Melissa Thomas, PhD
Assistant Professor
Irvine Hall 210C, Athens Campus
Primary Care
Melissa Thomas, PhD
Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
Grosvenor 350, Athens Campus
740.593.2217
Education:
- Public Health (PhD), Walden University, 2007
- Public Health (MSPH), Walden University, 2005
- Administration (MSA), Central Michigan University, 2000
- Psychology (BS), Ohio State University, 1994
- Political Science and Spanish, Ohio State University, 1994
Certifications:
- Certified Breast Navigator (CN-BP), 2013
- Certified Community Health Worker (C-CHW), 2013
- Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), 2011
Expertise:
- Cancer
- Health Disparities
- Community-Engaged Research
- Women’s Health
- Rural and Appalachian Health
- Amish and Mennonite communities
- Food Insecurity
- Epidemiology
- Mixed Methods Research
- Health Education and Promotion
- Prevention
Summary of Work:
Dr. Melissa Thomas has worked on addressing health disparities through community-engaged research and outreach models for over 20 years with a specific emphasis in rural and Appalachia Ohio. Key focus areas include reducing the burden of cancer through culturally-competent health education programs and addressing social determinants of health.
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