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Dr. Vickie Sanchez
Director, MPH Program
Associate Professor

 

Contact Information:
Office: Eastern Kentucky University
Dizney 132
(859) 622-4967

E-mail: vickie.sanchez@eku.edu
FAX: (859) 622-1140

Education

  • EdD: C & I: Health and Human Development, University of Central Florida, 1997
  • MPH: Community Health Education, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007
  • MA: Health and Physical Education,Wright State University, 1989
  • BS: Special major: Psychomotor Development, California State University, Hayward, 1986
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), 2000 to present

Professional Interests

  • Gender and social construction of sexuality
  • Violence against women
  • Risk taking behaviors
  • Body satisfaction and factors important for promoting a healthy image and lifestyle
  • Effects of exercise on the physical well-being and quality of life of older adults.
MPH Courses Taught
  • HEA 791 - Women Health Issues
  • HEA 792 - Human Sexuality
  • HEA 830 - Biostatistics
  • HEA 820 - Global Health
  • HEA 880 - Special Projects
  • HEA 897 - Thesis
  • HEA 899 - Practicum

Personal Interests

Running (especially trail running), Hiking and enjoying the outdoors