Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, MSW has been appointed as the leader of the Recruitment and Retention Core and Johanna Hickey, MSW as the Core Coordinator of the NEXT STEPs project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing the inclusion of nursing home residents in clinical trials. The project, led by research scientists from the Indiana University School… Read more »
Mark Holmes named UNC Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy
Mark Holmes has been named the UNC Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy, a role that highlights his expertise and leadership in public health and policy. As the director of the Sheps Center for Health Services Research at UNC, Holmes is recognized for his contributions to health services research, focusing on improving healthcare systems and… Read more »
Trends in Continuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Adolescents Receiving Medicaid
Dr. Allison Bianca, Child & Adolescent Health researcher at the Sheps Center, has published an article, titled Trends in Continuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Adolescents Receiving Medicaid, in the Journal of Adolescent Health. This study on long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) use among Medicaid-covered adolescents in North Carolina found that implants were initiated more than… Read more »
Dr. Brianna Lombardi Appointed Co-Director of Health Workforce Research Program
The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Brianna Lombardi, PhD, MSW as Co-Director of the Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy. This prestigious role recognizes Dr. Lombardi’s significant contributions to the field and underscores her growing influence and impact within North Carolina, nationally, and internationally…. Read more »
Empowering Youth: Nationwide Perspectives on Abortion Knowledge and Access Post-Dobbs
Child & Adolescent Health Services researcher, Dr. Bianca Allison, MD, MPH, recently authored an exciting article titled, “The Perceived Impact of a Post-Dobbs Landscape on U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults” in the Journal, Contraception. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, a nationwide survey conducted through the MyVoice project reveals the nuanced perspectives and knowledge… Read more »
Cecil G. Sheps Centers’ Groundhogs Kick Off Intramural Soccer Season with Spirit and Determination
The newly-formed soccer team, the Groundhogs, representing the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, made a spirited debut in the spring 2024 UNC intramural season. Comprised of a unique blend of faculty, staff, and students, the team showcased the power of collaboration and resilience, even in the face of a significant age gap… Read more »
Forecasting Future Supply of Pediatric Subspecialties: Addressing Misalignment with Population Health Needs
The Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy at the Sheps Center partnered with Strategic Modelling and Analysis Ltd. (SMAP) and Dr. Colin Orr from the Department of Pediatrics at UNC-CH to develop a model forecasting the future supply of 14 pediatric sub-specialties. The model, released in January 2024, forecasts pediatric subspecialist supply out to 2040 at the national… Read more »
Paul Lanier speaks to WUNC about NC’s youth mental health
On the morning of April 4, 2024, Paul Lanier, PhD, MSW, Co-Director of Sheps Center’s Program on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Systems Research and Professor of Social Work, spoke on WUNC 91.5 FM North Carolina Public Radio. Dr. Lanier was one of two experts who joined “Due South” host Jeff Tiberii for… Read more »
New NC Workforce Blog: racial/ethnic diversity trends
Trends in the racial and ethnic diversity of NC health professions Brianna Lombardi, Haley Simons, Connor Sullivan, Evan Galloway, and Erin Fraher examined trends in the racial/ethnic diversity of health workforce in North Carolina using the Health Professions Data System’s (HPDS) licensure data from 2009-2022. They specifically analyzed how four of the North Carolina health… Read more »
New NC Workforce Blog: 2022 racial/ethnic diversity
How does the racial and ethnic diversity of NC health professionals compare to the racial and ethnic diversity of the state population? Trends in the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Health Professions (2022) Brianna Lombardi, Haley Simons, Connor Sullivan, Evan Galloway, and Erin Fraher analyzed trends in the racial/ethnic diversity of selected North Carolina health… Read more »
Erin Fraher Presents to 2024 NCIOM Legislative Policy Fellows
Workforce Program Director Dr. Erin Fraher presented at the first session of the NCIOM Legislative Health Policy Fellows in 2024 on January 8th. This program, funded by the Duke Endowment, brings together state legislators to learn from health policy experts about key health issues facing the state. Dr. Erin Fraher presented to the NCIOM Legislative… Read more »
Bianca Allison article selected for Journal of Adolescent Health’s Distinguished Dozen
Congratulations goes to Sheps Center child health researcher and Assistant Professor of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Bianca Allison, MD, MPH! Dr. Allison co-authored a paper that was recently included in the “Distinguished Dozen” by the Journal of Adolescent Health. This initiative is in it’s fourth year and the goal is to amplify important contributions… Read more »
Sheps team contributes to NCDHHS Child Behavioral Health Dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has launched the Child Behavioral Health dashboard as part of its commitment to enhance the well-being of children and families in North Carolina. A team from the Sheps Center, led by Dr. Paul Lanier, contributed to the development of the dashboard by preparing the Medicaid metrics, and organizing and… Read more »
Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Specialized Training on Behavioral Health Clinicians in Rural Communities
Many rural communities in the U.S. face a shortage of behavioral health clinicians. This is worsened with the greater demand for care with the opioid epidemic and, on the positive side, a growing cultural acceptance of receiving mental health care. Rural and underserved-focused training programs and clinical placements for behavioral health students is a common… Read more »
Hincapie-Castillo receives a Gillings Research Excellence Award
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Sheps Center Research Fellow, Juan Hincapie-Castillo, PharmD, PhD, is part of the inaugural cohort of Gillings Research Excellence Awards winners. Dr. Hincapie-Castillo, along with seven other School of Public Health faculty members, received this award as recognition for demonstrating excellence, innovation and impact in his research pursuits during the 2024… Read more »
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