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Dr. Ann Hallyburton is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Western Carolina University's College of Health and Human Sciences. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in research methods and health education, while specializing in mental health, disability studies, healthcare ethics, and evidence synthesis. Her professional service spans institutional to international levels, leveraging her prior 20-year experience as a research librarian at WCU's Hunter Library.
- Education:
- Doctor of Health Science (DHSc), Radford University
- Master of Public Health (MPH), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Her research focuses on improving healthcare equity through evidence-based practices, addressing diagnostic overshadowing, and innovative health education methods like graphic medicine. She explores intersections between mental health and disability in healthcare systems, informed by both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Recent work examines pandemic impacts on disabled populations and legal frameworks around emotional support animals.
Her publications span 20+ years, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between librarians and healthcare professionals. Over 15 recent articles demonstrate trends in health information literacy, clinical ethics, and leveraging creative formats for health communication. Her work bridges academic librarianship with clinical practice, advocating for accessible health education resources.
As an advisor, she supports Integrated Health Sciences undergraduates and Master of Health Sciences graduate students. Her grant activities are not explicitly detailed but inferred through her extensive professional service roles.
