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Women's Health, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Risk Reduction, Health Disparities
MidAtlantic Osteoporosis Board. “Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment of Osteoporosis (OP) Among Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs),” 2005. Funded for under $20,000. (Co-Investigator with S. Wysocki, PI.)
MidAtlantic Osteoporosis Board. “Prevalence of Osteoporotic and Low Bone Mineral Density by Heel Scan Screening Among Healthy Nurse Practitioners (NPs),” 2004. Funded for under $20,000. (Co-Investigator with S. Wysocki, PI. )
Partnership Center for Reducing Health Disparities by Self and Family Management, National Institute of Nursing Research, # P20NR008349. Pilot study “Menopause and Midlife Health Risks: Black Women’s Views,” 2002 – 2003. $20,000. (M. Funk, PI for NINR grant)
Perceived Needs of Midlife Women, Yale University Health Services, Midlife Women’s Member Survey. Project expenses supported by Yale University Health Services, 2007-2008.
*Critical Theory in Action: Women and Health Care Interactions. (Research Paper Presentation). Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, 9th Annual Nursing Research Day, Focus on Womens Health Issues: Validating the Art & Science of Nursing. Englewood, NJ. November 15, 2002.
Managing Menopause. (Invited Paper Presentation). Nursing Organization of the Veterans Administration (NOVA) Continuing Education Program. West Haven, CT. December 4, 2002.
*Menopause symptom management in black women. (Research Paper Presentation with Rousseau, M. E., White, K., Ruff, C., McKie, C.) Howard University Division of Nursing Ninth Annual M. Elizabeth Carnegie Research Day Conference, Washington, DC, March 26, 2003.
Menopause Management: HRT and Beyond. (Invited Paper Presentation). Connecticut Nurse Practitioner Group, Inc., Spring Continuing Education Program, Cromwell, CT, May 2, 2003.
Menopausal Decisions: Individualizing Hormone Therapy. (Invited Paper Presentation with Susan Wysocki and Sarah Freeman, July 16, 2003; with Suzie Reiter and Susan Wysocki, November 5, 2003; with Susan Rawlins, November 19, 2003). Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) Pre-Conference, Hyannis, MA, July 16, 2003; Boston MA, November 5, 2003. Community continuing education program November 19, 2003.
Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Approach for Diagnosis and Management. (Invited Paper Presentation with Susan Wysocki and Sarah Freeman, July 16, 2003; with Suzie Reiter and Susan Wysocki, November 5, 2003; with Susan Rawlins, November 19, 2003). Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) Pre-Conference, Hyannis, MA, July 16, 2003; Boston MA, November 5, 2003. Community continuing education program November 19, 2003
Suturing Workshop. (Invited Paper Presentation and Practicum with Beth E. Cheney, MAN, FNP). National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womens Health (NPWH), 6th Annual National Conference, Womens Healthcare in the New Millennium. Savannah, GA, October 16-18, 2003.
Facts and Fallacies: Menopause and Hormone Therapy A Case Study Approach. (Invited Paper Presentation with Suzy Reiter, MSN, WHNP). National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womens Health (NPWH), 6th Annual National Conference, Womens Healthcare in the New Millennium. Savannah, GA, October 16-18, 2003.
Menopause Management: The Road Not Taken.Looking at Alternative Strategies. (Invited Paper Presentation). Yale University Health Services, Department of Ob/GYN, Menopause Series, Educational Program for Patients. January 21, 2004.
*Hormone Therapy Use among Black Women: Why or why not? (Submitted Abstract for Paper Presentation with Stephanie Motter, RN; Coralease Ruff, DNSc; Mary Ellen Rousseau, MSN, CNM; and Kathleen White, MD). Howard University Division of Nursing 10th Annual M. Elizabeth Carnegie Research Day Conference, Washington, DC, March 11-12, 2004.
*Experiences and Perceptions of Menopause and Midlife Health among Black Women. (Accepted Paper Presentation with Coralease Ruff, DNSc, FNP, Mary Ellen Rousseau, MS, CNM, Kathleen White, MD, Stephanie Motter, RN, Charmaine McKie, MPH, and Pamela Clarke, RA). Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) 16th Annual Scientific Sessions, Partnerships: Advancing the Research Agenda for Quality Care, Quincy, MA, April 1-3, 2004.
*Menopause and Black Women: Understanding the Symptoms Perceived as Most Bothersome and Identifying Strategies for Menopause Self-Management. (Invited Keynote Presentation). Qualitative Research and Emerging Perspectives for Evidence Based Practice, Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau Mu Beta, Mu Chi, and Delta Mu Chapters. North Haven, CT, April 15, 2004.
Experiences and Perceptions of Menopause and Midlife Health among Black Women: A Case Example of Integrating Students into Research Projects. (Accepted Paper Presentation with Coralease Ruff, DNSc, FNP, Mary Ellen Rousseau, MS, CNM, and Kathleen White, MD). National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 30th Annual Meeting, Visioning for the Future Celebrating the Past, San Diego, CA, April 22-25, 2004.
Shirley Novosel Award for Distinguished Alumna, The Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing, 2008-09, awarded November 3, 2008.
Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication for book entitled, 100 Questions and Answers About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (Alexander, I. M., & Knight, K.), American Medical Writers Association, New England Chapter, June, 2008.
Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication for book entitled, 100 Questions and Answers About Menopause (Alexander, I. M. & Knight, K.), American Medical Writers Association, New England Chapter, June, 2006.
Rising Star in Health Disparities Research Award, Howard University, Division of Nursing, M. Elizabeth Carnegie Research Day, 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration, March, 2004.
Clinical Research Poster Award for poster entitled, “Reasons for Hormone Therapy Use, Discontinuation, or Avoidance Among Black Women.” North American Menopause Society 15th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, October, 2004.
Council on Hormone Education, Distinguished Professor, 2002 – 2008.
Clinician of the Year, Yale University Health Services, awarded June, 2001.
Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Connecticut Nurse Practitioner Group, Inc., awarded May, 2001.
Best Poster Presentation Award for poster entitled, “Midwives’, Family Practice Physicians’, and Obstetricians’ views of the intrapartum: Results from the LDOS nationwide survey.” American College of Nurse-Midwives 42nd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, May, 1997.
Pre-doctoral Fellowship Award, University of Connecticut, 1997.
Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Epsilon, Award for Excellence in Nursing, Northeastern University School of Nursing, 1992.
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