Faculty

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Frederick A. Connell
Professor and Associate Dean
Public health is a field that provides many opportunities for continual professional growth, intellectual stimulation, and the chance to contribute to the well-being of others


MD  
New York University, 1972
Medicine
MPH  
University of Washington, 1978
Health Services
AB  
Harvard University, 1968
Biology
Adjunct Professor, Epidemiology
Adjunct Professor, Pediatrics

Department of Health Services Program Affiliations:
  -  Maternal and Child Health Track, (MPH program)
  -  Community-Oriented Public Health Practice
  -  PhD program in Health Services

Frederick Connell is an Associate Dean in the School of Public Health. A pediatrician and former epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control, Dr. Connell's research and teaching focuses on the measurement of the health, health needs, and outcomes of health care in children.

Contact Information
(office)  F-350, Health Sciences Bldg.
University of Washington
School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Box:  357230
Seattle, WA 98195-7230
(voice)  206-543-8887     (fax)  206-543-3813
fredc@u.washington.edu

Child Health Institute
6200 NE 74th St., Suite 210
Box:  354920
Seattle, WA 98115-8160
(voice)  206-616-1204     (fax)  206-616-4623
fredc@u.washington.edu
Teaching Interests
Community Health and Needs Assessment; Data Analysis of Large Data Sets; Public Health Practice
  • HSERV 592
    Community Oriented Public Health Practice Seminar
Research Interests
Pediatrics health services and epidemiological research; health outcomes; Medicaid; access to care.
Projects
The State of Washington
This is an annual report that compiles and analyzes current data on the health and well-being of children in Washington state
http://www.hspc.org/publications/SWC.aspx
Quality of Care for Children with Chronic Conditions
This is a 3-year AHRQ-funded project to examine the effect of different features of managed care on the quality care, process of care and outcomes of children with four chronic conditions: asthma, diabetes, cerebral palsy, and prematurity/low-birth-weight.
External Funding (sampling of current and past involvement)
Do Medical Homes Improve Health Care Quality for CSHCN?
Health Resources Services Administration
PI:   Connell           Dates:    09/2004 - 08/2008
Use a large claims database to identify and quantify use of medical homes for children using different methodologies. Identify whether there are conditions associated with the establishment of medical homes. Measure the extent to which medical homes provide preventive care. Examine factors associated with quality of care and health outcomes.

State Capacity Projects for Assessing and Preventing Secondary Conditions
WA State Department of Health
PI:   Kinne           Dates:    04/2002 - 06/2007
The primary goal of this project is to continue funding to focus the assessment, assurance, and policy development functions of public health on needs of people with mobility-related disabilities.

Cost Outcomes Associated with Different Models of Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida
Centers for Disease Control
PI:   Cardenas           Dates:    10/2003 - 09/2006
The long-term objectives of this study are to increase our understanding of access to health care and to determine the most effective model of health care for children with spina bifida who are transitioned to adult health care services.

Diabetes SEARCH study - Data Management & Coordinating Activities Subcontract
Kaiser Permanente - Georgia
PI:   Kronmal           Dates:    10/2001 - 09/2005
The purpose of this subcontract is to provide a Data Management Center for the Diabetes SEARCH study.

Role of Assistive Devices in Promoting Health and Reducing the Onset and or Severity of Secondary Conditions Among Persons with Spina Bifida
Centers for Disease Control
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    10/2003 - 09/2005
The goal of this project is to optimize the effectiveness of assistive technology as part of life-functions among adolescents and young adults with spina bifida.

Maternal and Child Health Public Health Training
Health Resources Services Administration
PI:   Huebner           Dates:    07/2000 - 06/2005
The MCH Training program exists to educate future leaders and assist current leaders to solve MCH problems, conduct applied research, and collaborate with community and government partners to improve the health and well being of women, infants, children, and adolescents.

Physician Networks and Children with Chronic Conditions
AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
PI:   Grembowski           Dates:    09/2002 - 03/2005
The purposes of this study are to examine whether out-of-network and cost-sharing of managed health plans are associated with the likelihood of children with asthma and diabetes seeing an in-network vs. out-of-network physician.

Creating a Model Academic Health Department
Association of Schools of Public Health
PI:   Connell           Dates:    11/2003 - 02/2005
The University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine and Public Health Seattle & King County propose to formalize and intensify their collaboration to enhance the skills of the public health workforce.

Disease Management Program
WA State Department of Social and Health Services
PI:   Christakis           Dates:    12/2002 - 12/2004
The goal of the project is to formally evaluate the outcomes for patients in WA State covered by Medicaid insurance who are managed by private case management firms.

Medical Management of Children with Chronic Conditions
AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
PI:   Connell           Dates:    09/2002 - 08/2004
The major goals of this project are to determine what constitute "medical homes" for children with chronic conditions and the extent to which "medical homes" actually exist.

Research Capacity Building in General Pediatrics
Health Resources Services Administration
PI:   Rivara           Dates:    09/2000 - 08/2004
By expanding the research infrastructure for the research and training programs of the Division of General Pediatrics, this grant will allow the Division to better conduct research in community pediatrics and train students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in general pediatric research.

Best Managed Care Practices for Children with Chronic Conditions
AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
PI:   Connell           Dates:    07/1999 - 08/2004
The aim of this project is to identify and measure how the structural characteristics, incentives, and quality assurance efforts of managed care organizations affect 1) quality of care, 2) health and functional status, 3) satisfaction with care, 4) consumer knowledge and 5) self-efficacy among children with chronic conditions in western Washington State.

Second Annual Western Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference
Centers for Disease Control
PI:   Thompson           Dates:    04/2002 - 03/2003
The primary goal of this project is to organize the second annual Western Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference, in May 2002, for the purpose of allowing experts and learners from the western states to share skills and expertise.

State Capacity Projects for Assessing & Preventing Secondary Conditions
WA State Department of Health
PI:   Kinne           Dates:    07/2000 - 03/2002
To devise and implement methods for local and state public health departments to support the core public health functions

Maternal and Child Health Public Health Training
Health Resources Services Administration
PI:   Connell           Dates:    07/1983 - 05/2000
The goals of this program are to train leaders in public health aspects of maternal and child health care.

Continuity of Care
Royalty Research Foundation
PI:   Connell           Dates:    03/1998 - 02/1999
Study of the quality of continuing care for elderly, disabled.


Selected Publications

Christakis DA, Mell L, Koepsell TD, Zimmerman FJ, Connell FA.Association of lower continuity of care with greater risk of emergency department use and hospitalization in children. Pediatrics. 2001 Mar;107(3):524-9.

Feudtner C, Christakis DA, Connell FA.Pediatric deaths attributable to complex chronic conditions: a population-based study of Washington State, 1980-1997. Pediatrics. 2000 Jul 106(1 Pt 2):205-

Johnston BD, Grossman DC, Connell FA, Koepsell TD.. High-risk periods for childhood injury among siblings. Pediatrics, 2000; 105(3):562-568.

Baldwin LM, Larson EH, Connell FA, Nordlund D, Cain KC, Cawthon ML, Byrns P, Rosenblatt RA. The effect of expanding Medicaid prenatal services on birth outcomes. Am J Public Health, 1998; 88(11):1623-1629.

Holubkov R, Holt VL, Connell FA, LoGerfo JP. Analysis, assessment, and presentation of risk-adjusted statewide obstetrical care data: The StORQS II study in Washington State. Health Services Research, 1998; 33(3) 531-548.

Dissertation, Thesis and Capstone Committees (recent graduates)
2006
Advisor, capstone for Robin Read-Ochoa
Health insurance outreach for Latino immigrant children in Washington's rural areas


Links
Child Health Institute
The Child Health Institute is a collaborative research effort comprising faculty from the Division of General Pediatrics withing the School of Medicine, and from the Department of Health Services within the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of Washington. It is one of the few research centers in the United States devoted exclusively to the study of the access, cost-effectiveness, quality and outcomes of health care for children.
http://www.childhealthinstitute.org/
Community-oriented Public Health Practice Program
The faculty of the CO/PHP program view public health practice as a means to improve the public's health, to empower and motivate communities, and to promote social change. We believe that the historical and ethical underpinnings of public health are the foundation upon which public health practice should be built. Therefore, throughout the program we will emphasize thougthful consideration of such concepts as social justice, cultural sensitivity, and health equity.
http://depts.washington.edu/cophp/
Maternal and Child Health Program
The mission of the University of Washington's Maternal and Child Health Program is to provide leadership within the School of Public Health and Community Medicine to advance the health and well-being of families and children in the Northwest and nationally. We do this by educating public health leaders, by creating new knowledge related to the current, important maternal and child health problems, and by collaborating with community and government partners to improve health systems, programs, and policies, and policies related to families and children.
http://depts.washington.edu/mchprog/