Bringing epidemiology to your door.
ep·i·de·mi·ol·o·gy/noun
The branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
Current Clients
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Washington D.C.
National Association of Public Health Veterinarians
Past Clients
Polk County Emergency Operations Center, Iowa
Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa
Broadlawns Medical Center, Iowa
Lynden Air Cargo, Alaska
20+ clients total in two years with three long-term engagements
Experience
Our expertise in epidemiology is a unique and exceptional complement to statistical knowledge. We are experienced in developing quantitative and qualitative research efforts, metrics, and visualization for healthcare, disease management, and program evaluation. Our CEO, Dr. Meghan Schaeffer (Harris), has over 15 years of analytics experience. She was a professor at Drake University for more than seven years in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She worked in public health at the county and state levels for 12 years, and in private sector clinical informatics for the last six years. Dr. Schaeffer has numerous publications including 15 in peer-reviewed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Pediatrics, and the American Journal of Epidemiology. She holds advanced degrees in Epidemiology, Public Administration, and earned a doctorate in Administrative Leadership.
Tools
Specific analytic and management tools include:
SPSS
Tableau
Qualtrics
Google Business
Dropbox
Squarespace
Skills
Scientific writing including literature review, formal document development, and publishing.
Outcome evaluation, literature synthesis, report preparation.
Infectious disease trends, origin, pathology, and other insights.
Complex and simple data compilations and displays.
Program evaluation for success, improvement, cost avoidance, and/or value.
Longitudinal consulting on data management and use.
One-time studies or surveys.