Contact Information
1015 Walnut Street
Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-1878
215-923-7583 fax
Lecturer
Research & Clinical Interests
Women’s Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Menstrual Health and Hygiene
Community and Population Health
Medical and Health Professions Education, Teaching, and Learning
Education
PhD, Temple University
MPH, West Chester University
Publications
- “It shouldn't be just hush-hush”: A qualitative community-based study of menstrual health communication among women in Philadelphia
- COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Trends Among Immunocompromised Patients
- Interpreting Difficult Conversations—Evaluating How to Support Medical Interpreters in the Delivery of Serious News
- Evaluating a Novel Disability Education and Awareness Event for Health Professions Trainees
- Development and implementation of a continuing care program for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in family medicine
Certifications
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
Biography
Dr. Allison Casola is a Senior Research Investigator and the Assistant Director of Research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Casola’s research surrounds sexual and reproductive health, specifically the psychosocial correlates associated with contraceptive use behaviors, women’s health and wellness in primary care, as well as communication norms and attitudes towards menstrual health and wellness. Dr. Casola is an active member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and has served as the Chair of the organization’s Student Assembly, ex-officio member of the APHA Executive Board, and a member of APHA’s Inter-Sectional Council Steering Committee and Nominations Committee. Dr. Casola earned a PhD in Epidemiology from Temple University, a Master of Public Health degree from West Chester University, and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).