Position
Assistant Professor
Social/Administrative Sciences
Biography
DrPH, Loma Linda University, School of Public Health, Health Education / Biostatistics • MPH, MCP Hahnemann University, School of Public Health, Community & Health Promotion • BS, University of California, San Diego, Biochemistry & Cell Biology • Dr. Hernandez is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Research Interests
- Outcomes research relative to negative health behaviors possibly associated with increased risk of transmission of highly infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS in vulnerable populations
- Social welfare and institutionalization systems and their effects on young adult vulnerable populations
- Barriers to patient/provider communication regarding chronic diseases among diverse ethnic and racial populations
Selected Publications
Hernandez, E. A., Montgomery, S. B., Lee, J. W., Ghamsary, M. (2006). Investigation of the impact of public welfare systems and institutionalization on the negative health behaviors of young adult intravenous drug users in Los Angeles County. In Progress.
Hernandez, E. A., Montgomery, S. B., Lee, J. W., Ghamsary, M. (2006). Impact of young adult social networks and their behaviors on the health status of young adult intravenous drug users in Los Angeles County. In Progress.
Hernandez, E. A., Montgomery, S. B., Woods, V. D. (2006). Racial and ethnic barriers affecting physician and patient communication about prostate cancer screening among Black male patients. In Progress.
Montgomery, S. B., Hernandez, E. A., Woods, V. D. (2006). Barriers to communication between physicians and Black male patients regarding prostate cancer screening and early detection. In Progress.
Affiliations
Delta Omega National Public Health Honor Society
Hygeia Public Health Honor Society
American Public Health Association (APHA)
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacies (AACP)
Courses
RXSA 545: Public Health and Lifestyles
RXSA 751: Social Behavioral Pharmacy
