COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
GRADUATE FACULTY APPOINTMENT
Research and Teaching Faculty
Jochebed B. Ade-Oshifogun
Education:
 PhD, Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago- 2008.
 MSN, Governors State University, Illinois- 1996.
 MS (Nutrition), University of Ibadan, Nigeria - 1984.
Certification (Case Management)
 BC (Board certified, Medical –Surgical Nursing),
 Midwifery, Nigeria – 1981
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Publication:
Ade-Oshifogun, J. B. (October 2009). Functional performance in elderly obese people with
COPD. Abstract submitted, University of Illinois.
Ade-Oshifogun, J. (2008). Functional performance in elderly obese people with COPD.
Dissertation
Presentation:
Ade-Oshifogun, J. B. (July 2010). Prevention and management of ‘Do Not Return” notices; A
quality improvement process for supplemental staffing nursing agencies – Poster presentation,
Forum on Healthcare Leadership. Washington, D.C.
Ade-Oshifogun, J. B. (October 2008). Functional performance in elderly obese people with
COPD. Poster presentation, The Obesity Research Center Inauguration Conference. Houston,
Texas.
Grant:
Ade-Oshifogun, J. B. (2008). Functional performance in elderly obese people with COPD.
NIHR/NINR-Training in Biomedical Nursing Research-2T32 NR07075-07 (Larson, J. L.).
Funded $155,799.00 (July 01, 199 – April 30, 2004).
Role: Researcher
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Sabita Bush
Education:
 DNSc ( Nursing Science), Rush University-Chicago, 1996
 MS( Nursing), De Paul University- Chicago – 1982
 MS in Sociology , Bombay University -1975
 BSN, (Nursing), Delhi University, India-1964
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Publication:
Busch, S. (2003). Suffer in Silence: Urinary incontinence in elderly minority women. ABNF
Journal.
Busch, S. (2001). Chasing a miracle. ABNF Journal.
Presentation:
Busch, S. (2008). Sexual discrimination in employment. The Oxford Round Table, Oxford,
England.
Busch, S. (August 2005). Suffer in silence: Urinary incontinence in elderly minority women.
Fourth International Nursing Research Conference, Japan.
Busch, S. (June2004). Elderly African American women’s knowledge and beliefs about
colorectal cancer. Cancer Prevention for Nurse Educators, Miami, Florida.
Busch, S. (2004). Women’s empowerment. Government of India, Ministry of Labor
Conference, India.
Busch, S. (2004). Prevention of Colorectal Cancer in Women, Oncology Nursing Society.
Regina Grabowski
Education:
 MS in Nursing(Rehab) from Saint Xavier University-Chicago,
 BSN (Nursing), Chicago State University, Chicago  DNSc , Doctor of Nursing Science from Rush University-Chicago
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
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Juanita Holliman
Education:
 PhD (Administration and Management), Colorado State University, Colorado – 1988.
 MSN (Nursing), University of California, California – 1971.
 BSN (Nursing), Prairies View University, Colorado –
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Presentation:
Holliman, J. (2008). Transforming the rhythms and swings of student learning outcomes to deep
learning. University of Kansas, Kansas City.
Holliman, J. (___). Clinical education: A model to facilitate critical thinking and quality patient
care outcomes. City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago.
Holliman, J. (____). The nurse as a critical thinker in a changing world. Dickinson State
University, North Dakota.
Patricia Prendergast
Education:
 DNSc (Nursing), Rush University, Chicago – 1993.
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Grant:
Prendergast, P., & Anderson, M. Diabetes education, and community outreach. National
historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Network for Health Disparities.
Department of Health and Human Services- HRSA. Funded $32,000 for one year. (2003-2004).
Role: PI
Balogun, J. A. and Prendergast, P. Scholarship for disadvantaged students. The United States
Department of Health and Human Services-HRSA. Funded 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Rosemary Ricks-Saulsby
Education:
 PhD (Health Services, Community Health), Walden University, Minneapolis, MN- 2001
 MS in Nursing Science 9Community Health), Saint Xavier University, Chicago-1984.
 BSN (Nursing), Saint Xavier University, Chicago –1977.
 MA (Community Colleges Administration), Chicago State University, Chicago- 1991.
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Licensed in the State of Illinois.
Presentation:
Ricks-Saulsby, R. & Anderson, M. (2009). Active learning through service for baccalaureate
students. Poster presentation. Mosby Publishers Nursing Conference.
Ricks-Saulsby, R. (2008). Active learning through service for baccalaureate nursing students.
Annual Colloquium, Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois.
Grant:
Ricks-Saulsby, R., and Anderson, M. Access to Nursing Service through Service Learning,
Department of Health and Human Services HRSA. Funded $ 250,000 for three years (20052008).
Role: PI
Clinical Faculty
Mary Anderson
Education:
 MS in Science of Nursing, St Xavier University-Chicago, 1984
 BSN (Nursing), Saint Xavier University, Chicago - 1975
 EdD © (Adult & Higher Education), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Presentation:
 Anderson, M. (September 2009). Courageous dialogue: Creating a culture of inclusion
for diverse faculty. National League of Nursing Education Summit, Philadelphia, PA.
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Anderson, M. (September 2007). Bridging the gap between the sea of need and the
bucket of gold. National League of Nursing Education Summit, Phoenix, AZ.
Grant:
Ricks-Saulsby, R., and Anderson, M. Access to Nursing Service through Service Learning,
Department of Health and Human Services HRSA. Funded $ 250,000 for three years (20052008).
Role: Co-PI
Prendergast, P., & Anderson, M. Diabetes education and community outreach. National
historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Network for Health Disparities.
Department of Health and Human Services- HRSA. Funded $32,000 for one year. (2003-2004).
Role: Co-PI
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Debbie Bryant
Education:
 MSN (Nursing) Governors State University, Illinois – 1984.
 BSN (Nursing), Chicago State University, Chicago  DNP (Nursing Practice), Governors State University, Illinois, 2011.
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Patricia Fleming
Education:
 MSN, University of Illinois, 2002
 BSN (Nursing), Chicago State University, Chicago- 1992.
 DNP, Governors State University, 2011 (expected)
 Licensed in the State of Illinois.
Monique Germain
Education:
 MS (Nursing Science), Saint Xavier University-Chicago- 1985.
 BSN (Nursing), Rush University, Chicago – 1977.
 EdD© (Adult & Higher Education), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.
 Graduate Certificate (International Health), Arizona State University, Arizona, 2010.
 NED (Nurse Educator, graduate certificate in Nursing Education), Arizona State
University, Arizona, December 2010.
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Publication:
Balogun, J. A. Sloan, P. E., & Germain, M. (2007). Determinants of tenure in allied health and
nursing education. Advances in Nursing Science.
Germain, M. (1995). The politics if knowing and the hope for a democratic community.
Thresholds in Education.
Presentation:
Maryland, M. & Germain, M. (October 2010). The role of spirituality in health outcomes in the
United States and in Haiti. Conference in Every Day Life, Chicago State University, Chicago,
Illinois.
Germain, M. & Colin, J. (August 2008). Addressing Health Disparities: The Role of Diversity
of Healthcare Providers Conference, Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois.
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Ebomoyi, E.W., & Germain, M. (March 2008). Global Epidemiology and HI/AIDS and the
Outset of Gender Disparity. Conference on Women’s Studies, Chicago State University,
Chicago.
Germain, M. (2000). Meaning of education from the perspective of students from developing
countries studying in American colleges and universities. Adult Education Conference,
University of Helsinki, Lhati, Finland.
Germain, M. (2000). Technology and developing countries. Sociedad Cubana de Enfermeria
Congreso, Havana, Cuba.
Germain, M, (1998). The nursing process in North America. Sociedad Cubana de Enfermeria
Congreso, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Germain, M. (1997). Maintaining unity within a diverse community through interpreting and
integrating different ways of knowing. Adult Education Research Conference, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, Illinois.
Germain, M. (1997). Building bridges and creating a community of people. Haitian Studies
Conference, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Grant:
Abiona, T. C. & Germain, M. (December 2008). Targeted breast health promotion and
education program. Submitted to the Susan Komen Foundation.
Beverly Letcher
Education:
 MS in Nursing Science from Saint Xavier University, Chicago, 1986.
 BSN (Nursing), Saint Xavier University, Chicago - 1982
 MOT in Online Teaching from University of Illinois, Chicago
 CNE (certified Nurse Educator), NLN
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
Florence Miller
Education:
 MPH, University of Illinois, Chicago-2000.
 MSN, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan- 1978.
 BC (Board certified in Pediatric Nursing), ANCC- 2001
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
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Fabienne Williams
Education:
 MSN (Community Mental Health Nursing), University of Illinois – 1983.
 BSN (Nursing), University of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois – 1976.
 BS, Milliken University, Decatur, Illinois – 1971
 PMHCNS-BC, (Board certified), Clinical Nurse Specialist, -2010
 Licensed in the State of Illinois
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
GRADUTAE FACULTY APPOINTMENT
Research and Teaching Faculty
Rachelle Stewart
Education:
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Public Health
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Health Policy and Administration, Concentration in:
Health Information Management (2004)
Publication
Stewart, R., Garvin, J. (2009). Reducing healthcare disparities: How HIM workforce diversity
helps. Journal of AHIMA, 80(10), 34-37.
Garvin, J., Odom-Wesley, B., Rudman, W., Stewart, R. (2009). Healthcare disparities and the
role of personal health records, Journal of AHIMA, 80(6), web exclusive.
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http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_043826.hcsp?dDoc
Name=bok1_043826
Stewart, R. (2007). Protective measures for private health information, Perspectives in Health
Information Management, 4. Retrieved from
http://perspectives.ahima.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105:prot
ective-measures-for-private-health-information&catid=47:privacy-andsecurity&Itemid=91.
Stewart, R. & Glondys, B. (Eds.). (1993). Documentation requirements for the acute care
patient record. Chicago, IL: American Health Information Management Association.
Cade, T., DeBerg, C., Hagstrom, P., McCollum, L., Stewart, R. (1992). Keyless data capture: A
report of the automatic identification teacher's institute. Journal of the American Health
Information Management Association, 63(12), 58-61.
Grant:
Health Careers Opportunity Program to enhance recruitment, retention and graduation of
underrepresented students for the college programs. $139,000; 1993-94; Role: PI.
Barbara Price
Education:
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Northern Illinois University
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Doctor of Education
Educational Technology Research, and Assessment
(2008)
Publication:
Houser, S.S., Manger, B., Price, B., Silvers, C, Hart-Hester, S. (2009). Expanding the health
information management public health role. Perspectives in Health Information
Management, Summer. Retrieved from
http://perspectives.ahima.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152:exp
anding-the-health-information-management-public-healthrole&catid=49:workforce&Itemid=94
Book Chapter:
Price, B. (2004). In Medical Science by Schnering, P. (Ed.). Professional review guide for the
RHIA and RHIT examinations, 2nd ed. St. Petersburg, FL: PRG Publishing, Inc.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDIES
GRADUATE FACULTY APPOINTMENT
Research and Teaching Faculty
Thomas Britt
Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1979
MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1979
Publication:
Bell, C., Scott, R., Mock, L., Britt, T. African American perspectives on 9-11. Journal of Social
Distress and the Homeless, 12 (4): 249-260, 2003
Lopez-Majano, Layon, J., Britt, T. Pulmonary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy: It’s modification
by therapy. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 7: 419-421, 1982.
Thomas Lyons
Education:
 Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Chicago, 1998
 M.A. in Anthropology, University of Chicago, 1991
 B.A. in Psychology, University of Chicago, 1987
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Post-doc Fellow in Medical Anthropology, The George Washington University, 20012003
Publication:
Lyons T., Chandra G., Goldstein J. Stimulant use and HIV risk: the role of peer support group
participation. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(5), 461–473, 2006.
Heaps MM, Lurigio AJ, Rodriguez P, Lyons T, Brookes L. Recovery-oriented care for drug
abusing offenders. Addiction Science and Criminal Practice: Journal of the National Institute on
Drug Abuse. 5 (1): 31-36, 2009. http://www.nida.nih.gov/PDF/ascp/vol5no1/Recovery.pdf
Lyons T., Chandra G. Goldstein G., Ostrow D. Breaking the bond between stimulant use and
risky sex: A qualitative study. Substance Abuse (in press).
Mustanski B, Lyons T, Garcia SA. Mixed methods study of the role of the internet in the sexual
health of young MSM. Archives of Sexual Behavior (in press)
Grant:
An HIV prevention intervention for MSM stimulant users focusing on healthy sexuality. R21 DA
026315. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 09/30/08-08/31/10. Role: PI; $443,230 to UIC
($279,886 in direct costs).
Prevalence of Men on the Down Low in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study. Johns Hopkins
School of Public Health. 09/01/2006-/12/31/2007; Role: Qualitative investigator; $37,450 to
UIC; PI: Margolick.
Shakirudeen Amuwo
Education:
 PhD in Public Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009
 MPH in Public Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2004
 BS in Molecular Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, 2001
 Predoctoral Fellowship, CDC/ Illinois Public Health Research Fellowship, 2008-09
 Postdoctoral Fellowship, CDC/ Illinois Public Health Research Fellowship, Current
Articles Submitted for Publication in 2010:
Amuwo, S; Lipscomb, J; Sokas, R. Occupational risk factors for blood and body exposure
among home care aides. Home Health Care Services Quarterly Journal.
Amuwo, S; Sokas, R; Zanoni, J; Nickels, L; Lipscomb, J. Implementation and evaluation of
interventions for home care aides on blood and body fluid exposure in large group settings: New
solutions. Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy.
Amuwo, S; Lipscomb, J; Sokas, R. Effectiveness of an intervention in reducing occupational risk
for blood and body fluid exposure among home care aides. American Journal of Industrial
Medicine.
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Grant:
The Illinois Public Health Research Fellowship Program funded by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Grant (1T01CD000189-01, 2008-2010), funded for three-years $2.7
million ($900,000 per year). Dr. Rosemary Sokas was the PI.
William Ebomoyi
Education:
 Ph.D. in Community Health/Statistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1981
 Post-doctorate certificate, USA National Institutes of Health, Tulane Medical Center,
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine 1988-1990
Books:
Ebomoyi, E W(1998) community Medicine A global Perspective Problems. Progress and
Promise Belmont CA Star Publishing Company PP1-420.
Ebomoyi, E.W (2010) Globalization, Health and Human Rights Iowa, Kendall Hunt (In
Press) PP1-450)
Publication:
Ebomoyi, W. Impact of globalization on HIV/AIDS pandemics and the challenges of
compulsory licensing and parallel importation Journal of Applied Global Research (In press)
Ebomoyi, W. The integrated theoretical model to enhance screening for sickle
hemoglobinopathies in the age of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory
medicine. Journal of American Science (In press)
Ebomoyi, W and S Srinivasan. Genomic technology and the imminent set-backs in developing
nations. International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (In press).
Ebomoyi, W and FF Cherry. Prospective evaluation of targeted filter paper screening for sickle
cell disease: effectiveness and follow through. International Journal of Medical Engineering
and Informatics (In press).
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Ebomoyi, E.W. (2010) The Framingham Heart Study, The Legacy and health education
Implications in the age of genomic medicine. The Researcher, 2(6): 33-43, 2010.
Ebomoyi, W. Trends in global AIDS crisis, mediating cultural mechanisms and barriers to
treatment. Journal of Applied Global Research Volume 3, Issues 5, 73-82, 2010.
Ebomoyi, W and J I Ebomoyi. Personalized medicine: genomic technology and Implications
for health education American Biotechnology Laboratory, 28 (4), 22-25, 2010.
Patrick B. Williams
Education:
 Ph.D. in Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1978.
Publication:
Sallar AM, Williams PB, Omishakin MA, Lloyd DP. Stroke prevention: Awareness of risk
factors for stroke among African Americans residents in Mississippi Delta Region. Journal of
the National Medical Association. 2010; 102: 84 – 94
Williams PB, Sallar AM. HIV/AIDS and African American men in Mississippi: Urban-rural
differentials in sexual behavior, HIV knowledge and attitude towards condoms use. Journal of
the National Medical Association (in press).
Williams PB. HIV/AIDS profile of African-Americans: guidelines for ethnic-specific health
promotion & risk reduction activities for African-Americans. Journal of Family & Community
Health. 2003; 26 (4): 289 – 306
Williams PB, Ekundayo OT, Udezulu IE, Omishakin AM. An ethnically-sensitive and genderspecific HIV/AIDS assessment of African-American women: a comparative study of urban and
rural American communities. Journal of Family and Community Health. 2003; 26 (2): 108–
123.
Williams PB. A profile of HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community:
implications for a culturally-sensitive & ethnic-specific health promotion and education
program for African-Americans. Intl. Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 2002; 9 (1):
8 – l5.
Williams PB, Ekundayo O. Study of the distribution and factors affecting syphilis epidemic
among inner-city minorities of Baltimore. Public Health. 2001; 115: 387– 393.
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Daniel Dodor
Education:
 MPH (Environmental Health), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2008
 PhD (Soil Microbiology & Biochemistry), Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2002
 MS (Environmental Science), University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, 1998
 BS Agriculture (Soil Science Option), University of Ghana , Legon, Ghana, 1993
Publication:
Dodor, D.E. and M.A. Tabatabai. 2007. Arylamidase activity as an index of nitrogen
mineralization in soils. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 38(15&16), 2197-2207
Hunter, R., S.I. Ekunwe, D.E. Dodor, H.M. Hwang and L Ekunwe. 2005. Bacillus subtilis is a
potential candidate for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon bioremediation. International J.
Environ. Res. Public Health. 2 (2), 267-271
Dodor, D.E and, M.A.Tabatabai. 2005. Glycosidases in soils as affected by cropping systems.
Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, (168) 749-758
Dodor, D.E., H.M. Hwang, and S.I. Ekunwe, 2004. Oxidation of anthracene and
benzo[a]pyrene by immobilized laccase from trametes versicolor. Enzyme Microb.Technol.,
35, 210-217.
Dodor, D.E., Pamela Shubat, William Toscano and Betsy Wattenberg. 2010. Humanhealth risk
assessment of metribuzin environmental degradates in Minnesota groundwaters. Submitted for
Publication in the Int. J. Environ Res Public Health.
Clinical Faculty
Ivonne Anguh
Education:
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MPH, St. Xavier University, 2008
MBA, St. Xavier University, 2008
Enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health Program
Karen Hardney
Education:
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Master's of Science in Education, Chicago State University, 1983
Enrolled in the PhD Program in Education at Capella University
Emmanuel Osunkoya
Education:
 MD, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1990.
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