Angela Giles
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Dr. Angela Giles obtained a Doctor of Behavioral Health degree from Arizona State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more than 20 years, Dr. Giles has worked in the fields of integrated behavioral health, inpatient and outpatient mental health, geriatrics, foster care, substance abuse and juvenile justice. She is currently a National Project Coordinator on special assignment at the National Social Work Program. In 2007, she helped launch the Primary Care Mental Health Integration program at the Hampton VA Medical Center. She also serves as an Integrated Behavioral Health trainee supervisor, facilitator for the PAIRS facilitation team, and the Rural Health Opioid Safety Education Facilitator.
Dr. Giles serves in many capacities in chronic disease management: provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Chronic Pain, serves as faculty presenter for the Diabetes University, Diabetes Survival Skills, and Diabetes Education for Women, Patient and Family Diabetes Support Group Facilitator, Insulin Initiation Facilitator, Chronic Disease and Sexual Health Facilitator, Preventing Amputation Among Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) MH Committee member, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Metrics Diabetes Team, Diabetes Subcommittee Member, and the Diabetes Performance Improvement Team. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, she implemented telephonic & VA Video Connect COVID-19 Diabetes support groups for veterans, who reside in multiple states.
Dr. Giles has been involved in cutting edge VA National initiatives in the field of behavioral health such as, clinical video teleconferencing, opioid safety education in the rural health communities, and Primary Care Mental Health Integration On-Demand (PCMH-I). She served in a consultant capacity to implement the first phase of the Primary Care Mental Health Integration HUB expansion at a VA in VISN 6.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate; The University of South Florida Muma College of Business, 2021
- D.B.H. Behavioral Health, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- M.S.W. Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- B.A. Social Work, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
- Diabetes and Depression
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Rural Health
- Veteran Community Reintergration
- Veterans Health Care
- Social Work Effectiveness for Rural Veterans Evaluation (SERVE) QUERI includes data evaluation of the program's effectiveness in improving Veteran health outcomes and interviews with front-line social workers. The product of the SERVE QUERI evaluation will be an in-depth appraisal of the Social Work PACT Staffing Program. This evaluation will influence VA national practice by improving implementation of the Social Work Practice Model; targeting high-risk Veterans through case finding with the Care Assessment Needs (CAN) score and evaluation using case management tools; and by providing evidence of the impact of social work case practice on Veterans’ care.
- Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (MSP) for the Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE) Project. The Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE) project is designed to create a VA research agenda to improve the impact of VA policies and programs that support Veteran community reintegration.
- VA/DOD Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup. The guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with MDD.
- VA/DOD Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup. The guideline is relevant to all healthcare professionals who have direct contact with patients with DM, and make decisions about their care. While the guideline is designed for primary care providers in an ambulatory care setting, the guideline can also be used to coordinate and standardize care within subspecialty teams and as a teaching tool for students and staff.
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Chavez, M. A., Blevins, K. R., Brown, C., Giles, A. J., Matthieu, M. M., Wester, M., Heuer, J., Hahm, B., Lind, J., Melillo, C., Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C., Slone, L. O., & Besterman-Dahan, K. (2022). The Future of Veteran Community Engagement: Perspectives on Engaging Veterans and Other Stakeholders in Research Agenda Setting. Journal of Veterans Studies, 8(2), pp. 21–35. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v8i2.360
Cornell, P., Celardo, C., Chmelka, G., Giles, A.J., Halladay, C., Halaszynski, J., Montano, A., Rudolph, J., & Silva, J. (2021). Social work and telehealth: How Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) social workers in the Veterans health administration responded to COVID-19. Social Work in Health Care, 60(1), 131-145. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2021.1904320
Clinical Practice Guidelines:
Guideline Work Group and Guideline Development Team. (2023). VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Veterans’ Health Administration/Department of Defense. https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/cd/diabetes/
Guideline Work Group and Guideline Development Team. (2022). VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Major Depressive Disorder. Veterans’ Health Administration/Department of Defense. https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/mdd/
Newsletter:
Hershey, L. (2021, March). VHA Social Works Tackle Racism to Better Serve Veterans. Special Edition VHA National Center of Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships, 5(2), 1-12.
Blog:
Giles, A. (2020, April 20). COVID-19: How to Support the Emotional Well-being of Veterans Diagnosed with Diabetes. [Blog post]. Retrieved from URL: https://www.integratedcarenews.com/2020/covid-19-how-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-veterans-diagnosed-with-diabetes/
Acknowledgments:
Montano, A, Ge, Augustus, Halladay, C. W., Edwards, S.T. Rudolph, J., & Cornell, P. (2021). Association of Home-Based Primary Care Enrollment with Social Determinants of Health for Older Veterans. Rhode island Medical Journal, 104(4), 332-38. http://www.rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2021/05/2021-05-32-sdoh-montano.pdf
Courses
2024 Summer
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| IBC 650 | Veterans Health |
2023 Summer
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| IBC 650 | Veterans Health |
2022 Summer
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| IBC 650 | Veterans Health |
2021 Summer
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| IBC 650 | Veterans Health |
2020 Summer
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| IBC 650 | Veterans Health |
2019 Fall
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| IBC 684 | Internship |
| IBC 684 | Internship |
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Chronic Disease
Giles, A. J. (2024, November). Prevalence and Complications: Global Social Workers Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to Improve Diabetes Related Outcomes. Presenter for the WDWS 2024: 7th International Conference on Empowering Communities: The Role of the Social Work for Sustainable Future, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, TRAININGS & DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Afghanistan
Giles, A. J. & Hawkins, J. D. (2021, September). Navigating Challenging Times in the recent Events Surrounding Afghanistan. Invited co-presenter at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center. NASA Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) Virtual Inaugural Listening Session. (55 attendees from 10 NASA facilities), Hampton, VA.
Chronic Disease
Giles, A. J., Rafael Shanley, D., Schmitt, A. (2024, November). The Mental Health Impact on Veterans Living with Kidney Disease. Presenter for the Veterans Administration & American Kidney Fund: Veterans Day Webinar Special (138 attendees).
Giles, A. J. (2022, June). Veterans, Kidney Disease and Diabetes: The Mounting Mental Health Burdens of Managing Chronic Disease. Presenter for the American Kidney Fund: Kidney Action Week (97 attendees).
Giles, A. J. (2022, April). The Intersection of Trauma and Diabetes in the Veteran Population. Presenter at the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting and Expo. Allentown, PA (Invited and sponsored) (236 attendees).
Health Equity
Giles, A. J. & Lattimore, D. (2023, June). Advancing Health Equity: VA’s Approach to Enhancing Awareness of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Health Care among Social Workers. Co-Presenter at the 2023 Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference. Austin, TX.
Clark, S, Giles, A. J. & Moy, E. (2022, August). Addressing and Supporting Health Equity in Rural Areas. Invited Panelist for the National VA PACT Social Work Community of Practice. VACO Virtual Event. Washington, DC (270 attendees)
Clark, S, Giles, A. J., Moy, E (2021, April). Impact of COVID-19 and Health Disparities Among Rural Veterans. Invited Panelist at the National PACT Staffing Social Work Staffing Program Virtual Summit. (141 attendees). VACO Virtual Event, Washington DC.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)
Giles, A.J. (August 2024). Care Considerations and Access to Services for Underserved Populations. Presenter for the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Annual Workshop. Washington, DC (210 attendees).
Giles, A.J., Hasten, L., Silva, J, & Smentek, J. (October 2022). A Tiger Team Approach: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Work Leadership Strategies to Address Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA). Presenter for the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care 57th Annual Meeting and Conference. Nashville, TN.
Giles, A.J. (September 2022). The Intersectionality of Intimate Partner Violence & Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA). Presenter for the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) University. Washington, DC (193 attendees).
Giles, A. J., Koget, J. & Silva, J. (2022, April). Addressing Racism within the Veterans Health Administration Workforce. Invited Co-presenter at the Virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Monthly Series at the Palo Alto California VA Healthcare System (102 attendees).
Giles, A. J. & Hawkins, J.D. (2022, April). The Distrust of the Medical Community by Underserved Populations as it relates to the COVID-19 Vaccine. Invited Presenter at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference for the Center for Crime, Equity, and Justice Research and Policy (300 attendees) at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA.
Giles, A. J. & Silva, J. (2022, March). An Overview of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Philosophy at the National Social Work Program. Invited Presenter at the New Jersey VA Healthcare System National Professional Social Work Month Event (102 attendees). VACO Virtual Event, Washington DC.
Giles, A. J. & McSwain, E. (2021, October). Addressing Dual Pandemics: Increasing Provider Awareness of the Intersectionality Between Racism and Chronic Disease. Invited Speaker at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference on Justice, Health Equity, and Reducing the Digital Divide, Madison, WI
Giles, A. J. & McSwain, E. (2021, October). Veterans’ Health Administration – Approaches to Address Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA). Invited Virtual Roundtable Discussion Group Facilitator at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference on Justice, Health Equity, and Reducing the Digital Divide, Madison, WI
Giles, A. J. & Papke, K. (2021, November). Care Management & Social Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Committee. Invited co-presenter at the National Social Work Managers Monthly Call. (79 attendees), Washington, DC.
Giles, A. J., (2021, March). National Professional Social Work Month & The Overview of the National Social Work Program Office. Invited Presenter at the VA Black Hills Health Care System Social Work Event (40 attendees). VACO Virtual Event, Washington DC.
Giles, A. J., (2021, March). Overview of the Social Work Program Office & the Social Work National Action Plan to Address Racism. Invited Presenter at the Dayton VA Medical Center Social Work Event (18 attendees). VACO Virtual Event, Washington DC.
Giles, A. J., (2021, March). Social Work National Action Plan to Address Racism. Invited Presenter at the Richmond VA Medical Center Social Work Event (55 attendees). VACO Virtual Event, Washington DC.
Integrated Healthcare
Academia
Giles, A. J. (2016, March). DBH Internship: Perspectives after Graduation. Invited speaker at the 2016 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Health Quality: Improving Clinical & Management Outcomes, Chandler, AZ
Dougherty, T., Giles, A.J., Martinez, L., Murphy, S. & Ready, D. (2017, March). Integrated Behavioral Health Workforce Opportunities. Panel presentation at the 2017 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Leveraging Technology in Integrated Care, Scottsdale, AZ.
Veterans Health
Giles, A. J. (2019, October). Working with Veterans within the BHC Model. Invited Roundtable Discussion Group Facilitator at the 21st Annual Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference on Our Generation Integration, Denver, CO.
Giles, A.J. (2019, March). Cultural Competencies: How Can We Improve the Health-Related Outcomes of the Military & Veterans Populations? Invited speaker at the 2019 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Show Me the Evidence: Clinical, Management and Financial Outcomes in Integrated Care, Tempe, AZ.
Giles, A. J. (2016, March). Building Collaborative Relationships in Integrative Care. Invited speaker at the 2016 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Healthcare Quality: Improving Clinical & Management Outcomes, Chandler, AZ.
Giles, A. J. (2018, March). Integrated Specialty Behavioral Healthcare into the Patient Aligned Care Team Model. Invited speaker at the 2018 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Building the Team in Team-Based Integrated Healthcare, Scottsdale, AZ.
Giles, A. J. (2017, October). Veterans’ Health. Invited Roundtable Discussion Group Facilitator at the 19th Annual Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference on Integration & Beyond Creating Solutions for a Connected, Sustainable Future, Houston, TX.
Giles, A. J. (2017, March). Managing Veterans Health Utilizing Technology in the Primary Care Setting. Invited speaker at the 2017 Integrated Healthcare Conference on Leveraging Technology in Integrated Care, Scottsdale, AZ.
Leadership
Giles, A. J. & Lattimore, D. (2022, June). Creating Cultural Change: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Work’s Approach to Social Justice Advocacy. Co-Presenter at the 2022 National Association Social Workers (NASW) National Conference. Washington, DC.
DeKorte, C., Giles, A. J. & Young, L. (2022, March). Broadening a View of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workforce. National Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) 7- Part Training Series. (95 attendees), Washington, DC.
Giles, A.J. & McSwain, E. (2021, June). DEI Workshop I: Using the ADDRESSING Model to Improve Leadership, as well as Mitigate Stereotypes and Microaggressions. Invited Co-presenter at the Puget Sound Healthcare System Social Work Leadership Meeting. VACO Virtual Event (11 attendees), Washington, DC
Giles, A.J. & McSwain, E. (2021, April). Embracing a Diverse Workplace & Fostering Psychological Safety. Invited Co-presenter at the Bay Pines Healthcare System Social Work Leadership Academy. VACO Virtual Event (25 attendees), Washington, DC
DeBord, J., Giles, A. J., Koget, J., Perez, J. & Tucker, B. (2021, March). Leadership. Invited Panel of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) Leadership at the National Professional Social Work Month VACO Virtual Event (2148 attendees), Washington DC.
National Social Work Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Giles, A. J., Hasten, L,. Wooton, L. (2022, February). PACT Partnership Opportunity to Support ACORN Pilot. National Advance Care Planning via Group Visits (ACP-GV) Program Community of Practice Meeting. (60 attendees), Washington, DC.
Giles, A. J. (2022, January). Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Social Work Staffing Program. National Social Work Training for the White City VA Medical Center. (12 attendees), Washington, DC.
Giles, A. J. (2021, December). Naloxone: Social Work State Board Inquiries. National Social Work Monthly Social VISN Leads Call. (29 attendees), Washington, DC.
Celardo, C., Chmelka, G., Giles, A. J. & Silva, J. (2021, September). VA PACT Social Work Overview. Co-presenter at the Fall 2021 Inaugural National PACT Staffing Social Work Staffing Program All PACT Virtual Summit. (750 attendees ). Washington, DC.
Giles, A.J. (2021, February). The Nuts and Bolts for Creating Deliverables for the Social Work Field. Virtual Training. National Social Work PACT Staffing Program, Washington DC.
Celardo, Caitlin, Chelmka, Gina, Giles, A.J. (2021, February). Virtual PACT Social Work Staffing Program Fiscal FY 2021 Orientation Three-Part Series. National Social Work PACT Staffing Program. Washington DC.
Chmelka, G. & Giles, A.J. (2021, January). PACT Social Work Program Fiscal 2021 Orientation Training. Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Social Work Staffing Program training for the new Office of Rural Health funded sites. (10 attendees).
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Giles, A. J. & Silva, J. (2022, June). Best Practices in Healthcare: Assessment of Social Determinants of Health Using the Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work Practice Model. Co-Presenter at the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) Conference. Orlando, FL (70 attendees).
Giles, A. J. & Silva, J. (2021, December). What the Data Tells Us About Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being. Taking a Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness in the Workplace: A Four-Part Mini-series. Office of Care Management and Social Work & Office of Accountability and Whistleblower (OAWP), (58 attendees) Washington, DC.
LOCAL PRESENTATIONS, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND GUEST SPEAKING:
Academia
Giles, A.J. (2021, November). MACRO Social Work: Veterans Health Administration (VHA). SOWK 201: Introduction of Social Work and Social Welfare course, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA. (18 Attendees).
Giles, A.J. (2020, February). Educational & Career Paths from Undergraduate Studies to Graduate Studies. SOWK 201: Introduction of Social Work and Social Welfare course, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Community
Giles, AJ. (2020, February). Welcome Remarks. Design View Panel. Williamsburg, VA
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (I*DEA)
Giles, A. J. & Latimore, D. (2023, April). Don’t Just Talk About It, Be About It: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Work Addresses Social Justice. Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference. Newport News, VA.
Integrated Healthcare
Giles, A.J. (2022, December). Diabetes Distress in the Primary Care Setting. Licensed Independent Practitioner/ Psychology Technician Supervision. Hampton VA Medical Center; Hampton, VA (10 attendees).
Giles, A.J. (2021, January). An Overview of the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Program, Patient Aligned Cate Team (PACT), & the National Social Work PACT Staffing Program Special Assignment. Virtual Social Work Graduate Internship Orientation. Hampton VA Medical Center; Hampton, VA. (5 Attendees).
Giles, A.J. (2020, January). Diabetes Interventions. Psychology Technician Staff Educational Training. Hampton VA Medical Center; Hampton, VA.
Giles, A.J. (2019, August-September 2021). Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program. Primary Care/Outpatient Nursing Employee Orientation Bi-monthly Series. Hampton VA Medical Center; Hampton, VA.
Giles, A.J. (2018, May). Diabetes Distress. Diabetes Staff Educational Monthly Series. Hampton VA Medical Center. Hampton, VA.
Giles, A.J. (2014, March). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain. Integrated Behavioral Health Trainee Didactics. Hampton VA Medical Center; Hampton, VA.
Weekend Marriage Retreats
Adams, G., Crudup, C., Giles, A.J., Quintero, L., O’Neal, M. & Turner-Cooper, D. (2016, February). PAIRS: Warrior to Soul. Weekend Marriage Retreat, Hampton, VA.
Cheney, K., Cruea, D., Crudup, C., Giles, A.J., Maxey, C. & Quintero, L. (2014, November). PAIRS: Warrior to Soul. Weekend Marriage Retreat, Hampton, VA.
- VACO Certificate of Appreciation – Care Management & Social Work (CMSW) Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (I*DEA) Committee for serving as the Special Advisor; 2022
- Integrated Health Excellence Award; Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Alliance, 2022
- VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Spotlight of the Month, 2022
- Voices in Healthcare, Arizona State University: College of Health Solutions, 2022
- VCU School of Social Work Alumni Spotlight, 2022
- TNCC Alumni Council Spotlight, 2020
- CNU Alumni Spotlight, 2019
- Nominated for the Outstanding Doctoral Mentor Award, Arizona State University; College Health Solutions, 2019
- Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Appreciate for Outstanding Professionalism, 2019
- Nominated for the Association of VA Social Worker of the Third Quarter, 2018
- Distinguished Alumni Award; Thomas Nelson Community College, 2018; The Distinguished Alumni Award acknowledges alumni who have displayed outstanding leadership, professional qualities and made significant contributions to their profession, business or community at local, state, national or international levels.
- Department of Veterans Affairs; National Social Work Leadership Program: “The Legacy of Leadership: A Roadmap to Success”, 2016
- Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors, 2014
- Phi Alpha Phi Honor Society, 2013
- Graduate College Dean’s Fellowship, Arizona State University, 2011
- Hampton VA Medical Center, Customer Service Clinical Champion, 2009
- Christopher Newport University: Chi Kappa Chapter Phi Alpha Honor Society, 1996
- Hampton University: Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Scholars Program, 1995
- Society for Social Work Leadership Health Care; 2021-Present
- American Diabetes Association; 2020-Present
- Association of VA Social Workers; 2016-Present
- Collaborative Family Healthcare Association; 2015-Present
- American Psychotherapy Association; 2010-2018
- National Association of Social Workers; 2008-2015
- American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work; 2008-2018
Regent University; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Program Committee Member (2019-2021); (completed; 1)
DIABETES
- Dr. Amanda Cary-Differences in Treatment Satisfaction Given Presence of DKA at Time of Type I Diabetes Diagnosis
ASU DBH Doctoral Committee Member (2016-present); (completed; 44)
ACCESS
INCREASE ACCESS
- Dr. Mishonta C. Flowers- “Increasing Patient Outreach and Staff Knowledge of Gap in Care Through a Quality Improvement Project”
- Dr. Tracie Hall-Burks- Increasing Access and Decreasing No-Show Rates in a Community Center
- Dr. Kimberly Poppler - Expanding Integrated Primary Care Collaboration in An Effort to Reduce Preventable Ambulatory Care Sensitive Condition Hospitalizations
REFERRALS
- Dr. Douglas Mucheke – Depression Comorbidity, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Quality Improvement Project
- Dr. Naydja Fogarty- Integrated Behavioral Health Referral in Coordinated Care
- Dr. Darnell Dupree-Reducing Wait-Times for Behavioral Health Referrals in Assisted Living
- Dr. Maria Colon-Improving Depression Screening, Identification, and Referrals to Behavioral Health Services in a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
CHRONIC PAIN
- Dr. Janel Lindgren-Provider Attitudes of Collaborative Practice with Behavioral Health for Pain Management.
- Dr. Robyn Napier-Sleep Disturbance & Pain
- Dr. Robin Glicksman-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Chronic Pain
DEPRESSION
DIABETES MELLITUS & DEPRESSION
- Dr. Edwin J Rosado - Solution-Focused Behavioral Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes and Depression
- Dr. Carlos Vargas - Patient Satisfaction in the Treatment and Medication Adherence of Diabetes and Depression
- Dr. Tony Ledbetter - Reducing Gaps of Care in Diabetes and Depression at Native Health
- Dr. Janna Broxson-Diabetes & Depression
- Dr. Lawana Mabry-Integrated Approach to Addressing Comorbid Depressive Disorder and Diabetes or Prediabetes
- Dr. Sabit Bojaj-The Identification and Treatment of Depression and Patient Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
- Dr. Jennifer Hecker DuVal-Diabetes & Depression: An Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Intervention
- Dr. Michelle Thomas-The Impact of Motivational Interviewing and Diabetes-Self Education on Patient Diagnosed with Diabetes and Depression.
HYPERTENSION & DEPRESSION
- Dr. Kristen Kennard–Depression Screening and Referral in Patients with Hypertension
SUBSTANCE USE & DEPRESSION
- Dr. Tara Haywood-Impact of PHQ-9 and CAGE-AID Screenings with Depression and Substance Use Training
DIABETES MELLITUS
- Yulanda Belizaire - Holistic Intervention to Decrease Stress and Blood Glucose Levels: A Study for Type 2 Diabetic Patients
EDUCATION
HEALTH LITERACY
- Dr. Kalisa Sampson-Improving Health Literacy at Converging Health.
HIGHER EDUCATION
- Dr. Tricia Bawn-Trends and Barriers to Student Utilization of Campus Integrated Healthcare Services.
- Dr. Jared Moffett- Bridging the Wellness Gap Between Education & Employment: An Exploratory Study of College Students Behavioral Health Conditions
PRE-K- 12 EDUCATION
- Dr. Anthea Johnson-The Influence of Weekly Behavioral Intervention Techniques on Symptoms of Stress in Parents of Children Diagnosed with a Developmental Delay
STAFF EDUCATION
- Dr. Toni Cole - “CODE RIGHT” Staff Education & Training Program: Timesheets
EVIDENCED-BASED INTERVENTIONS
- Dr. Amy Cole – Sleep Tight: Using CBTi in the Treatment of Insomnia
- Dr. Neda Tavassoli - Combined Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Diet and Nutrition Education on Obesity and Depression in Adults
- Dr. Tracy Lasley- Motivational Interviewing for Dental Anxiety.
- Dr. Aqsa Salman - Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Depression and Pain in Elderly Population
- Dr. Steve Chang Lee- Brief EDMR in Primary Care: A Pilot Study.
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS & ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
- Dr. Maisha Haywood Smith- Using Social Media to Enhance a HIV Support Group for Depression.
- Dr. Debra Johnson-The Impact of Intake Process Training on Patients Diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM
- Dr. Cornelia Redding-The Impact of Integrated Behavioral Health on Perceived Stress of Medical Providers and Staff and their Confidence in Health Services of Behavioral Health Providers.
MILITARY & VETERANS
- Dr. Jonathan Lu- Sleep and Pain in the Special Operations Forces Holistic Review & Performance Analysis (SHRPA): A Quality Improvement Project
- Dr. Janet West-Self-Management of Pain in the Polytrauma Patient within Primary Care
- Dr. Angela Silverbush-Screening & Motivational Interviewing for PTSD in Veterans
- Dr. Dawn Murphy-Impact of Provider Referrals for Healthcare Services with Patients having Military Sexual Trauma.
- Dr. Erica Cowell-Improving Access to Non-Vocational Supportive Services for Clients Within a Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
- Dr. Gary Waters-The Effect of Brief Behavioral Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes for Rural Veterans.
- Dr. Andree Sutton-Techniques for Reducing No-Show Appointment Rates at VA Vet Centers.
SLEEP
- Dr. Cynthia Hoskins-A Sleep Hygiene Intervention, Medication Use, and Insomnia Scores on an Acute Mental Health Unit
TELEMEDICINE & TELEHEALTH
- Dr. Charisma Houston-Transforming Healthcare: Improving Patient Engagement through Telehealth Promotion
- Dr. Kathryn Sprague-Telemedicine for Managed Care Beneficiaries
SERVICE TO THE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION
- Mentor, ASU Pre-Health Mentoring Program; 02/2022-03/2022
- Committee Member, Health Talks Committee; 06/2021-Present
- Grant Reviewer, College Health of Solutions Spring 2020 Cycle V Jumpstart Grant program; 04/2020
- Committee Member, Integrated Health Care Conference Planning Committee; 10/2019-Present:
- Global Integrated Health Care Fall Conference; October 17-18, 2023
- Integrated Health Care: Local and Global Perspectives Online Conference; 04/2023
- Global Integrated Health Care Conference: Integrated Care in Asia; 09/2021
- Population Health Management in the Time of COVID-19: The Pathway Ahead; 05/2021
- Digital Conference: Population Health Management in Integrated Care: Innovative Approaches to Design, Delivery, Finance, and Evaluation; 05/2020
SERVICE TO THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION
National VA Social Work Program Office, Care Management and Social Work, Patient Care Services
- Member, National Social Work Health Professionals Scholarship Program Leadership Team, 2023 - Present
- Member, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Stand-Down Playbook Workgroup, 2022-2023
- Member, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Stand-Down Resource Page for Leadership & Code of Conduct Workgroup, 2022-2023
- Member, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Stand-Down Task Force, 2022-Present
- National Care Management & Social Work National Representative, Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (MSP); 2021-Present
- National Care Management & Social Work National Representative, Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE) MSP Scientific Communications Workgroup, 2022-Present
- Co-chair, National Care Management & Social Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Council-Communication Subcommittee, 2022-Present
- Member, National Care Management & Social Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Council, 2022-Present
- Lead, National Social Workers Advocating for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA), 2022-Present
- Member, National Professional Social Work Month Planning Committee; 2022
- C20 Champion, 2021-Present
- Social Work Advisory Team (SWAT), Social Work Acuity Scores Integration with Patient Care Assessment System (PCAS); 2021-Present
- Care Management & Social Work National Representative, ENCORE Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (MSP); 2021-Present
- National Social Work Representative, VA/DOD Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care Work Group; 2021-2023.
- National Social Work Representative, National Interdisciplinary Inpatient Mental Health Advisory Council, 2021-Present
- Advisor, National Care Management & Social Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I*DEA) Committee, 2021-2022
- National Social Work Representative, National VHA Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Work Group and Health Equity, 2021-Present
- National Social Work Representative, 2021 Veterans In Pain – Pain Management, Opioid Safety Team (VIP POST) Planning Committee, 2021-Present
- Leadership Team, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) ACORN Implementation Team Workgroup; 2021-Present
- National Social Work Representative, COVID in 20 (C20) Planning Committee, 2021
- National Social Work Representative, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) ACORN Screener Workgroup; 2021
- National Social Work Representative, Cerner Social Determinants of Health Development Strategy; Reporting & Analytics Subgroup; 2021
- National Social Work Representative, Cerner Social Determinants of Health Development Strategy; Health Equity Expansion Subgroup; 2021
- Appointed member, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Subcommittee of the National Research Advisory Council (NRAC); 2021-Present.
- Co-Lead, National Social Work Tiger Team Leadership Hub; 2021-Present
- National Social Work Representative, Transition and Care Management (TCMS) National Patriot Day “VA Remembers” 9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Design Subcommittee; 2021
- Lead, National Social Work Action Plan to Address Racism within the Social Work Workforce, 2020-2022
- Lead, National VA Social Work Action Plan to Address Racism Work Group; 2020-2021
- Executive Champion, National Social Work National Emergency Tiger Team; 2020-Present
- Leadership Team, Social Work Effectiveness for Rural Veterans Evaluation (SERVE) Team; 2020-Present
- Appointed member, VA/DOD Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines - Major Depressive Disorder Work Group; 2020-2022
- National Social Work Representative, VHA Enterprise Opioid Strategy Team (EOST) Increased Access Work Group; 2020-2021
Hampton VA Medical Center
- Team Leader, Social Work Peer Review Team; 2019
- PCMHI Champion Member, PACT Metrics Diabetes Team; 2019-2021
- Member, Annual Clinical Screening Performance Improvement Team; 2016-2018
- PCMHI Champion Member, Diabetes Performance Improvement Team; 2016-2018
- PCMHI Champion Member, Diabetes Subcommittee; 2014-2021
- PCMHI Champion Member, Health Promotion Disease Prevention; 2014-2016
- PCMHI Champion Member, Rural Health, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Health Promotion Disease Prevention Education Collaborative; 2014-2015
- Co-Chairperson, Social Work Peer Review; 2014
- Chair, Social Work Education Committee; 2009
- Monitor, Customer Service Monitor Team (CSMT), 2008
- Member, Parasuicide Aggregate Review Team; 2008; 2009
- Member, Social Work Education Committee; 2007-Present
- Board of Directors, The Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation; 09/2023-Present
- Advisory Board Member, Christopher Newport University Social Work Program; 08/2021-Present
- Presidential Transition Team, Thomas Nelson Community College; 08/2020-2021
- Foundation Board Representative, Thomas Nelson Community College; 03/2020