jeremy Sappington
Killian, Renee HED Grad 2000Sp T 1994 Platelet usage during a three month period of 1995: An analysis of a survey Rita Altamore
conducted through the Puget Sound Blood Center
Kimmer, Sandra (Sandy) FEO Grad 2006SU T 2004 Pediatric Obesity in a Military Family Medicine Clinic Marcia Willliams
Kinane, Thomas HS Grad 2004WI T 1995 An analysis of the effect of full-time physician consultation supplementing a Marcia Weaver Stephen Bezruchka
consulting nurse phone advice system
Kinney, Lisa HS Grad 2002WI T 1999 Assessment of patient satisfaction and oral health status of hospital-based Chuan-Fen Liu
dental treatment versus fee-for-service, community based dental treatment in a Michael Chapko
geriatric population
Kolb, Suzanne HS Grad 2003Su T 1999 Prostate Cancer and Family History of Cancers Janet Stanford Barbara McKnight
Koncz, Natalie FEO Grad 2008AU T 2005 Preparing Tomorrow's Physician Assistants to Practice Evidence Based Douglas Brock Tim Evans
Medicine: A Curriculum Assessment at MEDEX NW
Koshy, Reena CP Grad 2006WI T 2003 Improving self-efficacy in diabetes management among low-income patients at Wayne Katon Allen Cheadle
a community health center: a pilot test
Kotchian, Sarah HS Grad 1985Au T 1983 Hazardous waste citing process: implications for the development of a long- Jack Hatlen Jerry Ongerth
range hazardous waste management plant for Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Krebs, Marlene HS Grad 1985Sp T 1981 Immunization reminders: telephone vs mailout William Carter Malcolm Peterson
Kreutzer, Carin HS Grad 1994Su T 1988 Validation of a parent completed nutrition screening questionnaire for children Bettylou Sherry Peggy Pipes
with special health care needs
Kring, Susan HS Grad 2000Au T 1997 Access to primary care health services among Hispanic, poor, or uninsured Rita Altamore Diane Martin
non-elderly adults in Chelan and Douglas counties in Washington State.
Krouse, Christine MCH Grad 2001Sp T 1998 Is Periodontal Disease During Pregnancy a Risk Factor For Preterm Delivery Susan Astley
and/or Low Birth Weight? Rutger Persson
David Grembowski
Krueger, Mary HED Grad 2002Su T 2000 Barriers to Breastfeeding Experienced by Active Duty Soldiers Hendrika Meischke Mary O'Hara
Kugler, John HS Grad 1988Su T 1986 An evaluation of neonatal outcomes for blacks and whites in military and civilian Frederick Connell
Durlen Hickock
health care systems in a Washington county
Kuo, Margot HED Grad 2003AU T 2000 Physical Therapist's Experiences in Treating Chronic Pain. Chris Ann Downer Jonathan Mayer
Carpenter & Sharon Connaughty are also committee members Serena Seifer
Lakey, Susan FEO Grad 2008AU T 2005 Improving Medication Management Support for Older Adults Soo Borson-the Shelly Gray None
UW committee faculty member
Laks, Allison HED Grad 2001Su T 1999 Training eligibility workers to increase referrals to a child-health program Ann Downer Lloyd Mancl
Landaas, Erik GCP Grad 2006SP T 2002 Determining the value of case management for substance users Bobbie Berkowitz Lloyd Mancl
Landers, Karen HS Grad 1993Sp P 1989 An analysis of information management in public health agencies Rita Altamore Edward Perrin
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Laney, Steven HS Grad 1990W T 1986 Organizational change in rural health care systems: a case study in Roger Rosenblatt Rita Altamore
Washington State Edward Perrin
Lang, Dennis HS Grad 1984Au T 1981 A descriptive evaluation of the Adolescent Preventive Health Program of the Betty Gilson Frederick Connell
Missoula City-County Health Department in Missoula, Montana
Lang, Judith CP DoneCe 2003
Langley, Denise HS Grad 1985Sp T 1981 An evaluation of the British Columbia Health Passport: a public health nursing Marie Michnich Frederick Connell
perspective
Lasater, John HS Grad 1994Sp T 1990 Factors contributing to the utilization of health care by children in an HMO Diane Martin Michelle Bell
Latimer, Kelly FEO Grad 2010SU T 2008 "The Effect of Hospital Size on the Perception of the Competence and Ability of Clarence Spigner Gary Clark
Military Family Physicians."
LaVan, Joseph (Tim) FEO Grad 2006SU T 2004 Identification of Health Factors Associated with Perceived Quality of Life Therese Grant Anette Fitzpatrick
in Aging Populations
LeClair, Bruce HS Grad 1995Su T 1989 Use of outpatient services, continuity, access, and satisfaction in family practice Diane Martin Thomas Wickizer
enrolled and non-family practice enrolled CHAMPUS eligible military retirees
Lee, Lily MCH Grad 2002Su T 1998 Is there an Association between Early Labour Admission and the Risk of Irvin Emanuel Jane Hitti
Caesarean Section for Dystocia in Low Risk Nulliparous Women?
Lee, Marc HS Grad 1988Sp T 1982 Changing physician behavior: the role of the process audit in medical quality Michael Chapko Rita Altamore
assurance Edward Perrin
Lenart, Janet HS Grad 1989Su T 1987 An exploratory study of Cambodian refugee women's childbearing beliefs, Patti St. Clair Michelle Bell
knowledge and informational sources
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Student Name Path Status Grad Th/Pr Entry Thesis or Project Chair UW Member(s)
Lentell, Margaret HS Grad 2006SP T 1999 Effect of a patient reminder system on preventive health care use by medically Thomas Wickizer Branko Kopjar
underserved persons
Liffrig, James HED Grad 2003Su T 2001 Relevance of executive competencies at subordinate levels of physician William Welton William Dowling
leadership
Light, Dawn HS Grad 1992Su T 1990 Prevalence of depression among pregnant spouses of deployed servicemen Victoria Holt Irvin Emanuel
Lillie, Richard HS Grad 2002WI T 1999 A cost-effectiveness analysis of the USDA's E coli 0157:H7 and L. Mansour Paul Fishman
monocytogenes microbiological sampling program
Lindeblad, Mary Anne HS Grad 1997Su T 1989 A Comparison of First Steps Clinics and Other Community Providers Frederick Connell Michelle Bell
Lipton, Beth FEO Grad 2007SU T 2004 * Education and Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases by Veterinarians in King Ron DiGiacomo Sharon Hopkins
County, Washington
Little, Alison HS Grad 1998Au T 1993 Comparison of pregnancy complications and birth outcomes in Ukrainian Scott Davis Michelle Williams
women residing in Kiev and Daieprodzerzhinsk
Locke, Thomas HS Grad 1993Su T 1989 A tale of two health plans: physicians' attitudes towards managed care plans Carolyn Watts Diane Martin
for low income populations in Clallam County, Washington
Loeppke, Ronald HS Grad 1987Su T 1984 Health beliefs, descriptive characteristics and utilization patterns of preventive William Carter Linda Rosenstock
and occupational health services by employers in the greater Seattle area
Lorig, Tom HS Grad 1988Sp T 1984 Why clients choose either emergency departments or urgent care centers Rita Altamore Edward Perrin
when both are available Frederick Connell
Lovins, Darrell HS Grad 1992Su T 1990 Back pain in military aviators: a descriptive study Dan Cherkin Rita Altamore
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Luce, Gailen HS Grad 1990Au T 1984 The presence of radon in homes on the Spokane Indian Reservation Ahmad Nevissi Patricia Wahl
Machala, Margaret MCH Grad 1995Au T 1993 Non-urgent emergency department use by children in rural Idaho Rita Altamore Frederick Connell
Machala, Thomas HS Grad 1989Su T 1983 Evaluation of a medical self care intervention David Buchner Diane Martin
MacNeill, Elizabeth HS Grad 1992W T 1987 Adolescent access to prenatal care evaluating SOBRA and AHCCCS in Arizona Frederick Connell Michelle Bell
Madden, Karen HED Grad 2005SU P 1996 A pilot study describing the demographics, health and risk factors associated Anette Fitzpatrick James Krieger
with hypertension in a group of Russian-speaking immigrants in Portland, Michelle Bell
Oregon
Madden, Philip HS Grad 1988Sp T 1985 Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of smokeless tobacco use in a group Diane Martin Michelle Bell
of junior high school students in southeastern King County, Washington Edward Perrin
Malone, Daniel CP Grad 2007SU T 2005 * Assessing Criminal History As A Predictor Of Future Housing Success For David Lovell Jack Thompson
Homeless Adults With Behavioral Health Disorders
Mann, Marian HS Grad 1991W T 1985 Zoonotic disease and subsistence lifestyle in northwestern Alaska Jack Hatlen Robert Rausch
Marcey, Kathleen HS Grad 1984Su T 1981 Residential arrangements and use of health services: a comparative study in Malcolm Peterson William Carter
two minimum security prisons
Mares, Allene HS Grad 1990Sp T 1984 Gender differences in probable sources of acute Hepatitis B Thomas Becker Thomas Koepsell
Marshall, Robert HED Grad 1996Su T 1994 Marketing the residency program: what do prospective applicants look for in a Robert Collins David Grembowski
family practice program? Michelle Bell
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Martin, Brook FEO Grad 2004SU T 2002 Re-operation Rates of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery in Washington State Richard Deyo Jeffrey Jarvik
Martinez, Patricia HS Grad 2002Wi T 1999 Recurrent wheezing among Alaska native children of the Yukon-Kuskokwim James Stout David Grossman
Delta Region in Western Alaska Lisa White
Martinez, Richard HS Grad 1988W T 1981 The public health law implications of AIDS Edward Perrin Rita Altamore
Diane Martin
Matheson, Laura HED Grad 2002Wi T 1997 The application of the PRECEDE/PROCEED model to the development of a Ann Downer Susan Kinne
hospital-based community education program. Robert Collins
Mathews, Meredith HS Grad 1988Su T 1983 The effect of medical staff organization on hospital performance Diane Martin Douglas Conrad
Maurer, Douglas FEO Grad 2007SU T 2005 A Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual/Manipulative Therapy for Acute Low Richard Deyo John Edwards
Back Pain in Active Duty Military Personnel: A Pilot Study
Maxfield, Meliss HS Grad 2002Sp T 1998 An evaluation of treated effluent quality of aerobic residential on-site sewage Charles Treser Bill Daniell
systems in Kitsap County, Washington
May, Judith HS Grad 1988W T 1984 A prospective evaluation of infectious complications of triple lumen central Edward Wagner Thomas Koepsell
venous catheters Hjordis Foy
McDevitt, Diane HED Grad 1997Su T 1994 Evaluation of Northwest Hospital Employee Wellness, "WellPower at Work" Robert Collins Bernadette Lalonde
Program Susan Kinne
McDonald, Tim HS Grad 1992Sp P 1988 Development of an environmental health addendum to the Assessment Charles Treser Jack Hatlen
Protocol for Excellence in Public Health Rita Altamore
McKennzie, Elaine HS Grad 1986Su T 1980 Evaluation of the Fairbanks High Risk Pregnancy Program: community based Frederick Connell Edward Perrin
prenatal care project
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Student Name Path Status Grad Th/Pr Entry Thesis or Project Chair UW Member(s)
McLeod, Kathryn HS Grad 1994Sp T 1988 A needs assessment for the development and implementation of a Susan Curry Ann Downer
comprehensive health education program for children and families in the
Missoula Head Start Program
McMeen, Paula MCH Grad 1997Au T 1995 The cost of the enactment of Part H (Program for Infants and Toddlers, Michelle Bell Frederick Connell
Individuals with Disabilities Act) to the Alaska State General Fund Mary Richardson
Meadows, Adimika HED Grad 2004SU T 2002 Evaluation of case-based video learning as an enhancement to training for Ann Downer Serena Seifer
health providers in the CHART Initiative- Implementation of a pilot study
looking at the benefit of case-based clinical video as augmentation to learning
on adult antiretroviral therapy topics for providers in the Caribbean
Medina, Thomas HS Grad 1986Su T 1983 Clinical trial of ciprofloxacin in the treatment of non-gonoccocal urethritis Diane Martin
Medrano, Michelle HS Grad 1993Sp T 1987 Development of a model for the cost description of ambulatory care in a Jenifer Ehreth Mary Durham
managed care system
Melnick, Alan HS Grad 1994W T 1989 Development of a food service inspection program based on the predicted risk Jack Hatlen Charles Treser
of foodborne illness outbreaks Rita Altamore
Melroy, Erika FEO Grad 2008SU P 2006 Case Study: Trans Fat Ban in Restaurants and Menu Labeling Regulation for Paul Wiesner Bud Nicola
Chain Restaurants - King County Board of Health, King County, Washington
Messelbeck, James HS Grad 1989Sp T 1986 Criteria for a recommended guideline for workplace exposure to proteolytic Michael Morgan Jane Koenig
enzymes
Michels, Thomas HS Grad 1992Su T 1990 Barriers to screening: the theory of reasoned action applied to mammography William Carter Stephen Taplin
use in a military beneficiary population
Mielke, Danny HED Grad 1995Sp P 1992 Training teachers to prepare students for careers in health occupations Robert Collins Rita Altamore
David Grembowski
Migchelbrink, Diana HS Grad 1989Sp T 1985 Maternal perception of success or lack of success at breast-feeding and factors Pamela Jordan Michelle Bell
they attribute to success or lack of success Edward Perrin
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Mills, Richard HS Grad 1999W T 1996 Correlation of quality of life with clinical symptoms and signs at the time of Richard Deyo Mary Emond
glaucoma diagnosis
Miramontes, Roque FEO Grad 2004AU T 2002 Is agricultural activity associated with a higher incidence of human West Nile Bill Lafferty Mark Oberle
Virus (WNV) infection? Last update on web said thesis to be finished by autumn
2004.
Mirza, Sohail FEO Grad 2005WI T 2002 Effect of procedure characteristics on blood loss and operative time in spine Richard Deyo Patrick Heagerty
surgery
Mitchell, Pamela HED Grad 2003AU P 2001 The feasibility of working with African American beauty salons and assessing Deborah Bowen
the health information needs of African American women who frequent beauty
salons: a two part study
Modesitt, Steven HS Grad 1989Sp T 1986 An evaluation of active AIDS surveillance in Oregon James Gale Joan Kreiss
Montagne, Claudia HED Grad 2000Sp P 1996 An HIV prevention needs assessment for gay men in Wyoming. K. Ann Bernadette None
Sondag is also a committee member.
Moore, Lisa HED Grad 2007SU P 2005 * Nutrition and Physical Activity - State Interventions & Comparisons Thomas Wickizer
Morgan, Eric HS Grad 1998Su T 1996 A comparison of U.S. Army residency and postgraduate family practice inpatient Mark Doescher Roger Rosenblatt
care and the implications for residency training
Morganthaler, Roxanne HS Grad 1992Au T 1986 An intervention to increase use of a preoperative autologous blood donation Diane Martin James McArthur
program
Morris, Carl FEO Grad 2007SU T 2004 The Effect of Family Medicine Training in Community Health Centers on Roger Rosenblatt Nancy Stevens
Physician Recruitment and Retention to Health Physician Shortage Areas
Morse, Josiah (Josh) FEO Grad 2010SU P 2005 Evaluation of Washington State's Interagency Guideline on Opioid Dosing for Thomas Wickizer
Chronic Non-cancer Pain
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Mortell, Patricia CP Grad 2010WI T 2007 The Association Between Grocery Store Location and Transportation on Fruit Donna Johnson Barabara Bruemmer
and Vegetable Intake of Families Participating in the WIC Program
Mosher, Charles HS Grad 1998Su T 1995 Evolution of clinical virulence: the 1495-1550 Epidemic of Europe, Precursor of Russell Alexander James Whorton
Modern Veneral Syphillis
Mosley-Koehler, Keven HS Grad 2000Sp T 1995 The application of a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to complex regional Beverly Horn Thomas Taylor
pain syndrome: treatment outcomes Michelle Bell
Mozaffari, Esmail HS Grad 1996Au T 1995 Cost analysis of primary immunosuppressant therapy in liver transplantation Thomas Wickizer Gayle Reiber
Mulvaney, Elizabeth HS Grad 1991Sp T 1986 The relationship of fear of AIDS to use of universal precautions among Rita Altamore Jenifer Ehreth
emergency nurses Edward Perrin
Murray, Thomas HS Grad 1998Su T 1995 Risk Factors Associated with Parkinson's Disease Development via a case- Harvey James Gale
control study
Muth, Pamela MCH Grad 1993Sp T 1990 An evaluation of the case management component of the Alaska Healthy Baby Frederick Connell David Grembowski
Program
Myers, Amy HED Grad 2005AU 2003 Docetaxel plus weekly vinorelbine and G-CGF: A phase II study in stage IV Ann Downer Julie Gralow
breast cancer
Myers, JoAnn HS Grad 1985Sp T 1980 Utilization of the health care systems: a case analysis of urban Alaska Natives Betty Gilson Malcolm Peterson
Myers-Ciecko, Jo Anne HED Grad 1998Su T 1994 Licensed midwives in Washington state, an underutilized resource Rita Altamore Stephen Gloyd
Myrtue Nelson, Amy HS Grad 2008SP T 2000 Decline in Subjective Global Assessment Score, Hospitalization, and Death in Barabara Louise Peck
New Start Hemodialysis Patients
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Nakano, Connie HS Grad 2003SP T 2000 Influence of race, insurance, and income on the method and timing of breast Joan Elmore Lloyd Mancl
cancer detection.
Nakatsukasa-Ono, FEO Grad 2005SU T 2003 Examination of Chlamydia Positivity Among Female Clients 25-29 Years of Age Serena Seifer
Ann Downer
in Region X Infertility Prevention Project STD Clinic Sites None
Nass, Carrie HED Grad 2006SU T 2004 A Case Study of the South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agencies' Deborah Bowen Ann Downer
Comprehensive Cancer Control Planning and Community Mobilization Process
(T. Gutherie, also on committee)
Nathan, Robert FEO Grad 2007SU T 2005 * Therapeutic Impact of CT of the Appendix in a Community Hospital Craig Blackmore Jeffrey Jarvik
Emergency Department
Newman, Richard FEO Grad 2009SU T 2006 Predictors of consistent condom use during insertive and receptive anal sex Bill Lafferty Ann Duerr
among men who have sex with men
Nguyen, Thach GLO Grad 2010SU T 2008 Relapse-Free Survival Rate in bone marrow transplant patients diagnosed with Scott Davis
de novo AML versus secondary AML.
Noonan, Donna HS Grad 1990W T 1985 Application of an applied strategic planning model to a professional association: Jenifer Ehreth
Rita Altamore
a case study of applied strategic planning in the Northwest District Association Edward Perrin
of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(AAHPERD)
Nu, Khin CP Grad 2005AU T 2003 Trends in Infectious Complications after Hematpoietic Stem Cell Anna Wald Michael Boeckh
Transplantation (HSCT)
Nusbaum, Margaret HS Grad 1993Su T 1991 The prevalence of sexual concerns for women who have sought routine Nancy Woods Julia Heiman
gynecological care
Nussli, Ronald HED Grad 1998Su T 1991 The long term care facility survey: a descriptive study of alcohol policies in King Michelle Bell
Robert Collins
County facilities serving aging adults Edward Perrin
Oakes, Evan HS Grad 2004SU T 2001 A Parental Perspective on Adolescent Health in Port Angeles, Washington: A Marcia Weaver Thomas Locke
Needs Assessment
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Odegard, Carson HS Grad 2003AU T 1999 The relationship between insurance coverage and the role of medical doctors Dan Cherkin Bill Lafferty
and chiropractic services
Oh, Robert (Rob) FEO Grad 2005SU T 2003 Fish oil for Secondary Prevention Of Cardiovascular disease: A Survey of Shirley Beresford Bill Lafferty
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Washington State Family Physicians
O'Keeffe, Kevin HS Grad 1985Sp T 1981 The development and organizational nature of a local business health Malcolm Peterson Frederick Connell
purchaser's association
O'Leary, Kathleen CP Grad 2005SP 2002 The Oregon Public Health Nursing Leadership Institute: A program evaluation of Jack Thompson
Betty Bekemeier
the scholar component
Olsen-Scribner, Robin HS Grad 1995Sp T 1991 Examination gloves as barriers to hand contamination in clinical practice Walter Stamm Patricia Lynch
Olson, Jodi HED Grad 1996Sp P 1993 Stages of change: assessing employees for worksite health promotion Susan Kinne Michelle Bell
Robert Collins
O'Malley, Lynis HS Grad 1986Au T 1983 Prospective payment system: evaluation of inpatient adjustment claims for Rita Altamore Douglas Conrad
1984 in Washington and Alaska James LoGerfo
Oskochil, Laureen HED Grad 1996Au T 1990 Barriers to treatment among publicly funded alcohol and drug treatment clients Dennis Donovan Robert Collins
in Multnomah County, Oregon Michelle Bell
Osterbauer, Paul HS Grad 1993Au T 1991 Validity estimation of 3D head kinematics and cervical range of motion in the Thomas Koepsell Stanley Bigos
diagnosis of patients with acute neck injuries
Owen, Sandra HS Grad 2004SP T 1996 Applying Washington State's public health improvement plan key health Jack Thompson James Gale
indicator report card to Benton and Franklin Counties
Oxman, Gary HS Grad 1990W T 1984 An urban epidemic of heterosexual syphilis: evidence for core transmission and Diane Martin
James Gale
evaluation of a screening intervention program
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Padden, Maureen HED Grad 2002Su T 2000 Outcomes of Diabetes Disease Management in a Military Beneficiary Population James LoGerfo Thomas Wickizer
Page, Libby FEO Grad 2008WI T 2005 Access to Antiretroviral Therapy and Disease Progression among Black African Gary Goldbaum None
Immigrants in King County, WA
Parker, Andrew HS Grad 1995W T 1989 An analysis of guidelines impact on a random sample of 300 patients with Gary Franklin Gary Goldbaum
occupationally related knee injuries
Parrish, Andrea CP Grad 2009AU T 2007 Two Approaches for Palliative Surgery in Hypoplastic Left Heart Complex Thomas Wickizer
Parsons, Donna HS Grad 1988Su T 1986 Program evaluation of the British Columbia AIDS information line Michelle Bell Lewayne Gilchrest
Frederick Connell
Patrick, Glen GCP Grad 2005SP T 2002 Efficacy of methamphetamine drug laboratory decontamination in Washington Charles Treser Bill Daniell
State: results of a pilot study
Patterson, Steven HS Grad 1996W T 1992 An evaluation of the effects of a fluoride supplementation program David Grembowski Tim DeRouen
Peter Milgrom
Pearce, Martin HS Grad 1996Sp T 1993 Effects of drinking water quality on the incidence of community enteric illness Gerald van Belle Mansour Samadpour
Timothy Nyerges
Pennington, Susan HED Grad 2003WI T 2000 Improving staff preparedness for severe allergic reactions in school children: David Grembowski June Bluespruce
An evaluation of the anaphylaxis training session in the Rention School District.
Perry, Joan HS Grad 1985Sp T 1980 Cost effectiveness of immunization postcard reminder in a rural setting William Carter Malcolm Peterson
Peterson, Shawn HS Grad 1990Au T 1987 Grip strength as a measure of lean body mass in nutritional assessment of Robert Pearlman David Buchner
elderly male veterans Joan Karkeck
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Petty, Bonnie HS Grad 1983Su T 1980 Program evaluation of Improved Child Health Project Betty Gilson Malcolm Peterson
Pfefferbaum, Rose HS Grad 1991Su T 1988 Nursing assistant training under OBRA: and evaluation of training programs in Susan Hedrick Rita Altamore
Arizona
Pina, Janice HS Grad 1987Sp T 1982 Case studies of promoters in the rural basic health program in the Dominican Rita Altamore Diane Martin
Republic Frederick Connell
Pitts, James HS Grad 1988Su T 1983 A review of nine years of family practitioner obstetric services in a rural setting Rita Altamore Diane Martin
Roger Deroos
Plastino, Roberta HS Grad 1986Su T 1983 Effects of home phototherapy admission criteria on number of eligible infants David Buchner Edward Wagner
and program costs
Pollack, Amy HS Grad 1991W T 1988 Interminate western blots: psychological impact of notification Tom Inui Peter Vitaliano
Connie Celum
Popejoy, Suzanne HS Grad 1989Su T 1984 An observational study of blood exposure in the operating room Thomas Koepsell Walter Stamm
Provost, Ellen HS Grad 1995Su T 1992 Cervical cancer screening on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, southwest Alaska: Stephen Schwartz June Stricklaund
a population-based study
Quimby, Martha HS Grad 1986Sp T 1982 A study of gonorrhea recidivists in sexually transmitted disease clinics in rural Diane Martin
Alaska
Rajotte, EmilyJo CP Grad 2007AU T 2005 Secondary Data Analysis of Longtitudinal Randomized Control Trial: Change in Douglas Zatzick Lloyd Mancl
the Severity of Post-Traumatic Concerns Between Intervention and Control
Groups
Ray, Judith HS Grad 1990Sp T 1986 The effectiveness of a home nursing care program in improving the self-care Diane Martin Betty Pesznecker
abilities of chronically ill seniors
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Redpath, Leslie HED Grad 2004WI T 2001 A descriptive study of the prevalence of overweight children in Philmath Gary Goldbaum Donna Johnson
Elementary Schools in Benton County Oregon in 2002
Reed, Phyllis MCH Grad 2010SU T 2004 Daily mortality associated with days of acute traffic congestion Jane Koenig
Reh, Margaret HED Grad 1998Sp T 1992 What factors affect a woman's decision to undergo genetic testing for breast Clarence Spigner Robert Collins
cancer? Melissa Austin
Reinkensmeyer, Patricia HS Grad 1992Au T 1989 A quality management tool for public health program managers Rita Altamore Jenifer Ehreth
Retzlaff, Barbara HS Grad 1989Sp T 1986 Vitamin and mineral intakes of free-living hyper-cholesterolemic men on Bonnie Robert Knopp
cholesterol lowering diets
Reynolds, Melanie HS Grad 1989W T 1984 Health knowledge and perceived health education needs among multiparous Patti St. Clair Michelle Bell
and primiparous WIC clients in Missoula, Montana Rita Altamore
Rhoades, Lois HS Grad 1984Su T 1981 A study of needs and values of beginning baccalaureate nursing students in Betty Gilson
relation to attrition
Richert-Boe, Kathryn HS Grad 1996Sp T 1991 Screening digital rectal examination and prostate cancer mortality: a case- Noel Weiss Barbara McKnight
control study
Rigby, Peter HS Grad 1989Au T 1985 Development of physical ability standards for shipboard personnel of the Pacific Lee Doolittle Roger Deroos
Maritime Center Fleet
Roberts, Nancy HS Grad 1991Sp T 1988 A breast cancer education and early detection campaign in a work place setting Shirley Beresford Janet Stanford
Robertson, Lawrence HS Grad 1986Sp T 1982 A program evaluation of the Portland Area Indian Health Service Auto Safety Frederick Connell Diane Martin
Initiative
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Rockefeller, Kathleen HS Grad 1990Sp T 1987 A four-year follow-up evaluation of a work site smoking policy Jenifer Ehreth William Carter
Rolfs, Robert HS Grad 1998W T 1994 Risk Factors for Syphilis During a Nationwide Epidemic: Cocaine Use and Russell Alexander Thomas Becker
Related Sexual Behaviors
Roller, Carrie FEO Grad 2010SU T 2008 Travel Distance for Specialty Care by Insurer in the State of Washington Carolyn Watts
Romero, Colin HS Grad 1987W T 1982 A survey of prison policies regarding tobacco and smoking Frederick Connell David Buchner
Rongstad, W. HS Grad 1989Sp T 1984 Hyperbilirubinemia and hearing loss among Alaska Native children Thomas Koepsell Irvin Emanuel
Rooks, Susan HS Grad 1994Au T 1991 Barriers and motivators to prenatal care for Oglala Sioux women of the Pine Frederick Connell David Grembowski
Ridge Indian Reservation
Roosma-Goldstein, HED Grad 2009AU P 2001 Teaching Child Care Providers About Bloodborne Pathogens Online Betty Bekemeier
Roscetti, Ana FEO Grad 2004SU T 2002 Assessment of Pesticide Exposure Among Children of Agricultural Workers in Beti Thompson Gloria Coronado
Yakima Valley, Washington
Rosen, Irene FEO Grad 2007SU T 2005 * Young Military Women’s Knowledge about Chlamydia and the Most Prevalent Bill Lafferty Ann Kurth
Sexual Risk-Taking Behaviors within This Population
Rostykus, Paul HS Grad 1997W T 1993 Risk factors for fatal injuries in general aviation airplane crash landings Beth Mueller Peter Cummings
Rotchford, James HS Grad 1990Au T 1984 Medical outcomes of medical acupuncture David Grembowski Rita Altamore
Edward Perrin
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Rothwell, Nancy HS Grad 1984Au T 1980 Nursing home placement delays: hospitalized elderly in Washington state, James LoGerfo Frederick Connell
1980-1982
Rushing, Christine GCP Grad 2001Au T 1999 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: Assessing the Nevada Laboratory Matt Maciejewski David Grembowski
Russell, Joseph HS Grad 1992Su P 1989 Development of a local air pollution control program Jack Hatlen Jack Thompson
Rita Altamore
Ryan, Caroline HS Grad 1998W T 1993 Reproductive Tract Infections in Primary Health Care, Family Planning, and King Holmes James Hughes
Dermatovenereology Clinics in Morocco: Implications for Syndromic
Management in Arab Muslim Women
Saganic, Laura GLO Grad 2010SU T 2008 A descriptive analysis of late HIV diagnosis among recently diagnosed HIV Ann Duerr
cases in Washington State using HIV/AIDS Reporting System (HARS) data
from 2000-2008 Rosa Solario committee member
Saguil, Aaron FEO Grad 2006SU T 2004 The role of evidence and other determinants in Family Medicine Resident Anette Fitzpatrick Gary Clark
Physician discussions of spirituality with patients
Salzman, Keith HED Grad 2000Su P 1998 Biomedical Ethics Core Curriculum Madigan Army Medical Center, First Ann Downer Nancy Stevens
Module: Ethical Decision Making in Biomedical Ethics: The "4-Box" Model
Sanders, Benjamin CP Grad 2007SU T 2002 History and Physical Examination findings in Acute Low Back Pain Are Not Richard Deyo Patrick Heagerty
Associated with MRI Findings of Clinically Relevant Disc Herniation or Spinal
Stenosis
Sanderson, Dale FEO Grad 2010SU T 2004 This study examines dyslipidemia in outpatients with schizophrenia receiving Nickolas Smith Mark Snowden
second generation antipsychotics. Various factors relating to the presence of None
dyslipidemia and its treatment will be explored.
None
Schauer, Gillian GLO Grad 2010su T 2008 Provider Advice to Type II Diabetics with Multiple Health Risk Behaviors Mark Doescher Lloyd Mancl
Schlicht, Sharon HS Grad 1992Au T 1989 Adverse outcomes of low birth weight Alaska natives: a comparison of 1985 Frederick Connell Steve Helgerson
and 1989
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Schmid, Darlene HS Grad 1996Au T 1990 Evaluation of an HIV risk reduction curriculum: the Missoula, Montana Youth Bernadette Ann Downer
Survival Program Michelle Bell
Schultz, Terry HS Grad 1994Su P 1988 Assessing the aspects of on-site sewage systems on ground water quality, Jack Hatlen Rita Altamore
Blaine County, Idaho
Scott, Douglas GCP Grad 2003WI T 2001 A descriptive study of logger fatalities from 1992-2000. Matt Maciejewski Chuck Maynard
Seehusen, Dean FEO Grad 2004SU T 2002 Postpartum Depression Screening Practices and Predictors of Screening Laura Baldwin Gary Clark
Frequency among Washington State Family Physicians
Shaul, William HS Grad 1988Su T 1982 Reducing infant mortality in central Washington: a case study of the Rural Frederick Connell Diane Martin
Infant Care Project
Shaw, Elizabeth HS Grad 1990Su T 1984 The effect of new civil commitment laws in Juneau, Alaska Mary Durham Mary Richardson
Shaw, Tambi GCP Grad 2005SU T 2000 Chronic Renal Failure as a Risk Factor for Tuberculosis Matt Maciejewski Ward Hinds
Shearer, Diana HS Grad 1991W T 1988 A Seattle-based study of the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in a sub- Hjordis Foy Patricia Wahl
population of immigrants: May 1, 1987 - October 31, 1989 Charles Nolan
Shepherd, Belle HS Grad 2003AU T 2001 Factors associated with willingness to pay for family planning services Allen Cheadle Timothy Nyerges
Shigaki, Alison FEO Grad 2008AU T 2005 Preferences for Smoking Cessation Resources and Support among Chinese Beti Thompson Shin-Ping Tu
and Vietnamese Current and Former Smokers.
Shinkle, Martha HS Grad 1997Su T 1995 Evaluation of the OB preadmission program at Harrison Hospital, Bremerton, Edward Perrin Heather Watts
Washington
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Simpson, Evan HS Grad 1999Su T 1997 Risk of Injury Among Refugee Children Fred Rivara Beth Mueller
Simpson, Robert HS Grad 1991Au T 1988 Mortality of trauma patients within an urban area measured by method of Thomas Koepsell Rita Altamore
transport Fred Rivara
Singleton, Linda HS Grad 1987Su T 1981 Home health care utilization patterns in two rural counties in southwest Colorado Edward Perrin
Rita Altamore
William Carter
Skeels, Michael HS Grad 1986Su T 1983 Chlamydia trachomatis infection in a sexually transmitted disease clinic Diane Martin
population in Oregon: prevalence, distribution and risk factors
Slotnick, Kate GCP Grad 2006SU T 2001 Offering Adolescent Women the Option to Delay the Pelvic Examination When Michelle Bell Darryl Gray
Starting Hormonal Contraception: The Effect on the Time Period Between
Coitarche and the Initiation of a Hormonal Birth Control Method.
Smilie, Jane GCP Grad 2001Au T 2000 An Assessment of Montana Local Health Departments' Performance of the Carolyn Watts Jack Thompson
Core Functions and Essential Services of Public Health
Smith, Caroline FEO Grad 2006SU T 2004 The ability of psychosocial factors to predict shoulder symptoms in a Barbara Silverstein Peter Johnson
prospective study of service and manufacturing workers in Washington State
Smith, Cynthia HS Grad 1993Sp T 1990 Identification and clarification of drug therapy problems by ambulatory clinic Dale Christensen David Grembowski
pharmacists in the Indian Health Service
Smith, Holly HED Grad 2007SP T 2004 The Prevalance of Chronic Pain in Recipients of In-Home Supportive Services Mark Jensen Dawn Ehde
in Yolo County California.
Smith, Kathleen HS Grad 2001Au T 1998 Seating position and risk of death and injury for children in motor vehicle crashes Peter Cummings
Susan Astley
Smith, Nan (Nanette) FEO Grad 2008SP T 2005 High Hopes: An Evaluation of Quality of Care and Utilization Outcomes David Grossman David Grembowski
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Smith, Sandra HED Grad 1997Au T 1995 Comparing mothers' reports of information received in routine prenatal care vs. Robert Collins David Grembowski
care supplemented by educational reading materials Nancy Woods
Smoley, Brian FEO Grad 2006SU T 2004 Prevalence of Hypertension in Active Duty Servicemembers Nickolas Smith John Edwards
Soethe, Wendy HS Grad 2003SP T 1997 Evaluation of the effectiveness of a data warehouse training program. Mark Oberle Rita Altamore
Sorenson, Charlene HS Grad 1992W T 1987 A retrospective profile of homeless clients served by the 45th Street Community Rita Altamore David Grembowski
Health Clinic: health services utilization
Southworth, Molly HS Grad 2004SU T 1998 Alaska's Physician Workforce: an Overview, a Summary of Training L. Hart Roger Rosenblatt
Backgrounds, and the Impact of the WWAMI Program
Spoor, Mary HS Grad 1994Sp T 1991 Factors that influence parents' decisions concerning their children's Jenifer Ehreth David Grembowski
participation in the hemophilia growth and development study
Stauber, Patricia HS Grad 1991W T 1988 A longitudinal study of the relationship between vitamin A supplementation and Bettylou Sherry Robert Labbe
plasma retinol, retinyl esters and liver enzyme activities in a healthy elderly
population
Steele, Sergio FEO Grad 2007AU T 2003 Description of Emergency Response protocols of Jail Health Services in Seattle Mark Oberle Randall Beaton
King County Correctional Facility
Stein, HS Grad 1992Au T 1986 A comparison of the Prentif and Dumas cervical caps Janet Daling Victoria Holt
Steingart, Karen HS Grad 1986W T 1982 Lung cancer incidency by cell type and occupation in the Portland-Vancouver Diane Martin Frederick Connell
metropolitan area during 1963-1977
Steinhart, Jonathan MCH Grad 1996W T 1993 Gestational diabetes: a herald of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in Jonathan Sugarman Frederick Connell
Navajo women
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Steinmetz, Marc HS Grad 1993Sp T 1987 Health hazards experienced by medical volunteers to Haiti Jenifer Ehreth Stephen Gloyd
Stevenson, Kurt HS Grad 2001Au T 1999 The capacity of small rural hospital microbiology laboratories to detect Jonathan Sugarman Kopjar Branks
antimicrobial resistance: results of a survey of 77 rural hospitals in 4 western
states
Stiffler, Kristine FEO Grad 2010SU P 2005 Barriers to Care in a Pediatric Cancer Center in Sub-Saharan Africa Susan Astley
Stonnell, Jacquelyn HS Grad 1987Su T 1981 A descriptive evaluation of the High Risk Infant Project Hearing Component of Frederick Connell
the Gallatin County Health Department, Bozeman, Montana
Stout, Bonita (Boni) MCH Grad 1998Sp T 1995 Assessment of Lead Sources and Associated Health Risks in Flathead County, Charles Treser Colleen Huebner
Montana Irvin Emanuel
Stricker, Kari FEO Grad 10-AU T 2007 Socioeconomic Status and the Association with Obesity Bonnie McGregor- Shirley Beresford
committee member
Stroebel, Helen MCH Grad 1997Su T 1993 County-Level Determinants of low Birth Weight in a Rural Population Christiane Hale Victoria Holt
Strong, C HED Grad 2000Su T 1995 Chronic Illness Experiences of Older Adults Living in the Community Basia Belza C. Chapman
Stuart, Barbara HS Grad 1992Sp T 1987 Attitudes, experiences, and emotions associated with repeat mammography in Nicole Urban Diane Martin
older women
Stuart, Patricia HS Grad 1990W T 1984 Telephone communication between the nurse in the long-term care facility and Rita Altamore Susan Hedrick
the physician's office Edward Perrin
Suchland, Kathleen HS Grad 1996Au T 1993 Laboratory methods for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis: a survey of Walter Stamm Ann Downer
laboratories in Washington state
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Sugarman, Jonathan HS Grad 1990Su T 1988 Prevalence and incidence of diabetes in a Navajo community Noel Weiss Thomas Koepsell
Talbott, Lisa HED Grad 2001Su T 1998 Evaluation for the Cancer Lifeline Lymphedema Education and Support MaryAnne Rossing Susan Kinne
Program
Tanner, Stephen HS Grad 1987Au T 1984 Evaluation of slow sand filters in northern Idaho Jerry Ongerth Jack Hatlen
Tarutis, Shelby HS Grad 1996Sp T 1983 Needs assessment for a community-based medical clinic Jenifer Ehreth Frederick Connell
Taylor, Barbara HS Grad 1986Su T 1980 The perception of the role of public health nursing by employees of the health William Carter Diane Martin
services division in Multnomah county, Oregon
Terry, Glenda HS Grad 2000Au T 1998 An analysis of ICD Coding Personnel Reporting Cause-of-Death Mortalilty Rita Altamore Edward Perrin
Statistics. Gretchen Murphy
Tezcan, Ayse HS Grad 2006AU T 2000 Does Improving Readibility of Informed Consent Document Improve Clinical David Grembowski Rita Altamore
Trials Participants' Understanding of Informed Consent? A North Idaho Cancer
Center Experience
Thompson, Jill HS Grad 1985Au T 1982 Health care services for women and children living in rural Whitman county, Frederick Connell Diane Martin
Washington: telephone and in-home interview needs assessment
Tigert, Anita HS Grad 1991Sp T 1987 A descriptive study of infant deaths among Alaska natives for the years 1986 Frederick Connell Robert Wainwright
through 1988 Edward Perrin
Tiggs, Karen HS Grad 1996Su T 1990 Drug exposed infants versus non-drug exposed infants: is there a difference in Thomas Wickizer
Frederick Connell
health care charges during their first year of life? Diane Martin
Tillotson-Criss, Mary HS Grad 2002Su T 2000 Tick Surveillance and Analysis for Borrelia Burgdorferi and Anaplasma Jonathan Mayer John Grendon
Phagocytophila in Pierce County, Washington
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Tilson, Wayne HS Grad 1992Sp P 1987 Occupational medicine in an emergency department setting Geoff Hoare Jenifer Ehreth
Todd, Christopher HS Grad 1998Au T 1995 Child Behaviors Associated With Dog Bite Injury Peter Cummings Fred Rivara
Tomascak, Vicki HS Grad 1998Sp T 1993 Perceived Need for a Statewide Infection Control Computer Network Rita Altamore David Grembowski
Tower, Elizabeth HS Grad 1984Au T 1981 Postnatal intrafamilial spread of Hepatitis B in Alaskan Eskimo infants Diane Martin
Trujillo, Carrie FEO Grad 2009WI T 2006 Secondary Analysis of HIV Medication Adherence in China (Project ARC, Michael Chapko Lloyd Mancl
Adherence Research in China)
Trumm, Juliann HED Grad 2009AU T 2005 Educating Pregnant Women about the Risks of Fish Consumption and Mercury: Thomas Marcia Willliams
Are Oregon Mothers Getting the Information They Need?
Turner, Anne FEO Grad 2005SU T 2003 From the Ground Up: Determining the Information Needs and Uses of Public Rita Altamore Elaine Faustman
Health Nurses in an Oregon County Health Department
Turner, Nigel GCP Grad 2002Wi 2000 An evaluation of a program promoting handwashing in elementary schools Mansour
Turner, Norma HS Grad 2000Su T 1997 Mothers' perceptions and receptivity to home visiting services in Clallam Christiane Hale
County, Washington
Uebel, Lesli HED Grad 1996W T 1991 Beliefs, attitudes and behavior related to sexual activity among migrant and Robert Collins Rita Altamore
seasonal farmworker adolescents Virginia Gonzales
Ullom, Jean HS Grad 1986W T 1980 A comparative study of women delivering in birthing centers with those Frederick Connell Diane Martin
delivering in hospitals in Washington state, 1981-1982
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Ungar, Anna FEO Grad 2006SP T 2001 Community conversations: Barriers to cervical cancer screening in Seattle area Beti Thompson Ann Downer
Hispanic women.
Valway, Sarah HS Grad 1987Su T 1984 The effect of a new outpatient clinic on the use of the sponsoring hospital in the Diane Martin Rita Altamore
Indian Health Service setting Edward Perrin
Van Noy, Marlene HS Grad 1993Su T 1989 Injury research and the commercial fishing industry Fred Rivara David Grembowski
VanderMeer, Margaret HS Grad 1993Au T 1988 Outcomes of geriatric rehabilitation in a hospital-based skilled nursing facility David Buchner David Grembowski
Vangelos, Carol HS Grad 1990W T 1987 Preparing children for day surgery William Carter Rita Altamore
Edward Perrin
Vlaun, Kristen HED Grad 2000Au T 1998 Effectiveness of Gender Sensitive Curriculum in Youth Smoking Cessation Bernadette Susan Curry
Programs
Waarne, Sandra HS Grad 1991Su T 1988 Video vs live theatre: a comparison of AIDS education interventions for sixth Michelle Bell Ann Downer
grade students Rita Altamore
Wagener, Beverly HS Grad 1988W T 1984 A comparison of patient satisfaction between two groups of HMO patient Edward Wagner Michael Chapko
participants in a randomized controlled clinic trial testing effectiveness of
alternative forms of providing preventive services
Wallace, David HED Grad 2003Su T 2001 Home maintenance of prescription and over-the-counter medications: Sean Sullivan Bill Lafferty
implications for morbidity
Walls, Mary HED Grad 1997Sp P 1994 Increasing influenza and pneumococcal immunization rates: a randomized Robert Collins Michelle Bell
control trial of a senior center-based intervention Allen Cheadle
Warr, Winston HS Grad 1989W T 1985 Cost effectiveness of Hepatitis B vaccine: a case study William Carter Richard Deyo
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Watkins, Margaret HS Grad 1988W T 1984 A descriptive study of clostridium difficile toxin positive diarrhea at a community Diane Martin Christine Surawicz
hospital Edward Perrin
Weatherby, Shauna HED Grad 1996Au T 1994 A knowledge, attitude and belief survey of African-American women in Tacoma, Robert Collins
Nancy Woods
Washington, on the practice of self breast examination Rita Altamore
Webb, Pamela HS Grad 2009SU T 1996 Compliance with Obtaining Surveillance Cultures per a Hospital MRSA Protocol Rita Altamore David Grembowski
Welker, Lara HED Grad 2002WI T 1999 A Case Study of partnership development between a local public health Ann Downer Jack Thompson
department and a rural grassroots community collaborative in Shasta County,
California Thesis in progress.
Wetter, Donald HS Grad 1999Su T 1997 Terrorist Use of Biological and Chemical Agents: An Assessment of Hospital Bill Daniell Charles Treser
Emergency Department Readiness in USPHS Region X
Wheat, Chelle HS Grad 2010SU T 2008 Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of Biological Monotherapy versus Dual Branko Kopjar
Therapy with Immunosuppressants for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel
Disease
White, Colleen HED Grad 2004WI T 2000 Whatcom County Dentist Survey: A Component of the Needs and Assessment James Gale David Grembowski
Plan
Whittaker, Lori HS Grad 2003Su 2001 An evaluation of the 2000 and 2001 Health Resources and Services Thomas Wickizer Carolyn Watts
Administration State Plannning Grants
Wilburn, Susan HS Grad 1989Su T 1985 Coronary risk factor management in cardiac rehabilitation Mary Richardson Susanna
Williams, Mariann HS Grad 1985Au T 1981 A comparison of LPN staffing patterns in Okanogan county Frederick Connell Edward Perrin
Wilson, Bronwyn HS Grad 1996Au T 1991 Explanatory models of Diabetes Mellitus among Hispanic diabetic patients at the Noel Chrisman Susan Curry
University of New Mexico Hospital
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Wilson, Naomi CP Grad 2009SU t 2007 A qualitative analysis of a collaborative partnership developed by the Allen Cheadle
International District Housing Alliance (IDHA) Community Action for a Renewed
Environment
Wolf, Jeanne HS Grad 1986Au T 1980 From public program to private agency: the privatization of home health care in Susan Hedrick
Mary Durham
Anchorage, Alaska
Wolff, A. HS Grad 1986Sp T 1983 Variables associated with severity of injury for loggers injured in Washington Michael Chapko Diane Martin
State, 1982
Wollaston, Holly HS Grad 1988Au T 1982 Condom use among Seattle street prostitutes Nicole Urban Diane Martin
Edward Perrin
Woods, Douglas HS Grad 1983Su T 1980 Undocumented persons: a survey emphasizing legal issues relating to access Malcolm Peterson Betty Gilson
to publicly supported health services James Speer
Woods, Shirley HS Grad 2001W T 1997 Cervical cancer screening in Northern Saskatchewan First Nation nursing Cathy Critchlow Delia Scholes
communities
Wooldridge, Jean HED Grad 2000Sp T 1994 Technology features of a public health internet virtual collaboratory: Rita Altamore C. Chapman
acknowledging stakeholder diversity and public/private roles in complex global
systems
Wyman, Mary HS Grad 1996Su T 1994 Characteristics of family practice in a U.S. Army Family Practice Residency Dan Cherkin Edward Perrin
Clinic Fred Miser
Yang, Pin-Pin FEO Grad 2006SU 2002 Evaluation of Sexual Behavior associated with Hepatitis C Virus infection in Chuan-Fen Liu
NHANES 2001-2002
Ybarra, Vickie MCH Grad 1996Sp T 1993 Interactional processes at work and content of information transmitted between Michelle Bell Rebecca Kang
hispanic paraprofessionals and their spanish-speaking clients during maternal-
child home visits
Yetter, Joseph HED Grad 1997Su T 1995 Characteristics of outstanding teachers of primary care medicine in the U.S. Michael Gordon Fred Miser
military Rita Altamore
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Young, Alison HS Grad 1984W T 1980 An evaluation of a workshop on alcoholism for health professionals Mary Durham
Malcolm Peterson
Younker, B. HS Grad 1984Sp T 1981 A study of clients admitted to alcohol information school because of a first, Diane Martin Betty Gilson
second, or third driving while intoxicated conviction: their characteristics and
subsequent reappearance in the alcohol service delivery system
Zahid, Jahanara MCH Grad 2003WI T 2000 Prevalance of overweight children in an Eastern Washington school Susan Astley Jane Rees
Zangri, Alfred HS Grad 1994Sp T 1991 An evaluation of the completeness and quality of hospital submitted Alaska birth Frederick Connell
Victoria Holt
certificates Rita Altamore
Zaveruha, Paul HS Grad 1998Su T 1991 Determinants of ambulance scene time at motor vehicle accidents Fred Rivara Michael Copass
Charles Mock
David Grossman
Zehner, Cheri HS Grad 1988Su T 1983 Social marketing: an evaluation of a publicity campaign for a household Mary Richardson Michael Chapko
hazardous waste collection event in raising public awareness of the household
hazardous waste problem
Zeliadt, Steven HS Grad 2000Su T 1998 Differences in the rate of advanced stage breast cancer between regular Martin McIntosh MaryAnne Rossing
screeners and non-regular screeners over age 50 in the community
