Sara Cook is Associate Professor and Academic Program Director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at National University. Previously, she served as Assistant Professor and Department Chair at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and MPH from Case Western Reserve University as well as a BA in Sociology from the University of Chicago. Her post-doctoral training was at Oberlin College and the Cleveland Clinic. Sara's research, spanning over 20 years, includes clinical epidemiology, public health program evaluation and policy analysis with an emphasis on improving outcomes for people with chronic mental, neurological and physical health conditions. She resides in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys cross-country skiing, trail running and gardening.
Publications
Chen Jy, Nassereldine H, Cook Sb, Thornblade Lw, Dellinger Ep, Flum Dr. (September 01, 2022). Paradoxical association of hyperglycemia and surgical complications among patients with and without diabetes.. JAMA Surgery.
Yao Jj, Cook Sb, Gee Ao, Kweon Cy, Hagen Ms. (October 01, 2020). What is the survivorship after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement? A large-database study.. Clinical Orthopedics Related Research.
Kirby Ac, Park S, Cook Sb, Odem-Davis K, Gore J, Wolff Em. (July 01, 2020). Practice patterns for women with overactive bladder syndrome: time between medications and third-line treatments. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery.
Patterson J, Cook Sb, Firoozabadi R. (n.d.). Early hip survival after open reduction internal fixation of acetabular fracture.. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumato.
Fennern Eb, Farjah F, Chen Jy, Verdial Fc, Cook Sb, Wolff Em, Khandelwal S. (n.d.). Use of post-discharge heparin prophylaxis and the risk of venous thromboembolism and bleeding following bariatric surgery.. Surgical Endoscopy.
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