College of Social Work

Medical and Physical Health

  • Areas of Research
  • Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse
  • Child/Youth Development and Wellbeing
  • Economic and Environmental Justice
  • Equity and Disparities
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Macro and Organizational Level Social Work
  • Medical and Physical Health
  • Social Work Education and Online

    • Research that explores medical and physical health within diverse populations, focusing on healthcare access, disease prevention, chronic illness management, and practices that enhance overall wellbeing.

    Explore our medical and physical health research topics and experts

    Current Research Topics

    Medical and Physical Health

    Courtney Cronley

    PhD Program Director
    Professor

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    Mary Held

    Professor

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    Michael Mason

    Michael Mason

    Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor in Children & Families at Risk

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    Kristen Ravi

    Kristin Ravi

    Associate Professor

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    Research Labs and Centers

    Several of our college’s research center and faculty-led research labs are involved with studying issues in equity and disparities.

    Center for Behavioral Health Research

    Center for Pet Health Equity

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    Recent Research News

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    Office of Research

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    doug coatsworth

    Doug Coatsworth

    Associate Dean of Research (ADR)

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