SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH GRADUATE PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS (FIELD PLACEMENTS) 2001 - 2008 PCH 595 –PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2001) Name Leah Alteri (SP/01) [Project: Conduct needs assessment of homeless youth] Anita Bergoderi (SP/01) [Project: Development of research tool for mothers’ and employers’ perception of breast feeding obstacles and facilitators] Donna Bowers (SP/01) [Project: Implementation of parish-based wellness center] Deborah Caporale (SP/01) [Project: Coordinate Ryan White planning council] John Cullen (SP/01) [Project: Implementation of project mothercare van initiative] Paula A. Doyle (SP/01) [Project: Cost of teenage pregnancy in CT and nation] Veronica Egbunike (SP/01) [Project: Development of clinical screening instrument for assessing empolyees stress] Omobola Faokunla (SP/01) [Project: Development of clinical screening instrument for assessing patient stress] Melissa Hofilena (SP/01) [Project: Evaluation of medication adherence program for state of connecticut] Mandi Grimminger (SP/01) [Project: Conduct community Agency/Program Institute for Community Health 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, CT 02139 Contact: Virginia Chomitz, Ph.D. Waterbury Hospital Health Center 64 Robbins Street Waterbury, CT 06721 Contact: Laurie H. Mariano, RNC, MS Telephone (617) 665-3807 Sacred Heart University 202 Morehouse Highway Fairfield, CT 06432 Contact: Linda Strong, Ph.D., MS Boston AIDS Consortium 140 Claredon Street Boston, MA 02116 Contact: Mr. Jeremy Holman, M.A. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 370 Bassett Road North Haven, CT 06473 Contact: Denise Peacock, M.P.H. Teen Pregancy Prevention Council of CT 419 West Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040 Contact: Deborah McDonald, M.A. Yale University School of Medicine Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program 135 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 Contact: Oyebode Taiwu, M.D., MPH Yale University School of Medicine Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program 135 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 Contact: Oyebode Taiwu, M.D., MPH Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health 144 Farnham Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Jean Brenybontemi, Ph.D., MPH University of Pennsylvania Department of Food Sciences (203) 365-7656 1 (203) 573-7602) (617) 867-0144 (203) 985-6189 (860) 643-3432 (203) 785-7231 (203) 785-7231 (203) 392-6953 (814) 865-9288 needs assessment, program development, surveillance and monitoring for community nutrition program] Stephanie Johnson (SP/01) [Project: Coordination of breast health program] Kristin Masotta (SS/01) [Project: Implementation of obesity prevention program] Karen McLaughlin (SP/01) [Project: Planning a cost effective children’s vision screening and training program] Jessica Planas (SP/01) [Project: Planning, implementation and evaluation of residence life wellness programming] Desmond Poyser (SP/01) [Project: Conduct of needs assessment and program development for CHF patients] Patricia Prata (SP/01) [Project: Assessment of barriers and facilitators of care for people with diabetes] Stacy Sokol (SP/01) [Project: NCI traineeship] Jacqueline Solimini (SP/01) [Project: Implementation of health promotion program for migrant workers] Shamila Thapliyal (SP/01) [Project: Development of computer program to enhance infection control] Maria Thomas (SP/01) [Project: Development of computer-based continuing 203B Borland Food Laboratory University Park, PA 16802 Contact: Katherine Cason, Ph.D. Qualidigm 100 Roscommon Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Contact: Dr. Judith Barr, ScD Institute for Community Health 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Contact: Dr. Virginia Chomitz, Ph.D. Prevent Blindness Connecticut 1275 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457 Contact: Liana Fresher, MS (health policy and management] Southern Connecticut State University Well-Off Program 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Michele Vacnour, MPH, CHES Stamford Hospital System P.O. Box 9317 Stamford, CT 06904-9317 Contact: Mary Ann Dombrowski, MSN, CHF (860) 632-2008 Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center 97 Patterson Street New Brunswick, NJ Contact: Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, CNA, CDE National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Communications Health Pr 31 Center Drive, MSC 2580 Building 31, Room 10A10 Bethesda, MD 20892-2580 Contact: Ms. Elisabeth Handley, M.P.A. Yale University School of Medicine 135 College Street, 3rd Floor New Haven, CT 06510 Contact: Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, M.D., M.P.H. Stamford Hospital P.O. Box 9317 Shelburne Road West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06904 Contact: Brenda Grant, MPH, RN, CHES Southern Connecticut State University Continuing Education 501 Crescent Street (732) 235-7430 2 (617) 665-3807 (860) 347-2020 (203) 392-5530 (203) 325-7916 (301) 402-5575 (203) 785-4197 (203) 325-7876 (203) 392-5530 education Web site for community health educators] New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Michele Vancour, MPH, CHES 3 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2002) Name Maryanne Adelabu (SP/02) [Project: Implement prevention case management services for homeless] Adelero Adebajo (SP/02) [Project: Implementation & evaluation of diabetes curriculum] Lindsey Beckwith (SP/02) [Project: Design, implement, & evaluate peer education workshops] Dennis Brown (SP/02) [Project: Assessment of emergency preparedness plan] Laura Burleson (SP/02) [Project: Development of communication materials for CFIDS] Carmela Cassisi (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation study of non-adherant HIV/AIDS patients] Michelle Doucette Rawcliffe (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation of health promotion model] Thomas Gerundo (SP/02) [Project: Develop policy procedures manual for CBI] Laura Grafton (SP/02) [Project: Intervention to increase utilization of fluoridated water] Agency/Program Norwalk Department of Health 137 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Ms. Helene Heissenbuttel, BSN, MS Telephone (203) 854-7973 REACH 2010: Charleston & Georgetown Diabetes Coalition 159 Rutledge Avenue P.O. Box 250160 Charleston, SC 29425 Contact: Dr. Carolyn Jenkins, Dr.Ph, MS, MSN Mount Holyoke College Department of Health Education P.O. Box 3202 South Hadley, MA 01075 Contact: Ms. Karen Jacobus, M.Ed. Madison Health Department 8 Campus Drive Madison, CT 06443 Contact: Mr. John Bowers, MS (843) 792-4625 State of CT. Department of Public Heath 410 Capitol Avenue MS#13CMN Hartford, CT 06106-1373 Contact: Mr. Michael Purcaro, P.T., MS (860) 509-7270 Stamford Hospital P.O. Box 9317 Shelbourne Road Stamford, CT 06904 Contact: Ms. Julie Stewart, R.N. (203) 325-5510 YMCA Camp Woodstock 160 Jewell Street Hartford, CT 06103 Contact: Ms. Kim Harty, MHSA (860) 522-4183 Midstate Behavioral Health System 384 Pratt Street Meriden, CT 06450 Contact: Ms. Kimberly Beauregard, MS, RPRP, MSW Hill Health Center 428 Columbus Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Dr. Stephen Upedgrove, MD, MPH (203) 235-1792 4 (413) 538-2466 (203) 245-5614 (203) 503-3088 Aisha Hamid (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation of Wellness Fair] Patricia Iovene (SP/02) [Project: Implementation of school-based intervention for asthma] Aiman Issa (F/02) [Project: Develop inventory of HIV medication adherence services] Helen Luoma (SP/02) [Project: Community organizing for family advocacy program] Jennifer Mennillo (SP/02) [Project: Co-design, implement & evaluate “Turn Off TV Week”] Kwame Osei-Antwi (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation of leadpoisoning Program] Sara Pontillo (SP/02) [Project: Community needs assessment] Manisha Prakash (F/02) [Project: Implementation of health promotion program] Anna Quinn (SP/02) [Project: Development of inventory of interventions] Maureen Reault (F/02) [Project: Target needs assessment] Thomas Reilly (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation of youth gambling preventive services] Norwalk Health Department 137 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Ms. Rhonda Collins, MPH, CHES Gateway Community College 60 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Alice Pandolfi, MPH, CHES (203) 854-7977 Connecticut Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Contact: Linda Cooney, MPH, BSN, RN (860-509-7843 Family Advocacy Program 28 Crescent Street Middletown, CT 06457 Contact: Ms. Dona Huff, LCSW, MHSA (860) 537-6503 x. 6428 Institute for Community Health 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Contact: Ms. Vessica Collins, MS (617) 665-3804 Manchester Health Department 479 Main Street P.O. Box 191 Manchester, CT 06045-0191 Contact: John Salcius, B.A., R.S. Gateway Community College 60 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Alice Pandolfi, MPH, CHES United Community and Family Services 47 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Ms. Suzanne Campbell, M.S., M.S.N. Qualidigm 100 Roscommon Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Contact: Ms. Michele Kelvey Albert, MPH, CHES Central Area Health Education Center, Inc. 30 Arbor Street North Hartford, CT 06106 Contact: Dr. Brenda DelGudo, Ph.D. (860) 647-3173 CT Council on Problem Gambling 47 Clapboard Hill Road Guilford, CT 06437 Contact: Ms. Alexis Carol, M.A.R., M. Div. Contact: Mr. Eric Adler, MPH (203) 453-0138 5 (203) 285-2391 (203) 285-2391 (860) 892-7042 x. 370 (860) 632-6367 (860) 233-7561 x. 101 Abigal Ring (SP/02) [Project: Conduct socialmarketing marketing campaign for college alcohol use] Robert Rubbo (SP/02) [Project: Assessment of atrisk Lyme disease occupations] Kristen Russo (SP/02) [Project: Development of EPSDT interventions] Bethany Sanborn (SP/02) [Project: Plan, coordinate, & evaluate stress-reduction program] Stacey Shelton-Howe (SP/02) [Project: Implementation of health-risk appraisal] Kathleen Testa (SP/02) [Project: Evaluation of primary care project] Nancy Thursby ((SS/02) [Project: Implementation of health promotion program] SCSU-Counseling Services 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Courtney C. Esparza, L.P.C., L.C.D.C (203) 392-5475 Torrington Area Health District Lyme Disease Prevention Program 350 Main Street, Suite A Torrington, CT 06790 Contact: Ms. Susan Perlotto, MS Anthem Blue Cross 370 Bassett Road No. Haven, CT 06473 Contact: Ms. Stephanie Criscoulo, B.A. Yale University Health Services 17 Hillhouse Avenue New Haven, CT 06520 Contact: Ms. Sally Rinaldi, RN, BS (860) 489-0436 Hospital of Saint Raphael 1450 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Dorothy Ventriglio, BS (203) 789-3536 Qualidigm 100 Roscommon Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Contact: Ms. Anne Elwell, RN, BS St. Vincent’s Wellness Services 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 Contact: Ms. Cindy McGuire, M.S. (860) 632-6322 6 (203) 985-4307 (203) 432-1892 (203) 576-5500 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2003) Name Louise Ackerman (SP/03) [Project: Formative research on developing community partnerships] Barrington Bogle (SP/03) [Project: Childhood obesity prevention program] Mary Ann Booss (SP/03) [Project: Planning and coordinating of Healthy People 2010 Microgrant Colloquium] Janell Campagna (SP/03) [Project: Sound marketing campaign for “Cover the Uninsured Week”] Angela Michelle Corbett (SS/03) [Project: HIV risk among migrant farm workers] Zubaida Faridi (SP/03) [Project: Project coordination for prevention research center’s international health collaboration] Camille Fletcher (SP/03) [Project: Implement CareCard Program for adults 55+] Beverly Gibson-Mohamed (SP/03) [Project: Coordinate recruitment for smallpox program] Maria Ibarra-Lozada (SP/03) Agency/Program Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Contact: Ms. Beth Patten Comerford, M.S. Telephone (203) 732-1265 Park City Primary Care Center 64 Black Rock Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Contact: Dr. Conrado Barzaga, M.D. Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Contact: Ms. Margot Zaharek, M.S. (203) 579-5055 American Cancer Society 558 Preston Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 Contact: Ms. Melissa Petro, MPH, CHES (203) 379-4860 Hispanic Health Council 175 Main Street Hartford, CT 06106 Contact: Dr. Michael Duke, Ph.D. (860) 527-0856 x. 252 Yale Griffin Prevention Research Center 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Contact: Ms. Georgia Jennings, MPH (203) 732-1265 Hospital of Saint Raphael Dept. of Community Health and Outreach 1450 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Dorothy Ventriglio, B.S. Norwalk Health Department 137 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Mr. Michael Pirillo, M.P.H. (203) 789-3536 Fair Haven Community Health Center 374 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 (203) 777-7411 7 (203) 732-1265 (203) 854-7776 [Project: Plan, implement & evaluate patient welcoming package] Krista Jordan (SP/03) [Project: Implement wellness program for seniors] Shahbaz Khan (SP/03) [Project: Evaluation of clinical practices against HRSA standards] Rebecca Kieffer (SP/03) [Project: Implement nutrition disaster plan] Todd Kipperman (SP/03) [Project: Development of staff resource manual for JOTLAB] Daniel Legg (SS/03) [Project: Implement WestNile disease prevention program] Scott LeRoy (SS/03) [Project: Community needs assessment] Midge Malicki (SS/03) [Project: Provide support for women’s empowerment intiative] Deborah Miller (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of vaccination program] Lorrie-Anne Monte (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of school-based substance abuse prevention program] Obiageli Okwuka (SS/03) [Project: Develop and implement cancer awareness programs] Contact: Ms. Katrina Clark, M.P.H. Covenant Village of Cromwell 52 Missionary Road Cromwell, CT 06416-2143 Contact: Ms. Cynthia Marchinkoski, B.S. Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. 121 Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Contact: Anna Washington, J.D. (860) 754-3008 American Red Cross, Waterbury Chapter 64 Holmes Avenue Waterbury, CT 06710 Contact: Ms. Jan Radke, M.S. Clifford Beers Clinic 93 Edwards Street New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Mr. Covel Rogers, M.S.W. (203) 755-1137 x. 11 Danbury Department of Health and Housing 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 Contact: Mr. William Campbell, MPH (203) 797-4625 City of Danbury Health and Housing Department 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 Contact: Mr. William Campbell, MPH Women's Health Coordination Center 67 Maple Avenue Derby, CT 06418 Contact: Ms. Susan Nappi, MPH (203) 797-4625 Stamford Health System Shelbourne Road at West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06904 Contact: Ms. Brenda Grant, RN, BSN, MPH Naugatuck High School 543 Rubber Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 Contact: Ms. Denise Swan, B.S., M.S. (203) 325-7876 American Cancer Society 372 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897-2523 Contact: Ms. Maureen Gianni, MBA 203-563-0553 8 (203) 899-1770 (203) 772-1270 (203) 732-1330 (203) 720-5291 Chukwuemeka Oragwu (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of HIV prevention program] Lynne Paglierani (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of health promotion program] Deborah Pease (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of burn prevention program] Stephanie Petrahai (SP/03) [Project: Development of policy and procedures manual] Jennifer Vincenzo (SP/03) [Project: Creation of health promotion materials] Carla Rebelo (SP/03) [Project: Development of asthma education manual] Karen Ricketts (SS/03) [Project: Create database of best practices for work-life balance program] Nadia Russell (SP/03) [Project: Development of immunization campaign] Xuman Tian (SP/03) [Project: Assessment of HIV/AIDS education and training program] Lauretta Toomey (SP/03) [Project: Development of reportable disease surveillance system] Richard Torres (SP/03) [Project: Evaluation of school-based health promotion City of Bridgeport Health Department 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06601 Contact: Mr. Thomas Gecewikcz, MPA, PHL (203) 576-7689 Women's Education, Life Learning/A Mother's Place Y-NHH Grace Building New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Peggy DeZinno, BSN, RN, CCE Glastonbury Health Department 2155 Main Street Glastonbury, CT 06033 Contact: Mr. David Boone, M.P.H., R.S. Yale University School of Medicine 464 Congress Avenue Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Ms. Maria Thomas, MPH, CHES Elder Horizons 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06504 Contact: Dr. Susan Varano, M.D. Bridgeport Community Health Center 982 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06856 Contact: Ms. Sharon Schirmann, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., A.P.R.N. SCSU Wellness Office 144 Farnham Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Michele Vancour, M.P.H. (203) 688-9355 New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Ms. Jennifer Rich, CT AIDS Education and Training Center 100 Church Street South New Haven, CT 06536 Contact: Ms. Laurie Sylla, MHSA, BSW (203) 946-7097 Milford Health Department 82 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Contact: Ms. Karen Barnett, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N. (203) 783-3285 City of Bridgeport, Health Administration 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 Contact: Mr. Jack McCarthy, MPH (203)576-8209 9 (860) 652-7534 (203) 785-3836 (203) 688-5729 (203) 696-3260 (203) 392-5530 (203) 737-2361 program] Daniel Wurm (SP/03) [Project: Implementation of adherence enhancement intervention] CT D.P.H. Community Health Education 410 Capital Avenue Hartford, CT Contact: Ms. Tonya St. John, 10 (860) 509-7802 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2004) Name Alok Ahlawat (SP/04) [Project: Development of dental health campaign Elaine Bennett (SP/04) [Project: Implementation of ethics and public health: model curriculum Hong Chau (SP/04) [Project: Implementation of Project ASSERT] Paula Clogher (SP/04) [Project: Evaluation of immunization practices of pediatricians] Barbara Dingfelder (SP/04) [Project: Development of training materials for Power Over Pain Program] Jennifer Esposito (SP/04) [Project: Development and implementation of comprhensive plan for cancer provention and treatment] Usama Gaworgy (SP/04) [Project: Evaluation of tobacco intervention program] Donna Heins (SP/04) [Project: Development of communication tool for staff delivery of case management services] Sandra Hurd (SP/04) [Project: Identification of timing and predictors of return Agency/Program Southern Connecticut State University Granoff Hall, 501 Crescent St. New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Brigitte Stiles, RN The Hastings Center 21 Malcom Gordon Road Garrison, NY 10524-5555 Contact: Mr. Bruce Jennings, MA Telephone (203)392-6300 Yale University School of Medicine 464 Congress Avenue, Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Ms. Maria Thomas, BS, MPH, CHES Yale School of Public Health Emerging Infections Program One Church Street, 7th Floor New Haven, CT 06510 Contact: Ms. Sharon Hurd, MPH, CHES American Cancer Society 538 Preston Avenue, Box 1004 Meriden, CT 06450-1004 Contact: Ms. Patricia Trotta, RN, MSN (203) 785-3836 American Cancer Society 538 Preston Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 Contact: Ms. Janell Dube, B.S., CHES (2030 379-4837 x. 4837 Yale University School of Medicine 464 Congress Avenue, Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Ms. Maria Thomas, BS, MPH, CHES Vista Vocational & Life Counseling Skills Center 1356 Old Clinton Road Westbrook, CT 06498 Contact: Ms. Helen Bosch, M.S. (203) 785-3836 Yale University 333 Cedar Street New Haven, CT 06520-8064 Contact: Dr. Eve Colson, MD (203) 688-7953 11 (914) 424-4040 x. 209 (203) 764-4362 (203) 379-4763 (860) 399-8080 to smoking in delivered women] Sharon Joseph (SP/04) [Project: Development, implementation and coordination of health education program] Melanie Johnson (SP/04) [Project: Coordination, design, and update of Celebrate Girls website] Paulina Kim (SP/04) [Project: Assessment of barriers and challenges to medication adherence in patients with diabetes] Maureen Lillis (SP/04) [Project: Implementation of breast health education programs] Nene Nirupama (SP/04) [Project: Implementation of Lyme disease and bioterrorism education programs] Barbara O'Grodnick (SP/04) [Project: Development and implementation of parish nurse health education programs] Boyinde Caroline Omotoso (SP/04) [Project: Development and implementation of telephone interview for cancer education study for physicians] Sandra Ribeiro (SP/04) [Project: Development and implemenation of in-home lead prevention education program] Linda Rogen (SP/04) University of Hartford Magnet School 196 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 Contact: Ms. Margy Clark, RN, BS, NCSN (203) 236-2899 UCONN Health Center MC-4060 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06034-4060 Contact: Ms. Diane Bennett (860) 679-8309 VA Hospital 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Joanne Messore, RN, MPH, BSN (203) 932-5711 x. 2118 Yale-New Haven Breast Center 800 Howard Avenue New Haven, CT 06510 Contact: Dr. Donald Lannin, MD, FACS (203) 785-2328 Westport Weston Health District 180 Bayberry lane Westport, CT 06880 Contact: Ms. Sue Jacozzi, BS, MPH, CHES (203) 227-9571 Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Contact: Ms. Daun Barrett, RN (A.D.) (203) 732-7584 Teachers College, Columbia University 525 West 120th Street, P.O. Box 239 New York, NY 10027 Contact: Dr. Sherri Sheinfeld Gorin, PhD (212)-678-3990 New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Contact: Mr. Paul Kowalski, MPH (203) 946-8173 Bayer Center for Health Care Communication 400 Morgan Lane (203) 812-3264 12 [Project: Development and implementation of training program on health care communication for health care professionals] Douglas Serafin ((SP/04) [Project: Development and implementation of bioterrorism education program Douglas Serafin (SP/04) [Project: Development and implementation of nutrition education program for a faithbased organization] Cathleen Williams (SS/04) [Project: Development and implementation of skin cancer prevention education program West Haven, CT 06576 Contact: Ms. Kathleen Bonvicini, MPH Greenwich Department of Health 101 Fieldpoint Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Contact: Ms. Stephanie Paulmeno, MS, RN, NHA (203) 622-7849 St. John's Family Center 768 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Contact: Ms. Valzie Peterkin (203) 335-2999 American Cancer Society 538 Preston Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 Contact: Ms. Janell Dube, B.S., CHES (203) 379-4837 x. 4837 13 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2005) Name Karen Ablondi (SP/05) Focus Area: Community Outreach Rebecca Arnold (SP/05) Focus Area: Cancer. Develop objectives for NCI’s Role in achieving National Challenge Goal. Rhonie Browne (SP/05) Focus Area: AIDS Ellen Cappiello (SS/05) Focus Area: Elderly Needs Assessment Stacey Cartier (SP/05) Focus Area: Policy Michelle A. Corbett (SS/05) Focus Area: Sexual Health Paramvir Dhariwal (SP/05) Focus Area: Nutrition Kasia Frenette (SP/05) Focus Area: Needs Assessment Behavioral Risk Survey Web Site Design Rachel Grabowski (SP/05) Focus Area: Radon Ronni Humes (SP/05) Agency/Program Connecticut Mental Health Center 34 Park Street New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Debra Fisk, LCSW National Cancer Institute, OSPA 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 205 Bethesda, MD 20892 Dr. Margaret Ames, Ph.D. Telephone (203) 974-7313 Aids Project New Haven 1302 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Ms. Lynette Gibson, B.S. Quinnipiac Valley Health District 1151 Hartford Turnpike Hamden, CT 06473 Ms. Leslie Balch, RN, MPH District Office of Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro 59 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06510 Mr. Stanley Welch, B.S. Asociacion Pro-Bienestar de la Familia Nicaraguense – PROFAMILIA ½ cuadra al sur del Instituto Nacional, Ocotal, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua Ms. Maria Eudocia ‘Dochyta’ Falcon SCSU Health Services 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515 Ms. Brigette Stiles, RN Stratford Health Department 468 Birdseye Street Stratford, CT 06615 Ms., Elaine O’Keefe, MSPH (203) 624-0947 Connecticut Department of Public Health 410 Capital Avenue Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Ms. Krista Veneziano, BA, RS, MPH, CHES DuBay Horton Associates 177 State Street, Suite 410 (860) 509-7677 14 (301) 451-9985 (203) 248-4528 (203) 562-3718 (011) 732-2983 (203) 392-6300 x.26310 (203) 385-4090 (203) 334-6089 Focus Area: Develop strategies to better meet the needs of families who suffer the loss of a child under one year of age. Gargi K.C. (SP/05) Focus Area: Infant mortality in minority populations. Carmel Kostolitz (SP/05) Focus Area: Obesity in Special Populations Donna LaCivita (SS/05) Focus Area: Breast –Feeding Campaign Rui Liu (SP/05) Focus Area: HIV Awareness Rui Liu (SP/05) Focus Area: Implementation/evaluation of Project ASSERT. Establish referral services Shara Martel (SP/05) Focus Area: AIDS Empowerment Vanessa Mattison (SS/05) Kimberly Mikenis (SS/05) Focus Area: Landmine Education Sharon Miller (SP/05) Focus Area: Obesity Laura Morris (SP/05) Focus Area: Government Relations Bridgeport, CT 06604 Ms. Kristin duBay Horton NIH-DC Initiatives to Reduce Infant Mortality in Minority Populations 2175 K Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, MBBch, MD, MPH Fellowship Place 441 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06511 Ms. Carol Damsky, MS Yale New Haven Hospital WELL/ A Mother’s Place 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06510 Ms. Peggy DeZinno, BSN, RN AIDS Project New Haven 1302 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Mr. Nicholas Boshnack, MSW Yale University, School of Medicine, Section of Emergency Medicine 464 Congress Avenue, Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Maria A. Thomas, MPH (202) 416-0415 CT AIDS Education and Training Center 100 Church Street Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT 06536 Ms. Laurie Sylla, MHSA, BSW American Red Cross of S.E. Fairfield Cnty. 158 Brooklawn Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604-2012 Ms. Patricia M. Scharr, B. A., M.S., C.F.R.E. Vietnam Veterans of America (Angola) 1725 “I” Street, NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20006-2412 Ms. Tracy Brown, B.A. New Haven Department of Health 54 Meadow Street, 9th Floor New Haven, CT 06519 Dr. Stephen Updegrove, MD, MPH Connecticut Children’s Medical Center 282 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 Ms. Jane Baird, MPA (203) 737-2361 15 (203) 401-4227 x. 127 (203) 688-9355 (203) 624-0947 (203) 785-3836 (203) 576-1010 x. 24 (202) 483-9222 (203) 946-6364 (860) 545-8561 Patricia Nerreau (SP/05) Focus Area: Infant Mortality Diabetes Carol Penta (SS/05) Focus Area: Community Outreach – Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Francesca Provenzano (SP/05) Focus Area: Enviromental Health Denise Ramoutar (SS/05) Focus Area: Asthma Education MaheshReddy (SP/05) Focus Area: Oral Health Ramon Rodriguez-Santana Focus Area: Health Education and wWeb Site Design Edward Selender (SP/05) Focus Area: Asthma Prajna Siddiqui (SP/05) Focus Area: Women’s Health Dionne Smith (SP/05) Focus Area: Lead Poisoning Tara Trapasso (SP/05) Focus Area: Health Education Fatmata Turay (SP/05) Focus Area: Oral Health Preethi Varghese (SP/05) New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Maria Damiani, B.S., M.S. (203) 946-5842 Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06510-3202 Ms. Stephanie Bilskis, BSN (203) 688-4091 CT Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue MS #11CHA Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Mr. Kenny Foscue, MPH (860) 509-7753 New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Darcyl. Cobbo, BA, MBA Bridgeport Community Health Center 982 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608-2409 Dr. Kris Kotsay, DMD Hispanos Unidos, Inc. 116 Sherman Avenue New Haven, CT 06608-2409 Luz Z. Gonzales, MS Health Net of the Northeast One Far Mill Crossing, P.O. Box 904 Shelton, CT 06484-0944 Ms. Elizabeth S. Miller, MPA FHI (Family Health International) House-5, Road-35 Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Ms. Tara Nicole O’Day, MPH Waterbury Department of Public Health 95 Scovill Street, Suite 100 Waterbury, CT 06706 Ms. Roseanne Wright, RN, MPH New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Maria B. Damiani, DMD Department of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106 Dr. Donna Balaski, DMD Yale Program on Aging Copes Study 1 Church Street – 7th Floor (860) 946-8457 16 (203) 696-3270 (203) 781-0226 (203) 225-8961 880 2 9887561/9887925 (203) 346-3902 (203) 946-5842 (860) 424-5342 (203) 764-9800 Focus Area: Cardiovascular Health Brian Wnek (SP/05) Focus Area: Health Education New Haven, CT 06510 Dr. Matthew M. Burg, Ph.D. New Haven Health Department 54 Meadow Street New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Mary Ann Zavorskas, MS 17 (203) 946-8186 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2006) Name Agency/Program Telephone Aimee Apatow (SP/06) Stamford Health Department 468 Birdseye Street Stratford, CT 06615 Contact: Ms. Elaine Abrams SCSU: Alcohol & Drug Center, Office of Student & University Affairs 501 Crescent Street, Rm #1, Schwartz Hall New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Sarah H. Michaud SCSU Health Services Wintergreen Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 Contact: Ms. Brigitte Stiles (203) 385-4090 Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. 22 Beechwood Street Dorchester, MA 02121 Contact: Ms. Suzeth L. Dunn City of Milford Health Department 82 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Contact: Diana Yassanye AIDS Project New Haven 1302 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Nitza Agosto Southwestern Connecticut Area Education Center 5520 Park Avenue, Suite 109 Trumbull, CT 06611 Contact: Ms. Joan Lane (617) 288-9431 and TDD 617-288-2707 x. 200 Planned Parenthood of St. Louis Region 4251 Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63108 Contact: Ms. Alison Gee (314) 531-7526 Connecticut Center for a New Economy 77 Huyshope Avenue, Rm. 210 Hartford, CT 06106 Contact: Ms. Renae Reese (860) 524-9341 [Project: Program Evaluation] Barbara A. Barton (SP/06) [Project: Coordination of College AOD Survey] Jessica Brown (SP/06) [Project: Design and Implementation of College Tabacco Control Program] Rosa Browne (SS/06) [Project: Organize and Coordination of Health Fair for Persons with disabilities] Stacey Cannon (SP/06) [Project: Preparation of Emergency Preparedness Drill] Mir Chowdhury (SS/06) [Project: Facilitating AIDS Prevention Services Program] Lea Crown (SS/06) [Project: Development of Oral Health Education Materials & Coordination of Community Outreach Worker Project] Meaghan Cunningham (SP/06) [Project: Evaluation of Clinical Outreach Program] Jessica Holmes (SP/06) [Project: Creation of Video Documentary on Gaps in Health Services] 18 (203) 392-5087 x. 25087 (203) 392-6310 (203) 783-3368 (203) 624-0947 x. 232 (203) 372-5503 Pamela James (SP/06) [Project: Commuity Organizing for Service Population] Sheelagh Jones (SP/06) [Project: Develop Health Education Program for Haitian Congregationists] Susan Kudla (SP/06) [Project: Delivering of Positive Youth Program for Project UPLIFT] Sarah McClure (SP/06) [Project: Development of Parent Empowerment Tool Kit for Child Outcome Tracking Initiative] Kristin Patmos (SP/06) [Project: Coordination of Community Disaster Outreach Education Program for Persons with Diabilities] Lisa Pentino (SP/06) [Project: Cooordination and Conducting Community Health Education and Prevention Activities] Jennifer Salvato (SP/06) [Project: Development of Web- Based Wet Lab Educational Materials for Labatory Workers] Scott Szalkiewicz (SP/06) [Project: Reconfirguration and Update of CT DPH Child Day Care Licensing Program WebBased Licensing Information] Andrea Wilson (SP/06) [Project: Organizing and Implementing a Campaign to Leeway, Inc. 40 Albert Street New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Sue Heller (203) 865-0068 St. John's Episcopal Church 628 Main Street Stamford, CT 06901-2094 Contact: Dr. Eric Ram (203) 348-2619 Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern CT 30 Central Avenue Groton, CT 06340 Contact: Ms. Dina Sears-Graves (860) 445-7667 Matrix PHC Inc. 85 Willow Street, Suite 3 New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Dr. Denise E. Stevens (203) 787-4700 American Red Cross 209 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Contact: Ms. Anouchka Bayard-Blanchard (860) 678-2826 Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling 47 Clapboard Hill Road Guilford, CT 06437 Contact: Ms. Tamara Petro (203) 453-0138 x. 2 Department of Public Health Lab 10 Clinton Street Hartford, CT 06106 Contact: Mr. Dave Johnson (860) 509-8500 State of CT, Department of Public Health, Community Based Regulation Branch 410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 12DAC, P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Contact: Ms. Jacqueline Currell-Palumbo Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, Inc. 345 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 Contact: Ms. Shanta Evans (860) 509-8045 19 (203) 752-2853 Gain Legislative Support of the Microbicide Development Act] Anila Syed (Quereshi) (SS/06) [Project: Employee Risk Modification Intervention Porgram] Health & Lifestyles 3902 Knollwood Drive Austin, Texas Contact: Ms. Lisa Danielson 20 (512) 457-4245 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2007) Name Emily Adamski (SP/2007) Agency/Program Aetna, Inc. 151 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06156 Ms. Robin Aldieri, BS-Health Systems Mgt., MBA-Healthcare Mgt. Telephone (860) 273-7853 AIDS Project New Haven 1302 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Ms. Julie Anderson, MS, H.R.M/Training Development (203) 624-0947 Integrative Medicine Center at Yale-Griffin Research Prevention Center 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Ms. Judy Treu Dr. Deborah Kennedy, Ph.D. (203) 732-1369 Saint Raphael’s Occupational Health Plus 175 Sherman Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 Ms. Carolyn Gregory (203) 789-5163 CT Department of Public Health 410 Capital Avenue, P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134 Vine M. Samuels, M.P.H. (860) 509-7382 Southwestern Area Health Education Center P.O. Box 550 Bridgeport, CT 06601 Ms. Joan Lane, M.P.H. (203) 372-5503 (203) 379-4835 [Project: Analysis of Connecticut colleges implemention of smoke-free standards] American Cancer Society 538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004 Meriden, CT 06450 Ms. Valerie Gallo, BS-Public Health, M.P.H.Community Health Crystal Jeter (SP2007) Yale New Haven Hospital (203) 688-7092 [Project: Creation of communications tool for Atena’s integrated health solutions] Morenike Akpo (SP/2007) [Project: An evaluation of the SISTA project training sessions for AIDS Project New Haven] Mayra Cagganello (SP/2007) [Project: Development of culturally appropriate spanish version of a school-based nutrition program: Nutrition Detectives] Heather Dorsey (SS/2007) [Project: To develop a municipality-based wellness program for the city of New Haven Employees]. Peter Ennin (SP/2007) [Project: Planning a statewide protocol and comprehensive center of excellence for sickle cell disorder] Carol Felder (SP/2007) [Project: Development of public health careers curriculum for high school students] Traci Frye (SP/2007) 21 [Project: Development of public health infection prevention messages for the Connecticut Hospital Asssociation] Amy Lehaney (SP/2007) [Project: Evaluation of knowledge about bed bugs among Connecticut and housing code enforcement officials] Alessandra Litro (SP/2007) [Project: Analysis of obesity prevention program] Linda Mako (SP/2007) [Project: Integration of wellness and disability programs at a managed care company] Stephanie Marcucio (SP/2007) [Project: Development of communications tool for proper needle disposal] Andrew Meiman (SP/2007) [Project: Evaluation of participation in health promotion programs] Augustine Okeke (SP/2007) [Project: Development of “health passport” document to promote, monitor and evaluate baseline health status and continuity of care among men in New Haven, Connecticut] Tochukwu Okeke (SP/2007) [Project: Data analysis of determinants of low birth weight infants at Yale New Haven Hospital] Patricia Ordway (SP/2007) 20 York Street, FMB31 New Haven, Ct 06510 Ms. Carla Giles, BS-Public Health, M.P.H. City of Stamford Health Department 888 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 06904 Dr. J. Lee, MD, M.P.H. (203) 977-4396 Middlesex Hospital 28 Crescent Street Middletown, CT 06457 Ms. Susan Macary, M.P.H. Aetna 151 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06437 Ms. Laura Grafton, M.P.H., CHES (860) 343-4037 Quinnipiak Valley Health District 1151 Hartford Turnpike North Haven, CT 06473 Ms. Leslie Balch, M.P.H. (203) 248-4528 Hill Health Center 400-428 Columbus Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 Ms. Jennifer Brackett, MSN, MPH (203) 503-3087 Yale New Haven Hospital, Department of Community Health Clinic Building 789 Howard Avenue, #CB51 New Haven, CT 06510 Mr. Gary Smart, MPA-Healthcare Mgt. (203) 688-5895 Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06510 Ms. Carla Giles, M.P.H. (203) 688-7092 Milford Health Department 82 New Haven Avenue (203) 783-3289 22 (860) 636-9130 [Project: Development of a walking school bus program for elementary school children] Martin Franco Tolentino (SP/2007) [Project: Development of a methodology for utilizing the Overall Nutrition Quality Index (ONQI) score] Milford, CT 06460 Deepa Joseph, M.P.H. Yale Griffin Prevention Research Center 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Ms. Judy Treu Dr. Deborah Kennedy, Ph.D. (203) 732-1369 PCH 595 – PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP INTERNS AND FIELDSITES (2008) Name Rose Abrue-Sanchez (SP/2008) [Project: Development of strategic plan for implementation of cultural competency programming] Selma Alves (SP/2008) [Project: Development and implementation of policy for safe toy options] Lisa Bemben (SS 2008) [Proejct: Development of hypothesis and test the relationship between accupuncture and heart disease] Sara Burns (SP/2008) [Project: Development of evaluation component for school-based center comprehensive reproductive health services] Marc Camardo (SS 2008) [Project: Develop and implement survey tool for health centers’ assessment of potential for alternative care facility in the event of an emergency] Agency/Program Leeway, Inc. 40 Albert Street New Haven, CT 06460 Ms. Martha Dale, MPH Telephone (203) 865-0068 CT Department of Public Health 410 Capital Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Ms. Krista Veneziano-Legg, MPH (860) 509-7677 Bridgeport Health Department 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 Dr. Marian Evans, MD, Director of Health (203) 576-7680 Bridgeport Health Department 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 Dr. Marian Evans, MD, Director of Health (203) 576-7680 Community Health Center Association of CT 375 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Dr. Jon Weinstein, MD, MPH (845) 590-4802 23 Patricia DeWitt (SP/2008) [Project: Implementation of prescription discount program for low-income families and individuals]. Maureen Farrell (SS 2008) [Project: Health assessment of the town of Brookfield CT]. Ashley Fernandez (SS 2008) [Project: Develop alcoholrelated health promotion programming for at-risk undergraduates]. Maya Greene (SP/2008) [Project: Design and implement an investigation of local attitudes surrounding community violence] Stephanie Guess (SP/2008) [Project: Evaluation of client health outcomes and compare with community health assessment] Kathryn Haemer (SP/2007) [Project: Planning, development and implementation of City of Bridgeport Wellness Committee] Sandra Hanley-Grant (SP2008) [Project: Promote, improve and optimize breast cancer screening and follow-up among underserved women] Vicky Koehler (SP/2008) [Project: Create resource materials for living a reduced carbon lifestyle] Ligia Masilamani (SP/2008) United Way of Greater New Haven 71 Orange Street New Haven, CT 06510 Ms. Jennifer McGrady Heath, MPA (203) 691-8167 Newtown Health District 31 Pecks Lane Newtown, CT 06470 Donna Culbert, MPH & Pamela Kilbey-Fox, MPH SCSU Department of Public Health 144 Farnham Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 Sandra Bulmer, PhD, MS, CHES (860) 509-7660 New Haven Family Alliance 370 James Street, #201 New Haven, CT 06513 Sherman Malone, MSW, LCSW, BCD. (203) 786-5970 Southeastern Mental Health Authority 401 West Thumes Street, Bldg. 301 Norwich, CT 06360 Ms. Claire Burchfield, MSW (860) 859-4790 Bridgeport Health Department 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 Dr. Marian Evans, MD, Director of Health (203) 576-7680 Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, Ct 06510 Ms. Carla Giles, BS-Public Health, M.P.H. (203) 688-7092 Global Volunteer Network, Ltd. Level 2, 105 High Street Lower Hutt, New Zealand Ms. Courtney Montague, MPH (011) 64 4 569 9081 Norwalk Health Department 137 East Avenue (203) 854-7977 24 (203) 392-6993 [Project: Design, implement and evaluate a Lyme Disease awareness intitiative for Spanish-speaking day laborers] Donald Mitchell (SS 2008) [Project: Evaluate, develop, faciliate training for, and distribute the Chatam’s Health District’s emergency communication plan] Rose Murtaugh (SS 2008) [Project: Implementation of healthy lifestyles for individuals with disabilities] Barbara Naclerio (SP/2008) [Project: Development and implementation of handwashing educational program for parents and school children] Rashidat Olayokun (SS2008) [Project: Implement emergeny preparedness programs for underserved populations in select CT communities] Annette Sauerbrunn (SP/2008) [Project: Development of communications tool for proper needle disposal] Abha Shrestha (SS 2008) [Project: Population-based study of C.difficile associated disease (CDAD)] Michele Soeters (SP/2008) [Project: Population-based study of C.difficile associated disease (CDAD)] Syed Imran (SS 2008) [Project: Development of annexes to the public health emergency response plans for Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Rhonda Collins, MPH, CHES. Chatam Health District 20 East High Street East Hampton, CT 06424 Mr. Thad King, MPH (860) 267-9601 Central CT Health District 120 Cedar Street Newington, CT 06111 Laura J. Morris, MPH (860) 665-8571) East Shore District Health Department 14 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405 Mr. Alex Cinotti, M.P.H. (203) 481-4233 Community Health Center, Inc. 635 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Ms. Jane Hylan, MPH (860) 347-6971 North Haven Public Schools 5 Lindsay Street North Haven, CT 06473 Ms. Jane Sanford, MPH, MS, 6th Year (203) 239-2581 FoodNet- CT Emerging Infection Program One Church Street, 7th Floor New Haven, CT 06510 Ms. Ruthanne Marcus, MPH (203) 764-4363 FoodNet- CT Emerging Infection Program One Church Street, 7th Floor New Haven, CT 06510 Ms. Sharon Hurd, MPH (203) 764-4362 Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness Middletown Health Department 245 de Komen Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Ms. Kathi Traught, MPH (860) 347-3537 25 all category A,B, and C biological agents] Syed Irfan (SP/2008) [Project: Administration and coordination of CORE survey] SCSU Department of Public Health New Haven, CT 06515 Ms. Sarah Michaud, MS, LADC 26 (203) 392-5078