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Dr. M. Courtney Hughes is a Professor of Public Health at Northern Illinois University.

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Employment (10)

Northern Illinois University: DeKalb, US

2024-08 to present | Professor (Public Health)
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Northern Illinois University: DeKalb, IL, US

2019-08 to present | Associate Professor (Public Health)
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Northern Illinois University: DeKalb, IL, US

2018 to 2019-08 | Instructor (Public Health)
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Relias Institute: Chicago, US

2016 to 2019 | Senior Researcher
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Independent Consultant: Chicago, US

2009 to 2016
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Anvita Health: San Diego, US

2008 to 2009 | Consultant
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Health Promotion Research Center, University of Washington : Seattle, US

2005 to 2009 | Research Assistant
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Barat College (DePaul University): Chicago, US

2004 to 2004 | Instructor of Nutrition
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Center for Exercise Research, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI, US

2001 to 2003 | Research Assistant
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Ernst & Young: Boston, US

1999 to 2001 | Financial Consultant
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Washington: Seattle, WA, US

2004 to 2008 | Ph.D. (Health Services)
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University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI, US

2002 to 2003 | M.S. (Kinesiology)
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University of Notre Dame: Notre Dame, IN, US

1995 to 1999 | B.B.A. (Finance & Business Economics / Computer Applications)
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Professional activities (5)

Palliative Care Research Cooperative : Denver, CO, US

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American Public Health Association: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, US

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AcademyHealth: Washington, D.C., US

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BMC Health Services Research: London, GB

2019 to present | Associate Editor
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CareLink Foundation: Naperville, IL, US

2017 to 2022 | Member, Board of Directors / Grant Director
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Funding (8)

Using a Virtual Community of Practice to Build Capacity for Informal Cancer Caregivers in Rural Illinois

2024 to 2025 | Grant
Illinois Innovation Network (IL, IL, US)
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Exploring Factors Associated with Cancer Outcome and Disparity Changes in the US

2022 to 2023 | Grant
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois, US)
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Improving the Health and Well-being of Informal Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Dementia in DeKalb County

2021-07 to 2022-03 | Grant
Community Health Endowment (DeKalb, US)
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M. Courtney Hughes

Telehealth for Hospice Care: Implications for Racial/Ethnic and Rural Health Disparities

2021-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
Borchard Foundation Center on Law and Aging (CA, CA, US)
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Development and Application of a Novel Cancer Mortality Index in Illinois: Discovering Opportunities for a Public Health Intervention.

2021 to 2022 | Grant
Illinois Innovation Network (Urbana, US)
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Improving Communication for Hospice Patients

2020-07 to 2021-06 | Grant
College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL, US)
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Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Young Children In DeKalb County

2020-07 to 2020-09 | Grant
Community Health Endowment Fund (DeKalb, IL, US)
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Investment in Racial and Ethnic Minority Inclusion in Hospice Care

2020-05 to 2020-09 | Grant
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL, US)
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Works (50 of 70)

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“You sure feel like you’re alone, kind of flailing away out there”: Family caregiver perspectives of caring for an individual with glioblastoma multiforme

Palliative and Supportive Care
2025 | Journal article
Contributors: Christy Muasher-Kerwin; Abby Baumbach; Yujun Liu; M. Courtney Hughes
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Informal Caregivers Connecting on the Web: Content Analysis of Posts on Discussion Forums

JMIR Formative Research
2025-01-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Michelle L Foster; Chinenye Egwuonwu; Erin Vernon; Mohammad Alarifi; M Courtney Hughes
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The sky's the limit: improving satellite imagery data literacy to address non-communicable diseases

International Health
2025-01-09 | Journal article
Contributors: M Courtney Hughes; Elizabeth J Folkmann
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Patient, Referring Physician, and Radiologist Opinions Over Time on Providing Patients Access to Radiology Reports: A Systematic Review

Journal of the American College of Radiology
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Mohammad Alarifi; M. Courtney Hughes; Abdulrahman M. Jabour; Yazeed Alashban; Erin Vernon
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Caregiver policies in the United States: a systematic review

Journal of Public Health Policy
2024-11-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Makenna R. Green; M. Courtney Hughes; Sadia Afrin; Erin Vernon
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Always Politically Correct: Supporting Seriously Ill Older Populations and Their Families

Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon
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Challenges and Coping Strategies in Transitioning From Caregiving to Widowhood: A Systematic Review

Research on Aging
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Abby Baumbach; M. Courtney Hughes; Yujun Liu
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Assessing life expectancy disparities in Chicago with a deep dive into green space

Environmental Advances
2024-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Elizabeth J. Folkmann; M. Courtney Hughes; Lei Hua; Mohammad Alarifi; Mahdi Vaezi
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Students Engaging in Public Health Research: An Opportunity to Enhance Education

Pedagogy in Health Promotion
2024-06 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Sadia Afrin
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US hospices’ approach to racial/ethnic minority inclusion: a qualitative study

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
2024-05 | Journal article
Contributors: M Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon; Monica Kowalczyk; Marlon Basco-Rodillas
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Hospice Capacity to Provide General Inpatient Care: Emergency Department Utilization and Live Discharge Among Cancer Patients

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Kyusuk Chung; M. Courtney Hughes; Sara Rahmanian Koushkaki; Mia Richelle Risberg; Michelle Alcantara; Jennifer M Amico
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An online intervention to improve the health and well-being of informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease: A pilot study

PEC Innovation
2023-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2772-6282
Contributors: Yujun Liu; M. Courtney Hughes; Abby Baumbach; Lily Derain
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Dynamic Patterns and Modeling of Early COVID-19 Transmission by Dynamic Mode Decomposition

Preventing Chronic Disease
2023-10-26 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1545-1151
Contributors: Dehong Fang; Lei Guo; M. Courtney Hughes; Jifu Tan
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The effectiveness of community-based palliative care programme components: a systematic review

Age and Ageing
2023-09-01 | Journal article
Contributors: M Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon; Allison Hainstock
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Hearing Aid Loan Program for Hearing Loss at the End of Life

Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care
2023-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Diane ScheckLong; King Chung
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Parenting style in childhood and depressive symptoms among family caregivers in middle and later adulthood in the United States: The role of perceived control

Aging and Health Research
2023-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2667-0321
Contributors: Yujun Liu; M. Courtney Hughes; Abby Baumbach; Hongdao Meng
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Effectiveness of Skill-Building Interventions for Informal Caregivers of Adults with Cancer: a Systematic Review

Journal of Cancer Education
2023-04 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Sadia Afrin; Tamara Hamlish
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The Perspective of Administrators of Intellectual Disability Organizations on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
2023-03 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Jennifer A. Gray; Jinsook Kim
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Health Behaviors, Financial Difficulties, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Across Gender and Race During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
2023-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Yujun Liu; Heng Wang; M. Courtney Hughes
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Parenting style in childhood and attitudes toward caregiving in adulthood: a qualitative study

Home Health Care Services Quarterly
2023-01-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Abby Baumbach; M. Courtney Hughes; Lily Derain; Yujun Liu
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Construction and case study of a novel lung cancer risk index

BMC Cancer
2022-12-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Ali Faghani; Lei Guo; Margaret E. Wright; M. Courtney Hughes; Mahdi Vaezi
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Creation and Evaluation of the Illinois Cancer Risk Index as a Predictor of Four Common Cancers

Preventing Chronic Disease
2022-11-17 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1545-1151
Contributors: Lei Guo; Margaret E. Wright; Meredith C. Osias; Mahdi Vaezi; M. Courtney Hughes
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Developing a Needs Assessment Process to Address Gaps in a Local System of Care

Community Mental Health Journal
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Ethan Spana; Deanna Cada
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Use of population indices in cancer research: a scoping review

Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy
2022-09-28 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Sadia Afrin; Mahdi Vaezi
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Like sands through the hourglass

Palliative and Supportive Care
2022-08 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes
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Experiences of caregivers and hospice leaders with telehealth for palliative care: a mixed methods study

Annals of Palliative Medicine
2022-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2224-5820
Part of ISSN: 2224-5839
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon; Monica Kowalczyk; Haiming Zhou
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Measuring effectiveness in community-based palliative care programs: A systematic review

Social Science & Medicine
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Erin Vernon; M. Courtney Hughes; Monica Kowalczyk
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Association of anti-contagion policies with the spread of COVID-19 in United States

Journal of Public Health Research
2022-03-25 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2279-9036
Part of ISSN: 2279-9028
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Perspectives on Telehealth for Hospice and Palliative Care: Where It Adds Value

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2022-02 | Conference abstract
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Evaluation of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Program in Third Through Fifth Graders in Northern Illinois

American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting
2021 | Conference abstract
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Parenting Style in Childhood and Mental Health Outcomes of Caregiving in Middle and Later Adulthood

Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting
2021 | Conference abstract
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Service provision challenges and responses for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

American Public Health Association
2021 | Conference poster
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Physical and Mental Health of Family Caregivers of Older Parents and Grandchildren in China

Aging and Health Research
2021-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2667-0321
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Evaluation of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Program in Third Through Fifth Graders in Northern Illinois

Current Developments in Nutrition
2021-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2475-2991
Contributors: Henna Muzaffar; Paulina Karecka; Courtney Hughes; Faisal Kalota; Melani Duffrin; Kristen Borre
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Hospice Response to COVID-19: Promoting Sustainable Inclusion Strategies for Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
2021-02-17 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Well-being of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Rapid Systematic Review

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Yujun Liu; Abby Baumbach
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Disparities in Health Behavior Risks among Employed and Unemployed Black and White Older Adults

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
2020 | Journal article
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M. Courtney Hughes

Teaching During the Pandemic? An Opportunity to Enhance Curriculum

Pedagogy in Health Promotion
2020-12 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Beverly W. Henry; Michael R. Kushnick
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Collaboration Between Public Health and Marketing Experts as a Response to COVID-19.

Population health management
2020-11-16 | Journal article
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Effectiveness of Online Training and Supervisor Feedback on Safe Eating and Drinking Practices for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2020-04 | Journal article
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“We Are Here to Assist All Individuals Who Need Hospice Services”: Hospices’ Perspectives on Improving Access and Inclusion for Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
2020-01 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Erin Vernon
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A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Sepsis-related Outcomes at an Integrated Healthcare System

Journal for Healthcare Quality
2019-11 | Journal article
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Promoting access to Medicare hospice benefit could save taxpayers, benefit underserved communities

The Hill
2019-10-11 | Newspaper article
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Closing the Gap in Hospice Utilization for the Minority Medicare Population

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
2019-06-27 | Journal article
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Health behaviors and related disparities of insured adults with a health care provider in the United States, 2015–2016

Preventive Medicine
2019-03 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Tamara A. Baker; Hansol Kim; Elise G. Valdes
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Increasing access to rural mental health care using hybrid care that includes telepsychiatry.

Journal of Rural Mental Health
2019-01 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Jack M. Gorman; Yingqian Ren; Sana Khalid; Carol Clayton
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Health behaviors and related disparities of insured adults with a health care provider in the United States, 2015–2016

AcademyHealth 2018
2018 | Conference poster
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M. Courtney Hughes

Self-monitoring Checklists: A Tool for Connecting Training to Practice

Innovations in Global Health Professions Education
2018-12 | Journal article
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M. Courtney Hughes
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The Impact of Story-Based Video Back Injury Prevention Training on Employee Motivation, Engagement, Knowledge, and Behavior

Occupational Health Science
2018-06-29 | Journal article
Contributors: M. Courtney Hughes; Emaley McCulloch; Elise Valdes
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The Importance of Training for Memory Retention

Training Magazine
2018-06-18 | Magazine article
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Peer review (6 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for BMJ open. (1)
Review activity for Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities. (1)
Review activity for PEC innovation. (3)
Review activity for SSM, population health. (1)