Our Team

Core faculty

Joan O'Connell PhD

Associate Professor

Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health
Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes Center

Email Address:joan.oconnell@cuanschutz.edu

Primary Phone:303-724-1459

View Research Profile

Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building

13055 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Areas of Expertise

Health Economics
Health Services Research
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Issues
Diabetes
Oral Health
Behavioral Health

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, PhD, Economics, 1996
John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, MHS, Health Sciences, 1983
Tufts University School of Engineering, BS, Applied Mathematics, 1979

Research

Indian Health Service: “Cost analysis of the Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Heart demonstration programs” Analyze the cost and savings associated with the demonstration programs which are implemented in over 60 American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the U.S.
National Institutes of Health/NHBLI: “Web-based, Patient-centered Approach to CVD Risk-factor Management and Reduction”: Examine the cost-effectiveness of the telephone and web-based intervention aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease among American Indians with diabetes.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Circles of Care Evaluation Technical Assistance Center” Provide evaluation technical assistance concerning program evaluation and economic impact to grantees from American Indian communities and organizations funded under the Center for Mental Health Services’ Circles of Care Initiative.
National Instituties of Health/NIDCR: “Center for Native Oral Health Research”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes of two interventions implementated to reduce early childhood caries in two American Indian communities.
The Colorado Trust: “Denver Children’s Oral Health – Implementation Program”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes associated with Healthy Smiles for Students, a school-based oral health intervention program for elementary school children in the Denver Public School system.
Indian Health Service: “A Study of Diabetes among American Indians from the Blackfeet Tribe:" The major goals of this study are to examine comorbidities among American Indians with diabetes from the Blackfeet Tribe, described their medical service utilization, and assess Indian Health Service resources allocated to their treatment.

Affiliated faculty

Joan O'Connell PhD

Associate Professor

Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health
Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes Center

Email Address:joan.oconnell@cuanschutz.edu

Primary Phone:303-724-1459

View Research Profile

Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building

13055 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Areas of Expertise

Health Economics
Health Services Research
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Issues
Diabetes
Oral Health
Behavioral Health

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, PhD, Economics, 1996
John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, MHS, Health Sciences, 1983
Tufts University School of Engineering, BS, Applied Mathematics, 1979

Research

Indian Health Service: “Cost analysis of the Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Heart demonstration programs” Analyze the cost and savings associated with the demonstration programs which are implemented in over 60 American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the U.S.
National Institutes of Health/NHBLI: “Web-based, Patient-centered Approach to CVD Risk-factor Management and Reduction”: Examine the cost-effectiveness of the telephone and web-based intervention aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease among American Indians with diabetes.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Circles of Care Evaluation Technical Assistance Center” Provide evaluation technical assistance concerning program evaluation and economic impact to grantees from American Indian communities and organizations funded under the Center for Mental Health Services’ Circles of Care Initiative.
National Instituties of Health/NIDCR: “Center for Native Oral Health Research”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes of two interventions implementated to reduce early childhood caries in two American Indian communities.
The Colorado Trust: “Denver Children’s Oral Health – Implementation Program”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes associated with Healthy Smiles for Students, a school-based oral health intervention program for elementary school children in the Denver Public School system.
Indian Health Service: “A Study of Diabetes among American Indians from the Blackfeet Tribe:" The major goals of this study are to examine comorbidities among American Indians with diabetes from the Blackfeet Tribe, described their medical service utilization, and assess Indian Health Service resources allocated to their treatment.

Research staff

Joan O'Connell PhD

Associate Professor

Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health
Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes Center

Email Address:joan.oconnell@cuanschutz.edu

Primary Phone:303-724-1459

View Research Profile

Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building

13055 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Areas of Expertise

Health Economics
Health Services Research
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Issues
Diabetes
Oral Health
Behavioral Health

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, PhD, Economics, 1996
John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, MHS, Health Sciences, 1983
Tufts University School of Engineering, BS, Applied Mathematics, 1979

Research

Indian Health Service: “Cost analysis of the Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Heart demonstration programs” Analyze the cost and savings associated with the demonstration programs which are implemented in over 60 American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the U.S.
National Institutes of Health/NHBLI: “Web-based, Patient-centered Approach to CVD Risk-factor Management and Reduction”: Examine the cost-effectiveness of the telephone and web-based intervention aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease among American Indians with diabetes.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Circles of Care Evaluation Technical Assistance Center” Provide evaluation technical assistance concerning program evaluation and economic impact to grantees from American Indian communities and organizations funded under the Center for Mental Health Services’ Circles of Care Initiative.
National Instituties of Health/NIDCR: “Center for Native Oral Health Research”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes of two interventions implementated to reduce early childhood caries in two American Indian communities.
The Colorado Trust: “Denver Children’s Oral Health – Implementation Program”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes associated with Healthy Smiles for Students, a school-based oral health intervention program for elementary school children in the Denver Public School system.
Indian Health Service: “A Study of Diabetes among American Indians from the Blackfeet Tribe:" The major goals of this study are to examine comorbidities among American Indians with diabetes from the Blackfeet Tribe, described their medical service utilization, and assess Indian Health Service resources allocated to their treatment.

Staff

Joan O'Connell PhD

Associate Professor

Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health
Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes Center

Email Address:joan.oconnell@cuanschutz.edu

Primary Phone:303-724-1459

View Research Profile

Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building

13055 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Areas of Expertise

Health Economics
Health Services Research
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Issues
Diabetes
Oral Health
Behavioral Health

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, PhD, Economics, 1996
John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, MHS, Health Sciences, 1983
Tufts University School of Engineering, BS, Applied Mathematics, 1979

Research

Indian Health Service: “Cost analysis of the Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Heart demonstration programs” Analyze the cost and savings associated with the demonstration programs which are implemented in over 60 American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the U.S.
National Institutes of Health/NHBLI: “Web-based, Patient-centered Approach to CVD Risk-factor Management and Reduction”: Examine the cost-effectiveness of the telephone and web-based intervention aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease among American Indians with diabetes.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Circles of Care Evaluation Technical Assistance Center” Provide evaluation technical assistance concerning program evaluation and economic impact to grantees from American Indian communities and organizations funded under the Center for Mental Health Services’ Circles of Care Initiative.
National Instituties of Health/NIDCR: “Center for Native Oral Health Research”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes of two interventions implementated to reduce early childhood caries in two American Indian communities.
The Colorado Trust: “Denver Children’s Oral Health – Implementation Program”: Evaluate health and economic outcomes associated with Healthy Smiles for Students, a school-based oral health intervention program for elementary school children in the Denver Public School system.
Indian Health Service: “A Study of Diabetes among American Indians from the Blackfeet Tribe:" The major goals of this study are to examine comorbidities among American Indians with diabetes from the Blackfeet Tribe, described their medical service utilization, and assess Indian Health Service resources allocated to their treatment.

Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Colorado School of Public Health

CU Anschutz

Anschutz Health Sciences Building

1890 N Revere Ct

Suite 1002, 1st Floor

Mail Stop F426

Aurora, CO 80045

colorado school of public health

coloradoSPH

Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes Center

Our Team

Core faculty

Joan O'Connell PhD

Areas of Expertise

Education, Licensure & Certifications

Courses

Research

Affiliated faculty

Joan O'Connell PhD

Areas of Expertise

Education, Licensure & Certifications

Courses

Research

Research staff

Joan O'Connell PhD

Areas of Expertise

Education, Licensure & Certifications

Courses

Research

Staff

Joan O'Connell PhD

Areas of Expertise

Education, Licensure & Certifications

Courses

Research

Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Colorado School of Public Health