Elder abuse and neglect (EA/N) is a public health and safety epidemic with impacts in emergency department utilization, nursing home placement, mortality, and financial losses. Vulnerability has been shown to be highly correlated with EA/N victimization, yet research is lacking on interventions...

Building on integrated data sources from Arizona’s medical, mental health, and criminal justice systems, this project explores opportunities to better coordinate services for persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Using interactive system dynamics modeling and network analysis...

Developmental screening for every young child is recommended to detect and prevent developmental delays and behavioral problems by linking children and families to early treatment interventions. To identify more families with service needs and ultimately reduce health disparities, 2-1-1 technology...

Dr. Mays will present Income, Life Expectancy, and the Strength of Public Health Activities in American Communities at the 12th World Congress of the International Health Economics Association in Boston, Ma. The International Health Economics Association was formed to increase communication among...