2006 Publications
Journals
Davis MV, Fernandez CP, Porter J, McMullin K. UNC certificate in core public health concepts: Lessons learned. J Public Health Manage Pract. 2006;12:288-295.
MacDonald PDM, Langley RL, Gerkin SR, Torok MR, MacCormack JN. Human and canine pulmonary blastomycosis, North Carolina, 2001-2002. Emerg Infect Dis. 2006;12:1242-1244.
Pathela P, Hajat A, Schillinger J, Blank S, Sell R, Mostashari F. Discordance between sexual behavior and self-reported sexual identity: a population-based survey of New York City men. Ann Intern Med. 2006;145:416-425.
Hightow LB, Leone PA, MacDonald PDM, McCoy SI, Sampson LA, Kaplan AH. Men who have sex with men and women: A unique risk group for HIV transmission on North Carolina college campuses. Sex Transm Dis. 2006;33:585-593.
Presentations
Horney JA. Public health responds to disasters and emergencies. Presented at: North Carolina Emergency Management Association Spring All-Hazards Conference; March 7, 2006; Sunset Beach, NC.
Hajat A, Maillard J, Tsosie U, Brunette K, MacDonald PDM. Using the capture-recapture methodology to assess the sensitivity of foodborne disease surveillance. Presented at: International Conference of Emerging Infectious Diseases; March 20-21, 2006; Atlanta, Ga.
Matthews G, Gunther-Mohr C. Case study of lessons learned in Asheville. Presented at: Water Resources Research Institute Annual Conference; April 5, 2006; Raleigh, NC.
Horney JA, Johnson M. Overview of Project 516. Presented at: the 2006 NC Health Summit sponsored by ESRI; May 15, 2006; Research Triangle Park, NC.
Rothney EE, Harrison LM, Horney JA, MacDonald PDM. Assuring a competent and prepared public health workforce through implementation of a lifelong learning policy in local health departments across North Carolina: The role of health educators. Presented at: 24th National Conference on Health Promotion and Education; May 22-26, 2006; Washington, DC.
Alexander LK, Dail K, Brunette K, Maillard J, Rothney EE, MacDonald PDM. Communicable disease control training for North Carolina public health workforce: An Internet/classroom-based hybrid course. Poster presented at: Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Conference; June 5-8, 2006; Anaheim, Calif.
Horney JA. Rapid response project: Public health utilization of handheld technology to conduct rapid needs assessments following outbreaks and disasters. Poster presented at: University of Colorado at Boulder Natural Hazards Center 31st Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop; July 9-12, 2006; Boulder, Colo.
Horney J, Shropshire D, Franco C. Shoaf K, moderator. Pandemic and what it means for the hazards and disasters community. Discussion session at: University of Colorado at Boulder Natural Hazards Center 31st Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop; July 9-12, 2006; Boulder, Colo.
Horney JA. What does status have to do with it? Modeling hurricane evacuation behavior. Paper presented at: Hazards and Disasters Researchers Meeting, Texas A&M University; July 13, 2006; Boulder, Colo.
Horney JA, Smith, M. The rapid response project: Using handheld technology for rapid needs assessment during outbreaks and natural disasters. Poster presented at: NACCHO Annual 2006 Conference; July 26-28, 2006; San Antonio, Tex.
Snider C, Salyers M. Improving infectious disease reporting in North Carolina. Paper presented at: NACCHO Annual 2006 Conference; July 26-28, 2006; San Antonio, Tex.
Brunette K, Padgett P. Simple data analysis for local health departments. Presented at: North Carolina Public Health Association 2006 Annual Educational Conference. October 10-13, 2006; New Bern, NC.
Harrison LM. Are we ready for the aging workforce? Presented at: North Carolina Public Health Association 2006 Annual Educational Conference. October 10-13, 2006; New Bern, NC.
Davis M. Creating and implementing a new evaluation preparedness framework. Presented at: Evaluation 2006 American Evaluation Association Annual Conference. November 1-4, 2006. Portland, Ore.
Davis M. Needs assessment in Centers for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP): Strategies and issues. Presented at: Evaluation 2006 American Evaluation Association Annual Conference. November 1-4, 2006. Portland, Ore.
Alexander LK, Davis M, Dail K, Brunette KJ, Hajat A, MacDonald PDM, Zeveloff AD. Six-month follow-up evaluation of a hybrid Internet/classroom-based continuing education communicable disease course for North Carolina public health workforce. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Alexander LK, Horney JA, Wallace JW, Davis M, Wilfert RA, MacDonald PDM. Guiding principles of a comprehensive Internet-based public health preparedness training program. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Davis M. Lessons learned from North Carolina. Panel presentation and discussion at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 1-4, 2006; Portland, Ore.
Harrison LM, Rothney E, Horney JA, MacDonald PDM. Implementing an academic/practice partnership model in local health departments across North Carolina: Promoting a lifelong learning initiative for a better prepared public health workforce. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Harrison LM, Rothney EE, Horney JA, MacDonald PDM. Using technology and partnerships across academic and practice agencies to promote a lifelong learning infra-structure in public health. Presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Horney JA, Rothney EE, Wilfert RA. Evaluation of the Certificate Program in Community Preparedness and Disaster Management. Presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Horney JA, Wilfert RA. Public health emergency law: Planning, implementation, and evaluation of the foundational course developed by the CDC Public Health Law Program. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; November 4-8, 2006; Boston, Mass.
Other Publications
Get your own copy of the new 'E is for Epi' training resource! APHA Epidemiology Section Newsletter, Winter 2006.
Lesneski receives WCHL 1360 Village Pride Award. Featured news on UNC SPH Web site. February 7, 2006.
New preparedness training series offered in 2006. Impact: a quarterly newsletter. The North Carolina Institute for Public Health. March 2006.
Save the Date for Lifelong Learning! Impact: a quarterly newsletter. The North Carolina Institute for Public Health. March 2006.
Team Epi-Aid vs. Wilma. Impact: a quarterly newsletter. The North Carolina Institute for Public Health. March 2006.
Television interview featuring Jennifer Horney and Anjum Hajat regarding pandemic influenza and public health preparedness. NBC 17 News. March 24, 2006.
University of North Carolina SPH Accepting Application for Certificate in Field Epidemiology-Due July 31, 2006. ASPH Friday Letter. April 21, 2006.
Hurricane Katrina: North Carolina Conducts After Action Review of Mississippi's Response. Epi Notes Volume 2006-1; March-May 2006:4, 6.
UNC preparedness experts help train avian flu responders around the world. University of North Carolina SPH web site. July 25, 2006.
NC Center for Public Health Preparedness adds researchers. University of North Carolina SPH web site. August 1, 2006.
Mississippi releases Hurricane Katrina report conducted by North Carolina. [press release]. North Carolina Division of Public Health. August 3, 2006.
UNC preparedness experts help train avian flu responders world-wide. ASPH Friday Letter 1424. August 4, 2006.
First 'Service in Action' award recipients named. [press release]. UNC Department of Health Policy & Administration. August 23, 2006.
Snider C, MacDonald PDM, Salyers M, Wolf L, Maillard JM. Reporting communicable diseases: Online trainings can help. North Carolina Medical Board Forum Newsletter. October 2006;3:3-4.
Webinar symposium series offered. Impact: a quarterly newsletter. The North Carolina Institute for Public Health. November 2006.
Pandemic flu preparedness training continues statewide. Impact: a quarterly newsletter. The North Carolina Institute for Public Health. November 2006.
Action Oriented Community Diagnosis. (Graduate research assistant Molly McKnight featured with fellow students for work with the Latino community in Johnston County.) Carolina Public Health magazine. Winter 2006-07:57-59.
Pandemic influenza stakeholders' meeting featuring sessions hosted by NCCPHP staff. Metro 3 (staff educational television network for Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tenn).