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Caress A. Dean, MPH, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Public and Environmental Wellness at the School of Health Sciences, Oakland University. She is based in the Human Health Building in Rochester, Michigan, and plays a key role in academic leadership, teaching, and research in public health.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Saint Louis University
- MPH in Public Health, Health Policy and Promotion, University of Missouri – Columbia
- BS in Biological Sciences, Marquette University
Dr. Dean's research focuses on chronic disease prevention and population-level cardiovascular health, with an emphasis on understanding how social determinants of health influence outcomes. Her work aims to inform public health policies and interventions to improve health equity and service delivery.
Her teaching interests include health policy and management, population health, capstone courses, health services, and cardiovascular health education. She is actively engaged in scholarly work that bridges research and policy.
Dr. Dean is a member of several leading professional organizations:
- American Heart Association
- American Public Health Association
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
- AcademyHealth
She advises students and contributes to academic leadership through her role as department chair. While no specific grants or funded projects are mentioned, her research agenda suggests alignment with public health policy and prevention science. She is also involved in community-oriented health initiatives through her institutional affiliations.
Dr. Dean is associated with the academic advising and research infrastructure of the School of Health Sciences and contributes to interdisciplinary health programs. Her office is located in 3160 Human Health Building, and she can be reached at (248) 364-8845 or via email at caressdean@oakland.edu.
