Research Publications
Peer Reviewed Work
Featured Work
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, et al. Prescription for Play: Implementing a pediatric play promotion intervention in federally qualified health centers. J Child Health Care. 2025. doi:10.1177/13674935251375123
- Zlateva I, Schiessl A, Oo M, Angers M, Flinter M. National assessment of health center readiness to train health profession students. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025;25(1):976. doi:10.1186/s12913-025-13046-4
- Angers M, Mishra M, Schiessl A, et al. Evaluation of a Learning Collaborative to Implement Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Associate (PA) Residency or Fellowship Programs in a Community Health Center. J Prim Care Community Health. 2025;16:21501319251329674. doi:10.1177/21501319251329674
- Koester M, Porto A, Lomotey L, Forray A, Yonkers K, Ashley K. Impact of Project ECHO on Obstetric Providers Caring for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Addiction Medicine. Published online April 21, 2025. doi:10.1097/ADM.0000000000001499
- Niemann A, LaCaille LJ, Tavernier RLE. Weight stigma toward pregnant patients: An experimental study of medical students. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice. March 2025:S1871403X25000341. doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2025.02.008
- Call CC, Jouppi RJ, Emery Tavernier RL, et al. Pregnancy Eating Attitudes-Questionnaire (PEA-Q): Exploratory factor analysis and psychometric performance in a pregnant community sample with body mass index ≥ 25. Appetite. 2025;206:107828. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2024.107828
- Norton L, Emery Tavernier RL, Loth K, Mason S. High shape and weight importance in adolescence relates to worse body image in the first perinatal period. Eating Behaviors. 2024;55:101931. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2024.101931
- Mason SM, Farkas K, Bodnar LM, et al. Maternal History of Childhood Maltreatment and Pregnancy Weight Outcomes. Epidemiology. 2024;35(6):885-894. doi:10.1097/EDE.0000000000001788
- Emery Tavernier RL, Blaszkowsky C, Jacobs A, Rogers P, Wang G. Patient Preferences for Telemental Health Care in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Telemedicine and e-Health. 2024:tmj.2024.0458. doi:10.1089/tmj.2024.0458
- Damian AJ, McCann J. School-Based Health Centers Are Well-Positioned To Help Address Gun Violence. Health Affairs Forefront. 2024. doi:10.1377/forefront.20241018.933079
- Kidd VD, Horstmann JL, Felder S, Bamrick K. National Survey on Support for Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant/Associate Postgraduate Fellowship/Residency Programs and Director Compensation. Cureus. 2024;16(4):e57919. doi:10.7759/cureus.57919
- Thies KM, Angers M, Flinter M, Schiessl A, eds. Team-Based Primary Care in Health Centers. 2024.
- Garcia Gutiérrez JM, Dusic E, Bambilla AJK, Restar AJ. A Narrative Synthesis Review of Legislation Banning Gender-Affirming Care. Curr Pediatr Rep. 2024. doi:10.1007/s40124-024-00320-y
- Rankin JL, McCann J, Topmiller M, et al. Quantifying Population Characteristics Within and Outside a 30-Minute Drive-Time to Health Resources and Services Administration-Supported Health Centers. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. 2024. doi:10.1097/JAC.0000000000000507
- Hong M, Krauss J, Wang G, Cohen K, Chaisson C, Gulati A. Effectiveness of Hybrid Form Impulse Therapy (HFIT) Compared to Traditional Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients with Chronic Low Back and Knee Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JPR. 2024;17:2417-2430. doi:10.2147/JPR.S461343
- Yadav S, Gold LS, Zaidi QH, Hwang R, Lu L, Wang G. Spinal fusion surgery use among adults with low back pain enrolled in a digital musculoskeletal program: an observational study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2024. doi:10.1186/s12891-024-07573-0
- Yamazaki KG, Taylor A, Asikin-Garmager A, Han S, Bartlett L. Use of All of Us data to increase health literacy and research skills in high school students. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. 2024:ocae150. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocae150
- Kini, S, Cawi, KM, Duluk, D, Yamazaki, K, McQueen, MB. Understanding the Use of CATI and Web-based Data Collection Methods during the Pandemic among Digitally Challenged Groups at FQHCs: Data from the All of Us Research Program. Frontiers in Digital Health. 2024. doi:10.3389/fdgth.2024.1379290
- Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Rogers P, Grzejszczak L, Emery Tavernier RL. A Preliminary Study of Prescription for Play on Developmental Concerns. Clinical Pediatrics. 2024 doi:10.1177/00099228241258846
- Johnson A, Juarez T, McCann J, Emery Tavernier RL, Armah T. We Need National Policies For Voice-Based Telepsychiatry. Health Affairs Forefront. 2024. doi:10.1377/forefront.20240520.506801
- Figaro W, McCann J, Juarez T. Community Health Workers Can Help Improve Youth Mental Health. Health Affairs Forefront. 2024. doi:10.1377/forefront.20240507.403002
- Haddad M, Coman E, Bifulco L. Nine-year substance use treatment outcomes with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in a federally qualified health center. Drug and alcohol dependence. 2024;257:111252. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111252
- Koester M, Motz R, Porto A, Reyes Nieves N, Ashley K. Using Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes to Enhance Substance Use Disorder Care in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR medical education. 2024;10:e48135. doi:10.2196/48135
- Lu L, Gold LS, Koenig KM, Lee JH, Wang G. Digital Musculoskeletal Program Is Associated With Decreased Joint Replacement Rates. The American Journal of Managed Care. 2024;30(4). doi:10.37765/ajmc.2024.89463
- Farkas K, Bodnar LM, Emery Tavernier RL, et al. Validation of long-term recall of pregnancy-related weight in the Life-course Experiences And Pregnancy (LEAP) study. Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.). 2024;35(4):489-498. doi:10.1097/EDE.0000000000001734
- Mason SM, Farkas K, Friedman JK, et al. Cohort Profile: Life-course Experiences And Pregnancy (LEAP) – A retrospective pregnancy cohort for life-course reproductive health research. PloS one. 2024;19(3):e0295825. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0295825
- Jouppi RJ, Emery Tavernier RL, Call CC, Kolko Conlon RP, Levine MD. Furthering development of the Eating Disorder Examination-Pregnancy Version (EDE-PV): Exploratory factor analysis and psychometric performance among a community sample of pregnant individuals with body mass index ≥ 25. Eating disorders. 2024;32(1):43-59. doi:10.1080/10640266.2023.2259674
- McCann J, Juarez T, Harding K, Damian AJ. Advancing PrEP Access And Utilization For Black Women And Girls. Health Affairs Forefront. 2024. doi:10.1377/forefront.20240313.121120
Grey Literature
Featured Work
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Huppe LG, Rogers P, Morris M. Research Brief: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Play Beliefs and Behaviors in a Large Sample of Caregivers of Young Children. Weitzman Institute; 2025.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Huppe LG, Rogers P, Morris M. Prescription for Play Research Report: A Dual Investigation of Longitudinal Program Outcomes and Caregiver Variability in Play. Weitzman Institute; 2025.
- Moore A, Kochevar L, McCann J, Juarez T, Curran R, Damian AJ. Health Center Staff Reflect on Pandemic Agility and Innovation. Weitzman Institute; 2025.
- McCann J, Newby C, Artis EA, et al. Caregiver Experiences with Play: Recommendations for Providers, Policymakers, and Caregivers to Promote Child Well-Being and Reduce Family Stress. Weitzman Institute; 2024.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Grzejszczak L, Rogers P. Prescription for Play Research Report: A Multi-Site Case Study of the Process and Outcome Measures of Prescription for Play. Weitzman Institute; 2024.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Grzejszczak L, Rogers P. Research Brief: A Multi-Site Case Study of the Process and Outcome Measures of Prescription for Play. Weitzman Institute; 2024.
- Alomari A, Wilson-Barthes M, Operario D, Galarraga O, Restar A. Behind the Paper: Enhancing HIV Prevention: Integrating Gender-Affirming Care
- Gordon-Achebe K, Guess Praylow T, Fitzgerald T, et al. Embracing Equity and Cultural Humility to Improve Care for Youth with Trauma. National Council for Mental Wellbeing; 2024.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Grzejszczak L, Rogers P. Prescription for Play Research Report: A Multi-Site Case Study of the Process and Outcome Measures of Prescription for Play. Weitzman Institute; 2024.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Grzejszczak L, Rogers P.Research Brief: A Multi-Site Case Study of the Process and Outcome Measures of Prescription for Play. Weitzman Institute; 2024.
Conference Presentations
Featured Work
- Angers M, Blankson M. Training the Next Generation: Strategies for Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce. Oral presentation presented at: New Jersey Primary Care Association Training Meeting; September 18, 2025; Atlantic City, NJ.
- McCann J, Damian AJ, Pierre I, Highsmith Y. School Gun Violence: A Roadmap for School-Based Health Centers to Address the Growing Crisis. Oral presentation presented at: National Association of Community Health Centers Community Health Institute Conference 2025; August 2025; Chicago, IL.
- Motz R. Cultivating Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement for CME Program Growth. Oral presentation presented at: Camp CME 2025; June 2025; Zion, UT.
- Sanchez K, Damian AJ. Pursuing HSR Careers Outside of Academia. Podium presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Gluck M, Quinn B, Frick D, Lane J. Innovating Health Services Research in Challenging Times. Podium presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Damian AJ. Partnerships are the Heart of Community-Engaged Research. Session Chair Moderator at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Wang G. The Human Side of Technology. Session Chair Moderator at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Anderson-Badbade S, Huppe LG, Emery Tavernier RL. Assessing the Reach of a National Prescription for Play Program for 18- to 36-Month-Olds. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Rogers P, Highsmith Y, Flinter M. Embedding social care into perinatal services: A case study from a large community health center. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2025; June 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Wang G, Huppe LG, Ferreira-Molina S. Improving Oral Health for Young Children in Connecticut Through Policy, Practice, Education, and Evaluation. Invited presentation presented at: CT Medical Dental Integration Advisory Meeting; May 21, 2025.
- Anderson-Badbade S, Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Rogers P, Morris M, Huppe LG. A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Play Beliefs and Behaviors in a Large Sample of Caregivers of Young Children. Poster presentation presented at: El Rio 2025 Research & Innovation Summit; May 6, 2025; Tucson, AZ.
- Flinter M. Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or joint NP-Physician Associate (PA) Training Programs as a Critical Workforce Strategy. Breakout Session presented at: NWRPCA Spring Summit 2025; May 2025; Anchorage, AK.
- Rogers P, Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, Grzejszczak L. Diversity in Play: Assessing Play Habits and Strategies to Inform Pediatric Play-Based Programs. Poster presentation presented at: SRCD 2025 Biennial Meeting; May 2025; Minneapolis, MN.
- Motz R. Primary Care Strategies to Address Rural Specialist Gaps. Panel presentation presented at: National Rural Health Association 2025 Annual Conference; May 2025; Atlanta, GA.
- Porto A, Koester M. Advancing Learning and Evaluation Strategies for Interprofessional CE to Benefit the Entire Team. Oral presentation presented at: ACCME Learn to Thrive 2025; April 2025; Chicago, IL.
- Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Anderson-Badbade S, et al. Prescription for Play: A Process and Outcome Evaluation of a Play Promotion Intervention in Federally Qualified Health Centers, Poster presentation presented at: APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, October 2024; Minneapolis, MN.
- Lu L, Yadav S, Wang G. Use of Imaging for Back Pain Patients Enrolled in a Digital Musculoskeletal Care Program. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Hong M, Cohen K, Krauss J, Wang G, Chaisson C, Gulati A. Effectiveness of High Frequency Impulse Technology (HFIT) Compared to Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients with Chronic Low Back and Knee Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Yadav S, Gold L, Zaidi Q, Hwang R, Lu L, Wang G. Spinal Fusion Surgery Among Participants with Chronic Back Pain Enrolled in a Digital Musculoskeletal Program: An Observational Study. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- DeCosta D, Presser Funderburg B, Lind D, Lane J, Shabazz G. Navigating the Changing DEIA Landscape as Organizations, Leaders, and Researchers. Panel presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Morris M, Alomari A, Wang G, Motz R, Porto A, DiMartino A. Bridging Gaps in Rural Psychiatric Care via Primary Care Education. Poster presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Damian AJ, Pollack Porter K, Fields S, Lindo E, Villarruel A. 1 Year Post-Scotus’ Ruling on Race-Based College Admissions: Implications on Higher Ed & HSR. Panel presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Damian AJ, Jones V, Guerrero Vazquez M, Muqueeth S, Hernandez-Cancio S. Partnerships: Promoting Patient Voice and Community Engagement. Panel presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Damian AJ, Coffey D, Dworkin P, Emery Tavernier RL. Promoting Healthy Parenting in Primary Care: Evidence for Vulnerable Pediatric Populations. Panel presentation presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2024; July 2024; Baltimore, MD.
- Motz R & Porto A. Utilizing ECHO and ECHO-Like Programs for Rural and Underserved Communities, Invited presentation presented at: HRSA Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT) Virtual Grantee Meeting, July 2024.
- Morris M, Porto A, Motz R. Lessons from a Community of Practice to Advance Providers’ Pediatric Trauma Care. Panel presentation presented at: 2024 National School-Based Health Care Conference; June 2024; Washington, DC.
- DiMartino A. Improving Primary Care for LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent Youth. Panel presentation presented at: NRHA Health Equity Conference 2024; May 6, 2024; New Orleans, LA.
- Motz R, Porto A. Implementing Advisory Councils to Effectively Inform Continuing Education Programs. Workshop presented at: ACCME Learn to Thrive 2024; May 2024; Chicago, IL.
- Yamazaki K. CHCI All of Us Research Program. Oral presentation presented at: New England Regional Genetics Network Annual Meeting; April 5, 2024.
- Soumya K, Diaz E, Hedden S, et al. Fostering Participant-Centric Research for FQHCs in the All of Us. Oral presentation presented at: All of Us Researchers Convention 2024; April 4, 2024.
- Anderson-Badbade S, Emery Tavernier RL, Oo M, Rogers P, Grzejszczak L. Variances in Implementation Fidelity of a Play Promotion Program among Diverse Language Families: An Observational Analysis of a Multi-Site Case Study. Poster presentation presented at: ACTS Translational Science Conference 2024; April 2024; Las Vegas, NV.
- Juarez T. Barriers and Opportunities for Improving Dental Healthcare Access, Utilization, and Outcomes through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP): The Lived Experience at the Center. Panel presentation presented at: American Institute of Dental Public Health 2024 Colloquium; March 26, 2024; Chicago, IL.
- Porto A, Chess M. Effective Leadership Strategies. Workshop presented at: HRSA RCORP Grantee Project Directors Meeting; February 20, 2024