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Education:
- B.S., Biology, Wittenberg University, 2007
- B.S., Nursing, Lakeview College of Nursing, 2009
- M.S.N., Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University, 2012
- Ph.D., Nursing Science, Case Western Reserve University, 2017
Brief Bio:
Heather M. Rice PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS is a proud Cleveland native with a passion for service focusing specifically on families and children. She is a passionate advocate for birth equity, women and childrens health, reproductive justice, trauma prevention and mental wellness. She is committed to addressing health disparities working in partnership with the community organizations Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) and the Village of Healing Center (VOH). Dr. Rice is an active member of several academic, community and professional organizations that advocate for child and maternal health, mental illness and trauma prevention. Dr. Rice's program of research focuses on neighborhood conditions, maternal health, toxic stress and infant mortality prevention in African American women.
Honors and Awards:
- National Minority Quality Forum- Top 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health
- Greater Cleveland Nurses Association Faces of Care Featured Honoree
- Certificate of Excellence in Promoting Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Corp Program
- Top 100 Great Ohio Nurses Award
- Black Excellence in Nursing Award
- Featured in Cincinnati Herald "Werking Women" Campaign
- YWCA Distinguished Young Woman Award
- Featured in Women's Empowerment Campaign "Could be bitter, but I'm better"
- March of Dimes Finalist for Nurse of the Year in Psychiatry
- CWRU Civic Engagement Scholar
- Northeast Ohio Top 25 under 35 Movers and Shakers Award
- Jonas IV Nurse Leaders Scholar
- CWRU Legacy Fellowship
Research Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Maternal Health
- Infant Mortality Prevention
- Toxic Stress
- Birth Equity
- Neighborhood Conditions
- Social Support
- Reproductive Justice
- Healthcare Technology