Diplomas/DegreesPh.D., Health Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (2012)
M.S., Health Education, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (2008)
B.S., Dietetics, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (2006)
Recent CoursesHealth And Cultural Diversity
Health Issues For Elementary School Educators
Health Promotion For Children And Adolescents
Teaching Specializations/InterestsHealth Promotion for Adolescents
Skill Development
Health Policy
Health Disparities
Technology in Health
Research InterestsHealth Policy
Health Care Reform Issues
Advocacy
Social Determinants of Health
Health Economics
Obesity
Health Communication
Community Organizing and Participatory Action Research
Grants/Sponsored Research"Addressing Asthma in Southern Illinois" (August 2010- December 2011), Program Coordinator
Refereed ArticlesHudson, H. K., Bliss, K. R., & Fetro, J. V. (2012, Spring), Effects of text messaging on college students’ perceptions of personal health. The Health Educator, 44(1), 28-35.
Ratnapradipa, D., Ritzel, D., & Bliss, K. (2011), Bed bug epidemic: Using a health risk communication approach. Umwelt and Gesundheit Online, 4, 67-70.
Ratnapradipa, D., Ritzel, D., Haramis, L., & Bliss, K. (2011), Bed bug epidemic: A challenge to public health. American Journal of Health Education, 42(4), 245-250.
Robins, A., Ratnapradipa, D., Bliss, K. (2010), Measuring awareness of the impacts of change in the public health workforce: A precursory step in promoting a shared vision via cross-sectoral collaboration. Online Journal for Workforce Collaboration and Development, 4(4), 1-13.
Bliss, K., Lodyga, M., Bochantin, S., Null, D. (2010), Accuracy of health and wellness messages provided by ChaCha, The mobile answers text messaging service. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 13, 49-58.
Conference Presentations/PapersBliss, K., Ogletree, R. (2012). Health Educators as a Think Tank: Recommendations for Health Care Reform Proposals and Potential Roles for the Profession. In SOPHE National Convention. San Francisco, CA.
Ratnapradipa, D., Fetro, J., Bliss, K., & Preihs, K. (2012). Addressing Asthma Triggers in University Residence Halls. In SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference. Nashville, TN.
Hudson, H. K., Bliss, K. R., Lodyga, M. G., & Bice, M. R. (2011). Channel Surfing Contraceptives: Instructors tuning in or changing the channel? In AAHPERD National Conference. San Diego, CA.
Bliss, K., Boyd-Null, D.,Bochantin, S., & Lodyga, M. (2010). Accuracy of Health and Wellness Messages Provided by ChaCha, The Mobile Answers Text Message Service. In AAHPERD National Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
Honors and AccomplishmentsMember of Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary
Professional ActivitiesAmerican Association of Health Education (AAHE) member
American School Health Association (ASHA) member
New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Inc. (NYS-AHPERD) member
Licenses & CertificationsCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Identification No. 17004
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