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ACHE Congress
This year, the MHA program sent ten students to the ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago. Over 4,000 current and future healthcare leaders participated, including fellow students, hospital executives, and university administrators. Congress provided a week-long program of informational seminars, hot topic sessions, networking opportunities, career building, and resume reviews for its participants. Popular […]
Student-Led Public Health Research Targets Mosquito Hotspots
As temperatures spike each spring, mosquitos start to swarm. They bring with them an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases and a need to understand how to guard against these pesky – and at times –dangerous insects. Researchers at UNC Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County Health Department are collaborating on a study to determine which factors […]
Brandon Endowment to Expand UNC Charlotte Health Policy Research Capabilities
UNC Charlotte professor emeritus Bill Brandon and his wife, Pam Fawcett-Brandon, have made a significant contribution in support of the College of Health and Human Services’ (CHHS) health policy agenda through the creation of the Pam-Fawcett-Brandon and William P. Brandon Endowment. This generous commitment will expand institutional resources and support for the Metrolina Medical Foundation […]
Dr. Jane Neese Promoted to Senior Associate Dean
The UNC Charlotte College of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Jane Neese, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has been promoted to Senior Associate Dean for the College. In her expanded role, Neese, who has served as an associate dean since 2002, will continue to supervise all aspects of college-level management […]
Professor Michael Thompson to Direct PHSM in Health Informatics
Dr. Michael Thompson will take on the position of Faculty Director for the Health Informatics graduate programs. Thompson is an Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences and Director of UNC Charlotte’s CAHME-accredited and nationally ranked MHA Program. Previously, Dr. Thompson was Director of the Department’s CEPH-accredited MPH program. He has over 20 years’ experience in […]
U.S. News & World Report: Predictive Analytics Can Transform Health Care
Making predictive analytics usable will determine the future of health care, experts said this month at the 2016 U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference in Washington. The panel, Hitting the Sweet Spot With Predictive Analytics, was moderated by Mudit Garg, CEO of analyticsMD. By harnessing the power of data, health care systems can provide patients […]
Study Shows Wage Inequity Between Registered Nurses Working in Local Health Departments, Hospitals
The average hourly wage for registered nurses (RNs) working for local health departments (LHDs) is significantly lower than RNs working at hospitals in the same county market, according to a new study by scholars at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Michele Issel, Professor at University of […]
GCHEG President Elect: Jonathan Myers
Jonathan (Jon) Myers is the president elect for the Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group (GCHEG). He succeeds Joann Spaleta in this position effective January 1. Mr. Myers currently serves as Director of Business Operations over the Metro Emergency Service Line at Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS). Mr. Myers received his MHA from Virginia Commonwealth University. After […]
Advisory Board Spotlight: Jag Gill
Charlotte Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Associates (CEENTA) CEO and MHA Advisory Board member Dr. Jag Gill, FACHE, FACMPE, has had the distinct privilege of receiving honors as Charlotte’s top place to work two years running. “We are all very proud of [this recognition]” Dr. Gill stated as he went on to explain that while […]
Internship Spotlight: Jason Panetta
Jason Panetta recently completed his internship with Novant Health. He worked primarily with the supply chain sector at Presbyterian Medical Center, but also spent time at the Novant Logistics Center in Kannapolis. Novant stores all of the supplies for its system at the Logistic Center until they are distributed to the various facilities. Jason helped […]