Pamela Jo Johnson

Pamela Jo Johnson serves as the Mary J. Berg Distinguished Professor of Women’s Health and Chair of Public Health at North Dakota State University. A leading health services epidemiologist and survey methodologist, her research emphasizes access to health and mental health services, disparities in care delivery, and population-specific health outcomes for midlife women, infants, and individuals with mental disorders.

Dr. Johnson's educational background includes:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research/Survey Research (2004-2005), University of Minnesota
• Ph.D. in Epidemiology (2004), University of Minnesota
• MPH in Community Health Education (1999), University of Minnesota
• B.A. in Sociology (1995), University of Minnesota

Her research program spans mental disorder epidemiology, focusing on premature mortality among people with mental disorders and comorbid physical conditions, and women's health across the lifespan. She investigates health disparities affecting American Indian populations and explores complementary and alternative medicine utilization through advanced survey research methods and secondary data analysis of national health surveys, vital records, and electronic health records.

Analysis of her 61 publications (h-index=29) reveals consistent focus on healthcare access barriers, mental-physical health intersections, and racial/ethnic disparities. Recent work examines unmet needs among adults with mental distress and chronic conditions, while earlier research established foundational insights into American Indian health disparities and infant mortality using complex survey methodologies.

Dr. Johnson has received significant recognition:

• Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology
• Mary J. Berg Distinguished Professor of Women’s Health

As Chair of Public Health, she leads strategic initiatives while mentoring students through capstone courses and field experiences. Her extensive secondary data expertise and survey methodology skills position her to secure major research grants addressing systemic healthcare inequities, though specific funding details aren't provided in available materials.