Feba Cheriyan, Mph Email & Phone Number

Norristown, Pa

• Assist in investigations of communicable disease outbreaks. Lead investigator in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) assessing infection prevention and control measures in Montgomery County facilities in partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Conduct disease cluster analysis by examining population-based data, preparing statistics, providing epidemiological interpretation of statistics, and writing reports • Lead design, planning, analysis, and reporting of information and health intelligence based on large population-based data sets • Plan, design and carry out epidemiological studies to identify risk factors and other epidemiological queries • Assist in the evaluation of interventions or programs’ effectiveness • Research public health issues and prepare health reports • Assist other staff members gain knowledge of basic epidemiology tools and techniques

Norristown, Pennsylvania

• Obtained required epidemiological information following receipt of disease reports. Performed data entry for report to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed reported cases to identify disease trends and utilized various tracking mechanisms to identify clusters and/or outbreaks.• Investigated and conducted follow-up for communicable and non-communicable diseases. • Consulted in Healthcare-Acquired Infections and reviewed infection control practices with healthcare facilities in Montgomery County. • Identified public health need and developed public health action plan for exposed person to prevent and/or reduce the spread of infectious disease.• Demonstrated confidence in disease knowledge in order to provide technical assistance to internal staff, healthcare providers, community partners, and the public.

Master’S Degree, Public Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology