Sheila Hill Parker
- (520) 626-3667
- Roy P. Drachman Hall, Rm. A262
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- parkers@arizona.edu
Biography
Sheila Parker, DrPH, MS, participated in the establishment of the Arizona Graduate Program in Public Health and in the establishment of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. She is a former Associate Professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman Arizona College of Public Health, University of Arizona. She chaired the Health Education Program for undergraduates and taught in the Masters of Public Health Program in the College of Public Health until her retirement in 2006. She has a long history of working with community agencies to improve the nutritional status and health status of individuals, families and communities. Dr. Parker has served in a number of public health capacities for more than 45 years. Dr. Parker continues to have great interest in public health workforce development in Arizona in health promotion. She has returned to teaching as a Lecturer in the Health Promotion Division to continue her contribution to that process of developing public health professionals in Arizona. Education: DrPH - Public Health Nutrition, University of North Carolina, 1981 MPH - Public Health Nutrition, University of North Carolina, 1976 MS - Human Development and the Family, North Carolina Central University, 1974
Selected Publications: Parker, S.H. (2018). Creating Health Education Interventions for Improved Health. Top Hat Publishing Parker, S.H. (2014). The Practice and Process of Health Education in Health Promotion. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
Page, Melissa, Parker, S.H., Renger, R. How Using a Logic Model Refined Our Program to Ensure Success. Health Promotion Practice, Vol. 10, No.1, January 2009, pp.76-82.
Parker, S.H. (2000). “Nutrition, Weight, and Body Image, Women and Health.” In: M.B. Goldman and M.C. Hatch (Eds.), Women and Health (pp. 578-588). Academic Press: San Diego, CA.
Nichter, M., Vuckovic, N., Parker, S.H. (1999). “The Looking Good, Feeling Good Program: A Multi-Ethnic Intervention for Healthy Body Image, Nutrition, and Physical Activity.” In: Preventing Eating Disorders: A Handbook of Interventions and Special Challenges (pp. 175-193). Brunner/Mazel: Philadelphia, PA.
Parker, S., Nichter, M., Vuckovic, N., Sims, C., Ritenbaugh, C. Body Image and Weight Concerns Among African American and White Adolescent Females: Differences That Make a Difference. Human Organization, Vol. 54, No. 2, summer 1995, pp. 103-114.
Parker, S. Appropriate Dietary Assessment Methodology for the WIC Clinic Setting. Technical Paper #14 published by the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 1991. Funded by the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, under Cooperative Agreement #58-3198-1-005. Review of Nutritional Risk Criteria for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Lucey, D., Parker, S. The Open Door Medical Clinic: A Community Response to the Medically Indigent. North Carolina Medical Journal, Vol. 48, No. 9, September 1987. |
Degrees
- DrPH Public Health Nutrition
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- The Relationship between Body Mass and Self-concept in Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents.Advisor: Dr. Joseph Edozien
- MPH Public Health Nutrition
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- M.S. Human Development and the Family
- North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
- B.S. Textiles and Clothing
- North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
Work Experience
- Project Taking Charge; Interprofessional Health Intervention for Stroke Prevention. UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy and Medicine (2015 - 2017)
- Honoring Your Gift, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2011 - 2013)
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona (2010 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2010 - Ongoing)
- Southern Arizona Border Health Careers Opportunity Program, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2001 - 2006)
- Mexican American Studies and Research Center, University of Arizona (2001 - 2006)
- University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2000 - 2006)
- Health Education Program, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2000 - 2006)
- Health Education and Behavioral Sciences Concentration, Arizona Graduate Program in Public Health, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (2000 - 2001)
- Health Education and Health Promotion Unit, Arizona Prevention Center, University of Arizona (1998 - 2000)
- Tucson Health Promotion Initiative, Arizona Prevention Center (1998 - 2000)
- Health Education Program, School of Health Professions, University of Arizona (1996 - 2000)
- Arizona Graduate Program in Public Health, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Arizona Prevention Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine (1996 - 1998)
- Arizona Graduate Program in Public Health, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Arizona Prevention Center, University of Arizona, College of Medicine (1995 - 2000)
- Health Education and Health Promotion Concentration, Arizona Graduate Program in Public health, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona (1994 - 1996)
- Community and Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health and Preventative Medicine Section, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona (1993 - 1995)
- Teen Lifestyle Intervention, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine,University of Arizona (1993 - 1994)
- Minority Supplement, Teen Lifestyle Project, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona. (1991 - 1993)
- Community and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Health-Related Professions, University of Arizona (1990 - 1994)
- Cochise County Department of Health Services (1988 - 1990)
- Urban Ministry Center (1986 - 1988)
- Open Door Clinic, Urban Misnistry Center (1985 - 1988)
- Human Nutrition, North Carolina Central University (1985 - 1986)
- Orange-Chatham Comprehensive Health Services (1976 - 1985)
- Nutrition Department, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina (1976 - 1985)
- Textiles and Clothing, North Carolina Central University (1972 - 1974)
Awards
- Harriet Tubman Vanguard of Health and Wellness Award
- The Coalition for African American Health and Wellness, Spring 2010
- Member
- Alpha Nu Chapter of the Delta Omega Society, Honorary Public Health Society, Spring 2002
Licensure & Certification
- Human Subjects Curriculum Completion, CITI (2015)
Interests
Research
Public Health Education; Public Health Nutrition; Workforce Development; Spirituality and Faith in Health Promotion
Teaching
Workforce Development in Health Education and Health Promotion; Leadership in Health Promotion
Courses
2020-21 Courses
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Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
HPS 481 (Spring 2021) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Spring 2021) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Spring 2021) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Spring 2021) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Fall 2020) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Fall 2020) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
HPS 481 (Spring 2020) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Spring 2020) -
Master's Report
HPS 909 (Spring 2020) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Spring 2020) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Spring 2020) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Fall 2019) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Fall 2019) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Summer I 2019) -
Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
HPS 481 (Spring 2019) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Spring 2019) -
Master's Report
HPS 909 (Spring 2019) -
Multicult Hlth Beliefs
HPS 535 (Spring 2019) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Spring 2019) -
Master's Report
HPS 909 (Fall 2018) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
HPS 481 (Spring 2018) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Spring 2018) -
Multicult Hlth Beliefs
HPS 535 (Spring 2018) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Spring 2018) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Spring 2018) -
Honors Thesis
HPS 498H (Fall 2017) -
Independent Study
HPS 499 (Fall 2017) -
Master's Report
HPS 909 (Fall 2017) -
Preceptorship
HPS 491 (Fall 2017) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
HPS 350 (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
CPH 381 (Spring 2017) -
Hlth Ed/Behav Sci Ldrshp
CPH 596E (Spring 2017) -
Honors Thesis
CPH 498H (Spring 2017) -
Multicult Hlth Beliefs
CPH 535 (Spring 2017) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
CPH 350 (Spring 2017) -
Honors Thesis
CPH 498H (Fall 2016) -
Preceptorship
CPH 491 (Fall 2016) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
CPH 350 (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Master's Report
CPH 909 (Summer I 2016) -
Hlth Ed Intervtn Methods
CPH 381 (Spring 2016) -
Hlth Ed/Behav Sci Ldrshp
CPH 596E (Spring 2016) -
Honors Thesis
CPH 498H (Spring 2016) -
Independent Study
CPH 399 (Spring 2016) -
Master's Report
CPH 909 (Spring 2016) -
Preceptorship
CPH 491 (Spring 2016) -
Prin Hlth Ed+Hlth Promo
CPH 350 (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Books
- Parker, S. H. (2018). Creating Health Education Interventions for Improved Health. online through the publisher, Top Hat: Top Hat Publishing.More infoThe textbook is designed to present the effective use of the health education process in planning effective interventions for health education and health promotion in changing health behavior to improve the health of diverse populations. Readers will have interactive introductory experiences in developing lesson plans, unit plans and in grantsmanship
- Parker, S. H. (2018). The Practice and Process of Health Education in Health Promotion. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
- Parker, S. H. (2014). The Practice and Process of Health Education in Health Promotion. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.More infoThis textbook introduces students to health education and health promotion.The book provides the students with the purpose, the practice and the process for helping populations to establish or change health behaviors that support improved quality of life. Revisions were made so that book can be used as a workbook. Published Summer 2014. Revised Printing Summer 2016
Poster Presentations
- Chong, J. W., Tong, T. G., Parker, S. H., & Coull, B. M. (2015, October 7 – 9). Community health promotion and risk factor prevention with medical, pharmacy, public health and nursing students.. Fall 2015 IPEC Institute. Herndon.