Title: Steele wins 2005 CHPPD Masters Student Abstract Submission Award
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Section/SPIG: Community Health Planning and Policy Development
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Natalie Steele won the 2005 CHPPD Masters Student Abstract Submission Award for "Peer-centered services for homeless youth: Creating effective systems." Natalie just completed her MPH degree in Health Administration and Policy from Portland State University, which is part of the larger Oregon MPH Program. Her research interests lie in continuous quality improvement and safety and health care finance, and her community interests center on access to quality health care and promoting prevention and healthy lifestyles. Since graduation, Natalie is working with the Oregon Department of Human Services' Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP), as the quality improvement coordinator and contracts administrator. OMAP administers the Oregon Health Plan, an innovative program that operates Medicaid with expanded eligibility to provide medical assistance to more community members in need. Please stop by Natalie’s presentation to show her your support.