Rachel Hoopsick, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES

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

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.

Publications

View List of Peer Reviewed Publications Here