Publications and Presentations:
Speak To Your Health! Community Survey
Journal Articles:
Shirey, L., Griffith, D., Brady, J., Kruger, D., Morrel-Samuels, S., & Greene-Moton, E. (2008). Challenges and lessons learned developing a community-based health survey. Progress in Community Health Partnerships, 2(2), 99-104.
Kruger, D., Brady, J., & Shirey, L. (2008). GIS and community-based public health planning. Health Promotion Practice, 9, 76-81.
Kruger, D.J. (in press). Verifying the operational definition of neighborhood for the psycho-social impact of structural deterioration. Journal of Community Psychology.
Alaimo, K., Packnett, E., Miles, R., & Kruger, D.J. (in press). Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Urban Community Gardeners. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Kruger, D.J., Reischl, T.M., & Gee, G.C. (in press). Neighborhood social conditions mediate the association between physical deterioration and mental health. American Journal of Community Psychology.
Kruger, D.J., Hutchison, P., Monroe, M.G., Reischl, T. & Morrel-Samuels, S. (2007). Assault Injury Rates, Social Capital, and Fear of Neighborhood Crime. Journal of Community Psychology, 35, 1-16.
Conference Presentations:
Wieseneck, S., Kruger, D.J., Matney, J., & Reischl, T. (2008, April). The Relationship Between Fear of Crime and a Healthy Lifestyle in Flint, MI. Paper session presented at the Michigan Epidemiology Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Kruger, D.J., Shirey, L., Lewis, Y. (2007, October). Democratizing data: Local dissemination strategies for a community-based health survey. Paper session presented at Michigan's Premier Public Health Conference, Dearborn, MI.
Kruger, D.J., & Lanthorn, H. (2007, May). The impact of three types of insecurity on mental and physical health. Paper session presented at the annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kruger, D.J. (2007, March). Using community based research to facilitate action oriented health education. Invited talk for the meeting of the Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children. Ann Arbor, MI.
Kruger, D.J., Brady, J., & Shirey, L. (2006, November). Planning diabetes intervention efforts with geographical information systems. Paper session presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Lewis, Y., Kruger, D.J. (2006, November). Mapping a message for faith leaders. Paper session presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Shirey, L., Brady, J., Greene-Moton, E., Kruger, D.J., Griffith, D., Isichei, P., Kunkel, L., Morrel-Samuels, S., & Sparks, A. (2005, November). Challenges and lessons learned developing a community-based health survey. Paper session to be presented at the annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA.
Kruger, D.J., Brady, J., Lewis, E.Y., & Shirey, L. (2005, March). Using geographical information systems to facilitate community based public health planning of diabetes intervention efforts. Paper session presented at the 19th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA.
Kruger, D.J., & Shirey, L., & Brady, J. (2004, November). Using geographical information systems to facilitate community based public health planning. Paper session presented at the annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Kruger, D.J., & Reischl, T. (2004, November). Understanding the relationship of neighborhood conditions and perceptions to mental health. Paper session presented at the annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Kruger, D.J., Shirey, L., & Morrel-Samuels, S. (2004, August). The PRC Speak to Your Health Community Survey. Invited symposium for the annual conference of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Ann Arbor, MI.
Alaimo, K., Brady, J., Greene-Moton, E., Isichei, P., Kruger, D., Morrel-Samuels, S., Reischl, T., Shirey, L. (2004, February). Prevention Research Center of Michigan-Speak to your Health! Community Survey. Presentation for the National Conference in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. Washington, DC.
Shirey, L., (2008, August). Presentation to Young at Heart group of Dort Oak Park Neighborhood House.
Shirey, L. (2008, June). Presentation to Hurley Hospital’s Health Status Improvement Committee.
Shirey, L. (2008, March). Presentation to the Genesee County Health Department Management Team.
Shirey, L. (2008, February). Presentation to the Genesee County Board of Health.
Pestronk, R. (2008, February). Presentation to the Clio Rotary organization.
Shirey, L. (2008, February). Presentation to the Genesee County Board of Health.
Shirey, L. (2008, January). Presentation to the Genesee County Smoke-Free Multi Agency Resource Team.
Prevention Research Center of Michigan Community Survey Committee (2008, January). Speak to Your Health! Survey Roll-Out 2007. Flint, MI.
Prevention Research Center of Michigan.Valacak, M. Community Health Director, GCHD. (2006, December). Senior Millage Presentation. Senior Millage County Committee.
Kruger, D.J. (2006, October). Mapping a Message for Faith Leaders. Presentation for FACED church health teams. Mt. Vernon Church, Flint, MI.
Kruger, D.J. & Schlemmer, E. (2006, August). Mapping a Message for Faith Leaders. Presentation for FACED church health team leaders. FACED, Flint, MI.
Morrel-Samuels, S., Kruger, D.J., & Shirey, L. (2006, June). Health Status, Utilization, Access and Satisfaction. Presentation for the Greater Flint Health Coalition Strategic Planning Committee.
Shirey, L. (2006, June). The Health of Genesee County. Presentation for the Greater Flint Health Coalition Strategic Planning Committee.
Wilkerson, L. (2006, April). The Face of HIV/AIDS in Genesee County. Talk presented at YOUR Center and the National Coalition of Pastor's Spouses joint training. Flint, MI.Pestronk, R. (2006, March). Task Force for Healthy Kids. Meeting with State legislators at Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc, MI.
Kruger, D.J. (2005, October). The Prevention Research Center Community Survey. Invited talk for the Board of Directors of the Greater Flint Health Coalition, Flint, MI.
Prevention Research Center of Michigan Community Survey Committee (2005, October). Speak to Your Health! Survey Roll-Out 2005. Flint, MI. Prevention Research Center of Michigan.
Shirey, L. (2005, May). The Health of Genesee County. Presentation for Project EXPORT Mentoring Core. Flint, Michigan.
Brady, J. (2005, February). Update on the Speak to Your Health! Community Survey. Presentation for the University of Michigan-Flint Women’s Educational Center Lunchtime Lecture Series.
Pestronk, R. (2004, October). Conditions and Context of Public Health in Flint. Genesee County Health Department Health Officer presenting to Foundations of Health Education Practice class, University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. Ann Arbor, MI.
Brady, J. (2004, August). Realities Associated with Conducting Community Surveys. Presentation for graduate nursing students enrolled in N563: Community Care Nursing and Population at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Brady, J. (2004, March). Presentation for EXPORT Diabetes Task Force. Greater Flint Health Coalition. Flint, MI
Brady, J., & Shirey, L. (2004, March). PRC Community Survey. Presentation for the Spanish-Speaking Information Center's Senior Group and the Jewish Community Services Senior Group. Flint, Michigan.
Shirey, L. (2004, March). Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use in Genesee County. Presentation for the Genesee County Health Department- Behavioral Health Division. Flint, Michigan.
Kruger, D.J. (2004, February). Diabetes risk in Genesee County. Presentation for Greater Flint Health Coalition.
Morrel-Samuels, S., & Zimmerman, M. (2004, February). PRC Research Plan - 2005-2009. Presented at the PRC Community Board Retreat.
Reischl, T., Morrel-Samuels, S., & Greene-Moton, E. (2004, January). Speak to Your Health Community Survey Presentation. Presentation for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint Health Committee.
Shirey, L. (2004, January). Speak to Your Health! Community Survey. Presentation for the SMART (Smoke-Free, Multi-Agency Resource Team) Coalition. Flint, Michigan.
Prevention Research Center of Michigan Community Survey Committee (2003, December). Speak to your Health! Community Survey. Public presentation at the International Center in Flint, Michigan.
Schornack, B. & Kruger, D.J. (2008, April). The relationship between the location of parks and gymnasiums with exercise and health in Genesee County, MI. Poster session presented at the University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program’s Spring Research Symposium.
DiFazio, L., & Kruger, D.J. (2008, March). Fast food locations and dietary habits in Genesee County, MI. Poster session presented at the University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program’s Research Scholars Research Forum.
Kruger, D.J., Zimmerman, M.A., Morgenstern, H. (2006, May). The Unique Relationship of Sleep Problems to Mental and Physical Health. Poster session to be presented at the annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, New York, NY.
Kruger, D.J., Noble, K., & Shirey, L. (2006, May). Using GIS to facilitate community lead screening efforts and evaluation. Poster session to be presented at the special meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Schlemmer, E.R., Kruger, D.J., & Lanthorn, H. E. (2006, April). The influence of religious beliefs related to health on health behaviors. Poster session presented at the University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Spring Research Symposium.
Kruger, D.J. (2006, March). Using GIS for Public Health Research. Invited poster presented at the University of Michigan Health Sciences Poster Dinner. Ann Arbor, MI.
Schlemmer, E.R., Kruger, D.J., & Lanthorn, H. E. (2006, March). Speak to Your Health! Community Survey. Poster session presented at the Michigan Undergraduate Research Forum, Lansing, MI.
Brady, J., Kruger, D.J., & Shirey, L. (2005, August). Facilitating Community Understanding of Survey Data Using a Map Library. Poster session to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Kruger, D.J., Brady, J., Shirey, L., & Sparks, A. (2005, June). Neighborhood Physical Conditions and Perceptions of Social Conditions. Poster session to be presented at the Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference, Urbana, IL.
Kruger, D.J., Brady, J., & Shirey, L. (2005, June). Understanding diabetes risk and enhancing community intervention efforts. Poster session to be presented at the Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference, Urbana, IL.
Kruger, D.J., & Sparks, A. (2005, June). Youth violence, perceptions of community characteristics, and civic engagement. Poster session to be presented at the Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference, Urbana, IL.
Reischl, T., & Lewis, Y. (2005, June). Spiritual Engagement and Health: Learning from a Community Survey. Poster session to be presented at the Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference, Urbana, IL.
Kruger, D.J., Reischl, T.M., Morrel-Samuels, S., & Zimmerman, M. (2005, May). Assault Injuries and Perceptions of Neighborhood Crime and Safety. Poster session to be presented at the special meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kruger, D.J., Brady, J., Hutchison, P., Morrel-Samuels, S., Reischl, T.M., Shirey, L., & Zimmerman, M. (2005, May). Using Geographical Information Systems to facilitate community based interventions. Poster session to be presented at the special meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Hicken, M., Zimmerman, M., and Green-Moton, E. (2004, November). Social environment and mental health: Moderating effects of racial identity on discrimination. Poster session presented at the annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Morrel-Samuels, S., Reischl, T.M., Kruger, D.J., Marc Zimmerman, M., & Ivy, W. (2004, June). Assault Injuries and Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety in Genesee County, Michigan, U.S.A. Poster session presented at the Seventh World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria.
Hearst, M. (2004, May). Does Individual-Level Trust and Social Support Alter the Effects of Perceived Discrimination on Self-Reported Health Status? Poster presentation for the Interdisciplinary Conversations on Social Capital conference, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN.