Public Health Educator Specializing in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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The George Washington UniversityDr. Christina Heminger, a Teaching Associate Professor at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, brings extensive expertise in behavioral theory for health promotion and disease prevention to her role. With a DrPH and MS degree, she specializes in program evaluation, policy analysis, and health communication, employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her research experience spans chronic disease prevention and control, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. As an educator, Dr. Heminger teaches exclusively in GW's MPH@GW online program, serving as Course Director for key courses and chairing the GWSPH Master Teacher Academy. Her teaching excellence was recognized with the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award. Through courses like "Pathways to Public Health" and "Maternal and Child Health," Dr. Heminger aims to bridge behavioral theory with practical applications in public health, preparing the next generation of public health professionals to address complex health challenges effectively.