Claudia Lillibridge’s extensive career of over 20 years in health informatics has allowed her to be exposed to numerous changes throughout the field. In her role as Senior Project Manager at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Lillibridge M.S. '22 is using innovative technology to enhance physician-patient communication. “Our Customer Relationship Management database is responsible for co-developing and piloting new innovative technologies or ideas,” Lillibridge said. Lillibridge utilizes the Customer Relationship Management database to ensure that information sent out to patient...
Entering her freshman year at Kent State, Masters of Library Science student Kreigh Barnette knew she wanted to study library and information science, but struggled to find a major that fit her desired career path. That was until she discovered the Communications Studies major. Barnette became interested in the major upon reading its mission and diversity statements, in addition to the combined Masters of Library Science program. “I learned about the combined program from my academic advisor, Ellie Hanson,” Barnette said. “She was instrumental in my academic career and guided...
NEO MHAT
Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health was recently awarded $600,000 in grant funding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration to support the Northeast Ohio Mental Health Awareness Training (NEO MHAT).
Portage MHAT
Through a five-year, $625,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County will partner with Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health to improve and support mental health in Portage County. Click here to read more.
Portage MHAT
Through a five-year, $625,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County will partner with Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health to improve and support mental health in Portage County. Click here to read more.
Project Aware Kent
The purpose of Project AWARE Kent was to increase mental health literacy within the university community. In 2015, Kent State received a three year grant from the U.S.
Medina County Aware
Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health partnered with the seven public schools in Medina County and the Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Board to improve student mental wellness through a three-year grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The project called, Medina County Aware (MCA), was led by Dr. Deric Kenne, Associate Professor and Dr.