Dr. Stephen Hodgins

Biography

Stephen Hodgins is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health. With extensive experience in global health, he has dedicated over 25 years to focusing on maternal-child health, nutrition, and primary health care, particularly in low-income settings. He has worked significantly in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, including substantial periods living in Zambia and Nepal. His academic work emphasizes the critical link between evidence and practice, often engaging in research directly responsive to identified program needs. He is recognized for launching initiatives that address community health issues, guiding multiple related program efforts, and conducting thorough analyses to enhance service delivery for maternal-newborn-child health in low-income countries. Stephen's teaching approach heavily involves real-world grounding through public health practice, emphasizing critical inquiry and adaptation in learning. He is committed to mentoring mid-career graduate students, particularly in agency settings for their thesis projects.

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