2024 Conference

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Monday, January 1st
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	A Biting Problem: Use of Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and Household Income in DeKalb County Rosa Fowler, DeKalb Public Health Julia Knebl, DeKalb Public Health Calvin Patimeteeporn, DeKalb Public Health
	A Call Center Reinvented: One Public Health District’s Journey in Communicating the Message of a Healthier Georgia… Cindi R. Hart, Southeast Health District Courtney Chapman, Southeast Health District
	A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Innovation in Public Health Michaela Bonnett, Orange Sparkle Ball Sophie Becker, Orange Sparkle Ball Meaghan Kennedy, Orange Sparkle Ball Odiraa Okala, Orange Sparkle Ball
	“A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”: Improving Access to Firearm Injury and Death Data Rana Bayakly MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health Adan Oviedo, Georgia Department of Public Health Elizabeth Blankenship, Georgia Department of Public Health
	A qualitative review of preventable pregnancy-associated mental health deaths in Georgia, 2018-2019 Margaret Master, Emory Katie Kopp, Georgia Department of Public Health
	A Snapshot Picture: Health Literacy, Attitudes, and Behavior Wanda Allen, Albany State University
	A Stressful Situation: A Mediation Analysis of Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Severity and Chronic Stress Miranda M. Montoya, Emory University Jennifer C. Gander, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Shakira F. Suglia, Emory University Bennett McDonald, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Shivani Patel, Emory University Teaniese Davis, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Rachel E. Patzer, Regenstrief Institute Larissa Teunis, Emory University Jessica L. Harding, Emory University
	Adolescent Mortality: Dissecting the Link Between Income Levels and Racial Disparities in Georgia Emmanuela Chioma Nwaonumah, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Alisha Riggins, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Tobi Oloyede, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Susmita Dey, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Logan Cowan, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Joanne Chopak-Foss, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University
	Advances in Testing, Public Education and Mitigation of Radon to Prevent Lung Cancer Pamela R. Turner, University of Georgia Uttam K. Saha, University of Georgia Derek M. Cooper, University of Georgia John David Parks, University of Georgia
	Adverse Race Experiences and Social Determinants of Health in Georgia, 2022 Andrenita C. West, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Always on watch: Enteric disease exclusions enacted for cases reported between 2018 to 2022 Melissa Neufeld, Cobb and Douglas Public Health
	An Assessment of Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia Among Georgians Experiencing Cognitive Decline Kimberly Erukunuakpor, Georgia Department of Public Health
	An Evidence-Based Approach to Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Address the Opioid Crisis in Georgia Robert Bohler, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University William Mase, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University
	An intervention to support healthy eating by changing the home food environment among 2-1-1 clients Shadé Owolabi, Emory University
	Are we listening? Approaches to community-centered needs assessment Mikayla Gallo, Georgia Department of Human Services Amanda Tyler, Public Health Institute, Center for Wellness and Nutrition Presentation Materials Available
	Assessing Accessibility of Online Healthcare Networks in Southeast Georgia Anusha Gadipudi, Medical College of Georgia Adebisi Bamidele, Medical College of Georgia Yasmeen Shahout, Medical College of Georgia
	Assessing Factors that Influence Community-Based Faculty Satisfaction with Precepting Health Professions Students in Georgia Nadine Odo, Augusta University Denise Kornegay, Augusta University Alyssa Ruffa, Augusta University Darra Ballance, Augusta University Vahe Heboyan, Augusta University
	Assessing The Impact Of Reversing Roe V. Wade On The Mental Health Outcomes Of Women In Georgia Alisha Riggins Joanne Chopak-Foss, Georgia Southern University Logan Cowan, Georgia Southern University Alexandria Alford
	Assessment of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Employee Well-being in the Workplace Purbasha Biswas M.B.B.S., Georgia Southern University, Jiann Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, GA Atin Adhikari Ph.D., Georgia Southern University, Jiann Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, GA Stacy Smallwood Ph.D., Georgia Southern University, Jiann Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, GA Charles Penny M.P.A., City of Statesboro Jingjing Yin Ph.D., Georgia Southern University, Jiann Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, GA
	Assessment of VOCs and Molds Using CDC/NIOSH developed tools in Hurricane Ian affected Homes Victor C. Ezeamii, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Jayanta Gupta, Florida Gulf Coast University, Department of Health Sciences Oluwatoyin Ayo-Farai, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Michael Savarese, Florida Gulf Coast University, Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Atin Adhikari, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
	Black Boys Better: Mental health programming for middle and high school Black male students Chris James Chris James, University of Georgia
	Bridging Health Gap: Empowering Rural and Underserved Georgia through the Health Equity Navigator Initiative Ransome Eke, Mercer University School of Medicine Aneesa Jones, Mercer University School of Medicine Jerica McCrary, UnitedWay of Chattahoochee Valley Victoria Christina Brown, Mercer University School of Medicine Jimmy Robert Asbell, Mercer University School of Medicine
	Bridging the Gap: Internal Collaboration to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases in the Health Department Rachel Franklin, Cobb & Douglas Public Health Melissa Green, Cobb & Douglas Public Health
	Building Adaptive Leaders in the Southeast: The Impact of the R-IV PHTC’s Leadership Institute Melissa (Moose) Alperin, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Carolina Darbisi, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Laura M. Lloyd, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health Brandy Walker, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Elizabeth Kidwell, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Emily Saunders, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development
	Building an Online Course of Nutrition Paraprofessional in North Georgia WIC Cicely Thomas, Northwest Georgia Public Health Carleen Mullins, Intern Guerda Ige, Northwest Georgia Public Health
	Building Bridges for Health: Collaboration Between Public Health and Schools During COVID-19 Follow-Up and Beyond Mallory F. Hazell, Fulton County Board of Health Anna K. Genetti, Fulton County Board of Health Lynne P. Meadows, Fulton County Schools Sasha Smith, Fulton County Board of Health Lynn Paxton, Fulton County Board of Health
	Building Connections and Partnerships: Addressing Fall Prevention Across the Lifespan Megan Passineau, Georgia Department of Public Health DeAndre Cain, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Building Momentum Toward A Fully Funded State Public Health System Candiss Leah Chan, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
	Captial Access for Food Entrepreneurs: Funding Community Enterprise to Expand Healthy Foods Within Underserved Communities Claire-Lorentz Ugo-Ike, American Heart Association Mahdi Zareei, Michigan State University Max Gritzuk, American Heart Association Sally Honeycutt, American Heart Association
	Case Studies of the Environmental Health Specialist Role in Rabies Investigations within the North Central Health District Jeremy Wimes
	CATAPULT: Breaking The Pressure Barrier zahraa rabeeah, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center DPH Patrick Berchie, PARMC Swetha Chaparala
	Closing the Gap between Nutrition Knowledge and Real Life Application: Simple Tips on Healthy Eating Amy Jo Riggs, Georgia Southern University
	Collaborative Approach in Metro-Atlanta: Evaluating the Collective Impact Model Alnory Gutlay, American Heart Association
	Combatting Public Health Concerns of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Cobb and Douglas Counties Marie Paul-David, Cobb & Douglas Public Health Shontay Rose-Bell, Odonnell Company
	Comparison of Farmers’ Stressors and Coping Mechanisms with Farmer Spouses’ Anne Montgomery, Mercer University Stephanie M. Basey, Mercer University Chris T. Scoggins, Mercer University Lily R. Baucom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
	Consumer Perception of Agricultural Stress on Farmer’s Mental Health and Well-Being Laura M. Ross, Mercer University Owen Phelps, Mercer University
	Convening and Leading Statewide Stakeholders to Address Primary Care Shortages in Georgia Erin Mundy, Augusta University / Georgia Statewide AHEC Alyssa R. Ruffa, Augusta University
	COVID-19 vaccine disparity among school ages in West Central Health District Yidan Lou, Georgia Department of Public Health, West Central Health District
	Cultivating Care: The Transformative Role of Doulas in Maternal Health at the Center for Black Women’s Wellness Kimberley Anne Broomfield-Massey, Urban Metrics Consultants, LLC Aruba Butool, Urban Metrics Consultants, LLC Asha Immanuelle, Center for Black Women's Wellness Tosi Adeniyi-Miller, Center for Black Women's Wellness Sandra-Lilly Lantum, Center for Black Women's Wellness Jemea Dorsey, Center for Black Women's Wellness
	Culturally Tailored Health Campaigns: From Concept to Impact Elizabeth Oke, PivotPath
	Data to Action: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Health Workforce Loretta Jackson Brown, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kesan Samuel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Darryl Owens, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
	"Deja Food: – The Collaborative Investigation into a Recurrent Salmonella Outbreak” Anna K. Genetti, Fulton County Board of Health
	Descriptive Evaluation of Critical and Non-Critical Violations of Food Inspection Scores in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, FY2019-2023 Jessica Lawrence, Macon-Bibb County Health Department
	Development and validation of an Index of Social Attributes Predictive of Frailty Among Older Adults Preshit Ambade, Augusta University Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University Zachary T. Hoffman, Augusta University
	Development of The Augusta Scale, a Workplace Mental Health and Well-being Survey Zachary T. Hoffman, Augusta University Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University Preshit Ambade, Augusta University
	Does Social Environment Impact Health In Rural Geriatric Communities Anta'Sha M. Jones, Albany State University Amber Davis, Albany State University Skyler Mclymore, Albany State Unviersity Lakyla Fisher, Albany State University Monica Reed, Albany State Unviersity Denata Williams, Albany State University Temitope Olubowale, Albany State University
	Don’t Just Tell Me, Show Me: How to Present Public Health Data to Any Audience Beonca Brown
	Eating “White Dirt”: Exploring the Health Risks and Cultural Significance of Kaolin Consumption Kirsty B. Young
	Effective Collaboration to Implement Community Health Improvement Plans Jessica Dent, Cobb & Douglas Public Health
	Effectiveness of an Opioid Overdose Management and Naloxone Use Training among Medical Students in Georgia Katherine Hatcher, Augusta State University Hana Ghiathi, Augusta State University
	Effectiveness of DSMES In A Rural Public Health Setting Melissa B. Brantley, South Central Health District Megan Brantley, South Central Health District
	Eliminating walk-in deliveries one patient at a time. An evaluation of the Houston County Health Department Prenatal Clinic, North Central Health District, GA. Ramona Barnett, NCHD Mareike Haaren, NCHD Amber Erickson, NCHD Christina Sikes, Houston County Health Dept.
	Engaging public health students in providing nutrition education to elementary school students Rebecca Larson, Mercer University Reid Johnson, Mercer University MaKenzie Friend, Mercer University
	Establishing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at a Residential Substance Rehabilitation Facility in Northeast, Georgia Joshua Siar, Medical College of Georgia Isabella Lopez, Medical College of Georgia Yaseen Amellal, Medical College of Georgia Sam Coppola, Medical College of Georgia Falon Hassett, Medical College of Georgia Aditya Krishnan, Medical College of Georgia Miles Morgan, Medical College of Georgia Katherine Street, Medical College of Georgia Hanyao Sun, Medical College of Georgia Tucker Hickox, Medical College of Georgia Justin Swaby, Medical College of Georgia Delaney Metcalf, Medical College of Georgia Don Scott, Medical College of Georgia Casey Bassett, Medical College of Georgia Janette Hill, University of Georgia Cathy Snapp, Medical College of Georgia
	Evaluating the Availability and Accessibility of Applied Behavior Analysis in Georgia Kimberly B. Roth, Mercer University School of Medicine Edson Jean-Jacques, Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Sarah Rotschafer, Mercer University School of Medicine
	Examining the Association Between the Market Factors and Hospital Characteristics and AI Use in Hospitals, Using the Resource Dependency Theory Wandoo Abwa, Georgia Southern University Bushra Shah Banee Louis Bettye Apenteng
	Examining the race disparity in breast cancer mortality across Georgia Rebecca Nash, Emory University Jeffrey M. Switchenko, Emory University Kevin C. Ward, Emory University Maret L. Maliniak, Emory University Lindsay J. Collin, University of Utah Leah Moubadder, Emory University Michael R. Kramer, Emory University Timothy L. Lash, timothy.lee.lash@emory.edu Anne Gaglioti, Morehouse School of Medicine Rana Bayakly MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health Lauren E. McCullough, Emory University
	Examining the Relationship Between Place and Health in Rural Georgia Naa-Amy Wayne, Georgia Southern University Samuel Anokye-Mensah, Georgia Southern University Wendy Sanwu Kutten
	Exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prescription Opioid Utilization during Pregnancy in Georgia Sarah Sejoro Hani M. Samawi, Georgia Southern University
	Exploring the gap: rural and urban disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake among U.S. adults Biplab Kumar Datta, Institute of Public and Preventive Health, Augusta University
	Factors Affecting Decision’s for Annual Wellness Visits: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 2022 Jeanetta Floyd, Augusta University Tran Nguyen, Augusta University
	Factors Affecting Telehealth Use Among US Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Analysis Farah M. Chowdhury, University of Georgia
	Female Medical Students’ Lived Experiences of Financial Stress and Coping Untara Shaikh, Walden University Dr. Kimberlee Bonura, Walden University Presentation Materials Available
	Fentanyl Test Strip: The Novel Approach to Fight Opioid Overdoses and Deaths in Georgia Brooke W. Sligh, Medical College of Georgia Vahé Heboyan PhD, Associate Professor, Augusta University Health Management, Economics, and Policy Department Catherine Clary JD, Director of Rural Health, Augusta University Institute of Public & Preventive Health Nicole Winston PharmD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, Medical College of Georgia - Academic Affairs and Curriculum
	Field Observations from Houston County Home Visit Pilot Program: Maternal Marijuana Use Julia Jensen MPH, North Central Health District / Emory University Ashley O'Neal RNC-MNN, CLC, North Central Health District
	Friday Night at the ER – Systems Thinking for Healthcare and Public Health Linda Kimsey Angie Peden, Georgia Southern University
	Functional Areas of Artificial Intelligence Use in Public Health: A Narrative Review Indira Karibayeva, Georgia Southern University Gulzar Shah, Georgia Southern University Adenuga Aderosoye, Georgia Southern University
	Gender-Based Differences in Stress and Coping among Farmers: A Cross-Sectional Study with Propensity Score Matching Anne Montgomery, Mercer University James B. Dunaway, Mercer University Stephanie M. Basey, Mercer University Chris T. Scoggins, Mercer University Lily R. Baucom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Presentation Materials Available
	Geo-mapping COVID-19 Cases to Identify Community Clusters in North Central Health District Mareike Haaren, North Central Health District Ramona Barnett, North Central Health District Amber Erickson, North Central Health District
	Georgia’s Abortion Landscape from 2010-2022: Assessing Trends in Abortion Incidence, Weeks’ Gestation, and Methods Sara Redd, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Hayley V. McMahon, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Whitney Rice, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
	Georgia’s Medical Support Shelter: Hurricane Preparedness and Planning for Functional Medical Needs Individuals Nyssa Owen Santos, Georgia Department of Public Health Keilondria Robertson, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Growing, Learning, and Innovating: A Public Health District’s Path to a Healthier Georgia Leighan B. Waters, Southeast Health District Derek Jones, Southeast Health District Chris Sills, Southeast Health District
	Health Informatics and Improvements in Maternal and Child Health in Rural Communities: A Scoping Review Mambwe Mutiti, Georgia Southern University Gulzar Shah, Georgia Southern University Kristie Waterfield, Georgia Southern University
	Highlighting Georgia’s PrEP Story: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Usage by Public Health District, 2015–2021 Jose F. Adame, Georgia Department of Public Health Eleanor Garlow, Georgia Department of Public Health Jenna Gettings, Georgia Department of Public Health Cherie Drenzek, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Hospitalizations with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Diagnosis in Georgia, 2021 Chloe Hale Tanya Nguyen
	Identifying the Mental Health Needs of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Leslie Johnson, Emory University Mariah Jones, Emory University Thilini Fernando, Emory University
	Impact of Cancer Health Awareness intervention on Participant Knowledge and Screening Compliance Alma G. Carrillo, Augusta University Vahe Heboyan, Augusta University Marlo Vernon, Augusta University
	Impact of the Opioid Prevention Program in North Central Health District. Amber Erickson, North Central Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health Marissa Cooling, North Central Health District Ramona Barnett, North Central Health District
	Improving Food Accessibility and Reducing Barriers: A WIC food benefits redemption study in North Georgia. Leatha Chambers, North Georgia Health District
	Improving Officer Well-being to Help Create Healthy Communities: Wellness Implications for Public Health Helen W. Bland, Georgia Southern University Thomas Nagel, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Mario Keko, Georgia Southern University Isaiah Mews, Georgia Southern University Bridget Melton, Georgia Southern University
	Improving the Health of Communities through Community Health Assessments and Community Health Improvement Plans Miranda G. Helms
	"Integrating Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Screening in Public Health: Data, Models, and Collaborative Dialogues" Ryran R. Traylor, Georgia Southern University Jessica S. Traylor, Gordon College - Barnesville
	Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in District 2: Detect, Investigate, and Collaborate! Kailin Chen, District 2 Public Health Maria Britez, District 2 Public Health Marie Brown, District 2 Public Health
	Investment in communication initiatives yields positive results for Georgia’s specialized mental health treatment program Jana M. Scoville, Banyan Communications Ellen Dean, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
	Leave in Silence: Hospital Discharge Communication Problems in Older Adults in 11 Countries Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University Preshit Ambade, Augusta University Zachary T. Hoffman, Augusta University
	Lessons Learned: Public Health Leadership in a Transformed Normal Patrice Harris
	Let's Talk About Sex & PrEP: District 2 Does! Chrissa M. Shaffer, Georgia Department of Public Health District 2 Presentation Materials Available
	Let’s Grow: A Public Health District's Continued Development of County Nurse Managers… Cindi R. Hart, Southeast Health District Leighan B. Waters, Southeast Health District
	Local Health Departments’ Participation in Environmental Policymaking Jeffery Alan Jones, Georgia Southern University Bushra Shah, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Gulzar H. Shah, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Elizabeth Ayangunna, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Kristie C. Waterfield, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
	Management of Trichomoniasis in Adult Females: A Recommendation for Post-treatment Follow-Up Lakeyshia King, MACON-BIBB HEALTH DEPARTMENT
	Mapping Community Needs: Visualizing the Social Vulnerability Index and Stroke Hospitalization Dynamics for Informed Interventions Bennett Rissier, Georgia Department of Public Health Moges Ido, Georiga Department of Public Health Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Measure of Change in Hepatitis C Incidence Due to Change in Testing Requirements. Ramona Barnett Jovelyn Love, NCHD Makyha Sims, NCHD
	Merging the Sense of Belonging, Self-health Advocacy, and Community Engagement in Rural Beauty and Barbershops Kedrick L. Williams, Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine Harvey Lee Moody III, Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine Samantha L. Johnson, Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine
	Mind the Gap: Exploring Risk Factors for High C-Sections Rates in Georgia Joanne Chopak-Foss, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Kristie C. Waterfield, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Jessica Guerette, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of PUblic Health, Georgia Souther Logan Cowan, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
	Mobilizing for Safer Communities Through Green Dot Katrisha F. Williams, West Central Public Health Megan Mcintosh
	“My Health in My Hands”: Evaluating a Community-Led Intervention from the Georgia Medication Abortion Project Teja Vyavahare, SisterLove, Inc. Hayley V. McMahon, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Parie Bhandari, SisterLove, Inc. Nadine Spring, SisterLove, Inc. India Stevenson, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Tiffany Hailstorks, Emory University School of Medicine Dázon Dixon Diallo, SisterLove, Inc. Elizabeth A. Mosley, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
	Obesity among Georgian adults during pre- and post- COVID-19 pandemic: A national and regional comparison Biplab K. Datta, Augusta University Jennifer Jaremski, Augusta University Kit Wootten, Augusta University Lorriane Odhiambo, Augusta University Catherine Clary, Augusta University J Aaron Johnson, Augusta University
	Opportunities for PrEP in High Risk HIV Negative Patients Steven Veselsky DO, Memorial Health Erin W. Smith, Mercer University Jean B. Wiggins, Memorial Health University Medicla Center Misty Burkes MPH, Memorial Heatlh Nnamdi Ilouga MBBS, Memorial Health Amethyst Wilder MD, Memorial Health William N. Hannah MD, Memorial Health
	Oral Health & Primary Care Integration Charmaine Idlett, AAPHC
	Owning Your Learning Journey: A Roadmap to Sustainable Professional Growth in Public Health Emily Saunders, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Laura M. Lloyd, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Melissa (Moose) Alperin, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Brandy Walker, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Carolina Darbisi, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Elizabeth Kidwell, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
	Parasitic Worms in Middle GA. Connecting data points to advance health equity. Amber Erickson DrPH, MPH, North Central Health District Carla Coley REHS, North Central Health District Julia Jensen MPH, North Central Health District / Emory University
	Partners and Peers for Youth Violence Prevention: the Co-Creation of a Healthy Relationship Ambassadors Program Amber Murphey, Northeast Health District Jazmin Nagorski, Northeast Health District
	Pattern of multivitamin intake and awareness about overdose toxicity among young adults Manish Mishra, Mercer University School of Medicine Iuliia Zhuravlova, Mercer University School of Medicine Anne Montgomery, Mercer University School of Medicine
	Personal health advice and Artificial Intelligence: an assessment of ChatGPT responses for common health conditions in the southern United States Will Evans PhD, MCHES, Georgia College & State University Julie Harrison Swartz RN, DNP, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Harrison Ndetan MPH, MD, PhD, University of Texas at Tyler Jennifer J. Locklear RN, PhD, University of North Carolina at Pembroke John Moore PhD, Georgia College & State University Mar Kozub RN, PhD, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Earnie Kaninjing DrPH, CHES, Georgia College & State University Damian Francis PhD, Georgia College & State University Jossie Doss RN, PhD, Georgia College & State University Crystal Johstono RN, PhD, Georgia College & State University Debbie Greene RN, PhD, Georgia College & State University
	Plasticizers, Pregnancy, and Stress, Oh My! Stress Enhances Relationship Between Plastic Chemicals and Infant Neurodevelopment Katherine Springer, Emory University Jasmin Eatman, Emory University Patricia A. Brennan, Emory University Anne L. Dunlop, Emory University Dana Boyd Barr, Emory University Elizabeth J. Corwin, Columbia University Donghai Liang, Emory University Stephanie Marie Eick, Emory University Parinya Panuwet, Emory University Grace E. Lee, Emory University
	Positive Childhood Experiences: The Future of Child Well-being Programing Grace Morrow
	Precision Public Health: Empowering Communities with Hyperlocal Data for Targeted Interventions and Improved Outcomes Michaela Bonnett, Orange Sparkle Ball Teri Garstka, University of Kansas Odiraa Okala, Orange Sparkle Ball Meaghan Kennedy, Orange Sparkle Ball
	Predicting Barriers to Performing Concussion Education: Identifying Opportunities for Change Julia D. Drattell, University of Georgia Emily Kroshus, University of Washington Johna K. Register-Mihalik, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Christopher D'Lauro, United States Air Force Academy Julianne D. Schmidt, University of Georgia
	Pregnancy-related maternal deaths in the State of Georgia according to timing and causes of death Anthony Kondracki Wei Li, Yale University Mitch Mokhtari, University of Maryland at College Park Bhuvaneshwari Muchandi, Mercer University John A. Ashby, Mercer University Jennifer L. Barkin, Mercer University Presentation Materials Available
	Prenatal Care Visits and Infant Birth Weight in Georgia: Using CDC 2016-2020 PRAMS Data Tobi F. Oloyede, Georgia Southern University Emmanuel Azu, Georgia Southern University Elizabeth Olayinka, Georgia Southern University
	PrEP Awareness, Use, and Referral Among Heterosexual Cisgender Women in Georgia Kristy L. Clodfelter, Augusta State University
	Program Reach, Satisfaction and Lessons Learned from a Community-based COVID-19 Health Literacy Program Tatiana Y. Woldman, University of Georgia
	Propensity-Score Matching Beginning and Experienced Farmers on Stress and Coping Mechanisms to Predict Suicidal Ideation Anne Montgomery, Mercer University Stephanie M. Basey, Mercer University Chris T. Scoggins, Mercer University Lily Baucom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Presentation Materials Available
	Psychometric Testing of a New Instrument to Measure Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Preshit Ambade, Augusta University Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University Zachary T. Hoffman, Augusta University
	Public Health Ethics: Practical Approaches for Ethical and Equitable Public Health Practice Micah H. Bass, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eva C. Bodin, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
	Public Health Family Feud Kimberly J. Lee, Southeast Health District
	Public Health for All: Harnessing Community Epidemiology for Health Equity, North Central Health District, GA. Mareike Haaren, North Central Health District Amber Singleton, North Central Health District Marissa Cooling, North Central Health District Amber Erickson, North Central Health District
	Public Health Informatics & the Tools to Visualize Your Data Amber Erickson, North Central Health District Allison Chamberlain, Emory University Ramona Barnett, North Central Health District Kristi Thompson, District 4 Public Health
	Quantitative Mask Fitting: Ensuring Respiratory Protection in Occupational Settings Cara Taylor, Southeast Health District
	Racial and Urbanicity/Rurality Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity, Georgia, 2016-2022 Elizabeth Burkhardt, Georgia DPH Kristina Lam, Georgia DPH Lisa Ehle, Georgia DPH Laura Layne, Georgia DPH Cherie Drenzek, Georgia DPH
	Racial/ethnic differences in HIV diagnosis rates among women by census tract poverty level in Georgia, 2018–2021 Daniel Mauck, Georgia Department of Public Health Jenna Gettings, Georgia Department of Public Health Pascale Wortley, Georgia Department of Public Health Cherie Drenzek, Georgia Department of Public Health
	Rapid Community Assessment in Coastal Georgia: Key Findings and Lessons Learned Blerta Shehaj, Georgia Southern University Kristie Waterfield, Georgia Southern University Angela Peden, GS, JPHCOPH Kirsten Mengell, Georgia Southern University Danielle S. Sayre, Coastal Health District Sarah L. Mosley, Georgia Southern University
	Reaching parents/guardians of middle school students through new ‘Understanding Vaccines’ magazine & lesson plans Maria Bowie, University of Georgia
	Reducing High-Risk Sexual Behaviors in Adults Males on Preexposure Prophylaxis Janeika B. Robinson, Coastal Health District
	Review of 2024 Georgia General Assembly Scott Maxwell, GPHA
	Role of Strong Social Support in Stool-Based Test Uptake for Colorectal Cancer Screening Benjamin Ansa, Augusta University
	Screening America’s New Arrivals: Characterization of Refugees seen at DeKalb Public Health Haley A. Liakakos, DeKalb Public Health Lucas O'Reilly, DeKalb Public Health Jane Scott, DeKalb Public Health Calvin Patimeteeporn, DeKalb Public Health Gertrude Charles, DeKalb Public Health Sandra J. Valenciano, DeKalb Public Health
	Self-advocacy during Pregnancy: HOPE for Georgia Moms and Karna Build Communications Tools Heidi Ehrenreich Leslie Rodriguez, Karna, LLC
	Smoke-free Georgia: Gaps and Opportunities for Protecting All Laura Bracci Michael Mumper, Drug Free Fayette
	Stop Foaming at the Mouth: Analyzing Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) facilities, PEP Completions, and Barriers Morgan W. Granger, Cobb & Douglas Public Health
	Strengthening Georgia’s public health infrastructure and workforce: a qualitative analysis of focus group data Knetta Adkins
	Systematic Initiatives That Impact the Whole-community Approach to Resiliency Todd R. Wyckoff
	Targeting Measurable Health Actions Using a Theory-Structured Blinded Focus Group Process P. Anthony Gryffin, Mercer University
	Teenage Pandemic Stress: Exploring the Relationship between Gender, Pandemic-related Stress, and Parent Perceptions of Stress Morgan Fleming, KDH Research & Communication Andrew Simkus, KDH Research & Communication Kristen Holtz, KDH Research & Communication Nicole Wanty, KDH Research & Communication Eric Twombly, KDH Research & Communication
	The Benefit of Social Needs Screening by Hospitals Samuel Anokye-Mensah, Georgia Southern University Wendy Kutten, Georgia Southern University Naa-Amy K. Wayne, Georgia Southern University Samuel T. Opoku, Georgia Southern University Bettye Apenteng, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
	The Future of Public Health: Developing the Workforce through Public Health AmeriCorps Kristi James, American Public Health Association Presentation Materials Available
	The Impact of Brand Representation and Communications in Public Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Bri White, Fulton County Board of Health Jonathan Sheffield, Fulton County Board of Health Darryl Carver, Fulton County Board of Health Tia McCullough, Fulton County Board of Health Rachel Waller, Fulton County Board of Health
	The impact of self-reported sleep duration and decline in kidney function of hypertensive patients in the United States Tolulope V. Adebile, Georgia Southern University Olamide Asifat, Georgia Southern University Adedeji Adenusi, Interfaith Medical Center Temitayo M. Adebile, Boston Medical Center Jing X. Kersey, Georgia Southern University
	The impacts of collaboration and partnerships between clinical and non-clinical organizations in managing HIV/AIDS care. Jeremy Aguinaldo, Georgia Department of Public Health
	The importance of family and country of origin in vaccine messaging for H2A farm workers. Anna Scheyett Maria Bowie, University of Georgia Virginia L. Brown, University of Georgia Andrea Scarrow, University of Georgia
	The Importance of Public Mental Health M. Daniele Fallin, Emory University
	The link between perceived racism and healthcare utilization among older adults: a health equity analysis Preshit Ambade, Augusta University Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University Zachary T. Hoffman, Augusta University
	The power of storytelling to build community and understand the experiences of Black breast cancer survivors Alexis J. Smith, Emory University
	The Relationship Between Quality Cost Conversations and Dental Visit Satisfaction: Findings from an Online Survey of US Adults Naa-Amy K. Wayne, Georgia Southern University Wendy Kutten, Georgia Southern University Samuel Anokye-Mensah, Georgia Southern University Bettye Apenteng PhD, Georgia Southern University Samuel Opoku PhD, Georgia Southern University
	The relationship between social vulnerability and pedestrian injuries in Georgia Denise Yeager, GA DPH
	The ROSE Approach to Advancing Black Maternal and Infant Health Andrea Serano, Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere
	Trends in Substance Use and Mental Health Among Adolescents in Georgia, 2002-2022 Saumya S. Palipudi, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Lawrenceville, GA Bangaru Talli Palipudi, Stone Mountain High School, Stone Mountain, GA Murty Komanduri, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Presentation Materials Available
	Un DeKalb Saludable: Presenting Health Concerns among Hispanic/Latino DeKalb County Residents Using an Online Dashboard Miranda M. Montoya, DeKalb County Board of Health Mercedes Albanes, DeKalb County Board of Health Danielle Arroliga, DeKalb County Board of Health Calvin Patimeteeporn, DeKalb County Board of Health Sandra J. Valenciano, DeKalb County Board of Health
	Unintentional Injury Deaths and Suicide in Frontier Areas—Georgia, 2015-2021 Karin Mack, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Judith Qualters, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Avital Wulz, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Andrea Carmichael, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dana Flanders, Emory University
	Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives by Race/Ethnicity in Georgia Health Departments, 2018-2021 Jalpa Shah, Georgia department of public health Kristina Lam, Georgia department of public health Terri Dumas, Georgia Department of public health Diane Durrence, Georgia Department of public health Cherie Drenzek, Georgia Department of public health
	Using association analysis on the literature to identify the use of informatics in public health Yoonho Seol, Augusta University Genny Carrillo MD, ScD, Texas A&M University
	Using Career Ladders to Increase Retention in Public Health Cynthia Cox, Cobb & Douglas Public Health Valerie Prince, Cobb & Douglas Public Health
	Using Community Informed Methods to Reduce Syphilis in Cherokee County Teresa Costa, North Georgia Health District Bridget Walsh, North Georgia Health District
	Utilizing Shared Risk and Protective Factors to Engage Partners and Enhance Collaboration Efforts Nykita Howell DeAndre Cain
	Variations in Second Molar Dental Sealant Prevalence among Adolescents, United States 2011-2016 Kathleen Tatro, Kennesaw State University Christina Scherrer, Kennesaw State University Shillpa Naavaal, Virginia Commonwealth University
	VOCs & odor problems in old versus new office buildings related to moisture & other environmental factors Kara C. Middleton, Georgia Southern University
	“Who Am I to Say What You Can Do with Your Body?” Exploring Abortion-Moderate Georgians’ Policy Views Hayley V. McMahon, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Ashi Parikh, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Roula AbiSamra, Amplify Georgia Collaborative Sara K. Redd, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Naya Pearce, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health George Holmes, Amplify Georgia Collaborative Crystal Monds, Amplify Georgia Collaborative Allison Coffman, Amplify Georgia Collaborative Whitney S. Rice, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
	Youth Voices Survey: Identifying the current issues facing youth Kimberley Anne Broomfield-Massey, Urban Metrics Consultants, LLC Kwardel Lewis, Urban Metrics Consultants, LLC Latoya Henry, Usher's New Look Careshia Moore, Usher's New Look
2024
12:00 AM	A Systematic Literature Review Evaluating Male Condom Use Among Young Adults. Olivia A. Sheppard, Georgia Southern University James Thomas, Georgia Southern University 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Exploring Perspectives on Equity in Public Health: An Interactive Workshop Brandy Walker, University of Georgia Carolina Darbisi, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Emily Saunders, University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Melissa (Moose) Alperin, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Laura M. Lloyd, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health Elizabeth Kidwell, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Impact of Physical Fitness on Mental Health Among First Responders: Public Health Implications Helen W. Bland, Georgia Southern University Hope Young, Georgia Southern University Taylor Bishop, Georgia Southern University Ana Palacios, Georgia Southern University Bridget Melton, Georgia Southern University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Intersectional Medication Abortion Stigma Among Black & Latinx Women in Georgia India C. Stevenson, Emory University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	More Taboo Than Tattoos: An introduction to invasive and unusual body art procedures Joseph A. Addison, Georgia Department of Public Health 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Reclaiming American Healthcare: Medicare for All Ed Weisbart MD, Physicians for a National Health Program 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Surface Microbial Activity in Hurricane Ian Affected Homes in Relation To Environmental Factors. Oluwatoyin Ayo-Farai, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Jayanta Gupta, Department of Health Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University Victor Ezeamii, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Michael Savarese, Department of Marine and Earth Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, Atin Adhikari, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health 12:00 AM
Wednesday, May 1st
12:00 AM	2024 Conference Schedule Georgia Southern University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	A Meeting with Death: How Medical Examiner/Coroner Offices Can Support the Surveillance of Respiratory Illnesses Savannah L. Hardin, Cobb and Douglas Public Health Daena Mann, Cobb and Douglas Public Health 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Breastfeeding Policies and Resources for Postpartum Employees are Lacking Across a University System Emily L. Ashby, University of Georgia Sritha Donepudi, University of Georgia Heather M. Padilla, University of Georgia 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Ghosting on PrEP Care: Understanding why some PrEP clinic clients don’t persist in care Blake E. Launius, Emory University Allison Chamberlain, Emory University Jessica Lopes da Rosa-Spiegler, Fulton County Board of Health Udodirim Onwubiko, Emory University Samuel Jenness, Emory University Jane Y. Scott, Fulton County Board of Health, Emory University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me: Syndromic Surveillance Follow-up in North Central Health District Jocelyn Love MPH, North Central Health District Ramona Barnett MPH, North Central Health District Ma'Kyha Sims MPH, North Central Health District Mareike Haaren MSPH, North Central Health District Julia Jensen MPH, North Central Health District Rene Borroto BA, Georgia Department of Public Health Amber Erickson DrPH, MPH, North Central Health District 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Overcoming Barriers: Enhancing Sexual Health Services for Atlanta's Latino Community Carlos S. Saldana, Emory University Raul Perez, StopHIVATL Karina Gonzalez, Emory University Jane Y. Scott, Emory University Davig P. Holland, Mercy Care Valera D. Cantos, Emory University 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Pediatric Emergency Department HIV Screening Increases Testing in Adolescents Leading to Earlier Diagnosis and Linkage-to-Care Sandy Francois, Emory University Lauren Middlebrooks, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Perceptions of a Community Health Worker Home Deployment Intervention on Diabetes Management: Project PEACH Community Study Chinonye Wamkpah, Emory University Ayanna Farmer, Spelman College Sierra Simmons, Spelman College Michelle Nwagwu, Morehouse School of Medicine Asia Rivers, Morehouse School of Medicine Rakale Quarells, Morehouse School of Medicine 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Reducing Georgian’s Dementia Risk through Healthy Living: Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Brain Health Cat Colcombe, Alzheimer's Association Jill Disney, Alzheimer's Association 12:00 AM
12:00 AM	Self-management practices among adult Americans with diabetes: A study of the 2017 – 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Tran Ha Nguyen, Augusta University Amanda Barefield, Augusta University Gianluca De Leo, Augusta University Lindsay Chandler 12:00 AM
9:00 AM	Adoption of Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management in US Hospitals Samuel Anokye-Mensah Foram Patel Tamaya Browder Bettye Apenteng 9:00 AM

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