Research Team
Deborah Johnson, MHA
Deborah Johnson, MHA
Research Scientist, Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine & Dartmouth CO-OP Primary Care Practice-based Research Network, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
Debbie came to CTBH after having worked over 30 years with the Dartmouth CO-OP Primary Care Practice-based Research Network, here at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, as the Executive Director and Research Scientist. At CTBH, Debbie is also the Project Director of the active project, Moms in Recovery (MORE): Defining optimal care for pregnant women and infants. Over the years, she has worked on many research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and educational projects. Recent topic areas included: teen mental health, arsenic in well water, teen stress and anxiety, VA dual care, adverse childhood experiences, social determinants of health needs, carbon monoxide poisoning, and the Medicare Annual Wellness visit.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family. She especially loves spending time with her two grandchildren. Debbie is a Certified Therapy Dog handler and volunteers in the PAWS program at local elementary schools. She is especially fond of golden retrievers. Debbie likes many different outdoor activities, especially downhill skiing, and she loves to travel.
Selected Publications
- Buckheit C, Pineros D, Olson A, Johnson D, Genereaux S. Improving health care for Spanish-speaking rural dairy farm workers. J Am Board Fam Med. 2017 Jan 2;30(1):91-93. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2017.01.160174. PMID: 28062822. View Source
- Glowa PT, Olson AL, Johnson DJ. Screening for adverse childhood experiences in a family medicine setting: A feasibility study. J Am Board Fam Med. 2016 May-Jun;29(3):303-7. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2016.03.150310. PMID: 27170787. View Source
- Sorscher AJ, Siddiqui AA, Olson A, Johnson DJ. Pharmacotherapy for chronic insomnia: A brief survey of PCP attitudes and preferences. Open Dartmouth: Published works by Dartmouth faculty. 56. https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/facoa/56 View Source
- Wasson JH, Johnson DJ, Mackenzie T. The impact of primary care patients' pain and emotional problems on their confidence with self-management. J Ambul Care Manage. 2008 Apr-Jun;31(2):120-7. doi: 10.1097/01.JAC.0000314702.57665.a0. PMID: 18360173. View Source