Medical Reviewer | Public Health Scientist | Epidemiologist
Dr. Rachel Hoopsick is an experienced public health scientist, educator, and epidemiologist specializing in behavioral and psychiatric epidemiology. With over a decade of experience in public health research, she is dedicated to advancing knowledge in substance use, mental health, and behavioral health services, particularly among high-stress populations. As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Dr. Hoopsick brings a wealth of expertise in epidemiological research, program evaluation, and health education. She is committed to ensuring the accuracy and credibility of medical and public health content as a medical reviewer for Health Education House.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Community Health & Health Behavior, University at Buffalo
- Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Services Administration, University at Buffalo
- Master of Science (MS) – Epidemiology, University at Buffalo
- Bachelor of Science (BS) – Natural Sciences, Minor: Biology, Daemen University
Certifications
- Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) – National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) – National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Professional Accomplishments
- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois
- Consulting Clinical Epidemiologist at Horizon Health Services
- Former NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow in Addiction Management at the University at Buffalo
- Extensive experience in public health education, having taught at institutions such as Daemen University, D’Youville University, and Buffalo State University
- Researcher and evaluator for various public health programs, focusing on addiction medicine, mental health, and behavioral health
Affiliations
- College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois
- Horizon Health Services
- The Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana – Board of Directors
- American Board of Addiction Medicine – Former Practice Integration Specialist
- University at Buffalo – Former Research Associate and Instructor
Expertise
- Public Health & Epidemiology – Specializing in behavioral and psychiatric epidemiology, mental health research, and addiction studies
- Health Education & Program Evaluation – Developing and assessing public health programs to improve community health outcomes
- Clinical Research & Data Analytics – Expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and health services research
- Medical & Scientific Writing – Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of health-related content
- Higher Education & Training – Teaching and mentoring in public health, epidemiology, and health education.