Celeste Alvidrez MPH, CHES
Epidemiologist at City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA-CPT)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)Nov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
NCHEC
Experience
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City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Epidemiologist
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May 2022 - Present
Identified, analyzed, and recorded outbreaks of waterborne, foodborne, zoonotic, respiratory and vaccine preventable diseases on the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS). Assisted with planning, developing and coordinating to ensure the appropriate epidemiologic methods were used in a quality control analysis Served as a consultant to physicians, nurses and infection control staff in the control of public health problems, providing scientific advice, technical assistance, interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings. Prepared comprehensive reports catering to demographic, epidemiologic analytic techniques and evaluation in order to aid our community including various professional, state, and local partners. Participated in the community health assessment process to identify key health indicators, developed on-going assessment activities. Show less
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The Diabetes Garage
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El Paso, Texas, United States
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Practicum Student Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Develop a general application manuscript for Non Profit organizations seeking ADA/AADE DSMES Certification Develop a general application manuscript for Non Profit organizations seeking ADA/AADE DSMES Certification
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The City of El Paso Public Health Department
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El Paso, Texas, United States
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Disease Investigation Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
Provided active electronic disease surveillance on the THISIS system, including conducting interviews and investigations to reduce communicable and/or infectious diseases. Prepared epidemiologic paperwork consisting of investigation forms, for reporting and surveillance. Reviewed medical records, lab results and confirmed treatment from medical providers and patients of the community. Facilitated screening, diagnosis/treatment, venipuncture in the field, home visit and clinic for the reporting of HIV/STD cases Participated in the public outreach of HIV/Syphilis health education, including media presentations, phone consultations, and outreach events. Show less
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The Diabetes Garage
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El Paso, Texas Area
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Program Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
Utilizing SAS/SPSS prepared, manipulated, and managed extensive databases for analysis of research findings. Designed a variety of survey instruments such as questionnaires for our research participants. Prepared project related reports, manuscripts and presentations. Recruited, scheduled and tracked research participants. Performed any necessary follow-up tasks to track outcomes. Collected pre and post anthropometric measurements and blood samples to compare the intervention outcomes. Show less
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The City of El Paso Texas
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Undergraduate Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Conducted bilingual community education, attended health fairs and related events for outreach intervention. Managed social media presence, producing original content, bus posters, videos, literature, brochures and prevention materials on Zika. Developed a Zika educational campaign targeting at-risk populations. Conducted bilingual community education, attended health fairs and related events for outreach intervention. Managed social media presence, producing original content, bus posters, videos, literature, brochures and prevention materials on Zika. Developed a Zika educational campaign targeting at-risk populations.
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Education
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The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health -
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Health