Sara Eide, Mph (She/Her/Hers) Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Oversee all City of Portland health engagement programs including chronic disease management, preventive care initiatives, and advocacy servicesManage program staff, RN, and team of allied health professionalsResponsible for budget and resource allocationConduct needs assessments, utilize evidence-based interventions and best practices, analyze program results, and implement quality improvement initiativesCompile and present annual reports to clients, consultants, and senior-level managementEnsure program elements are built and delivered through a health equity lensProgram results include 45% reduction in ED utilization, 35% increase in preventive exams, and 100% positive member experience ratingsMember of Moda's Diversity Council, and African American and Latino Employee Resource Groups

Portland, Oregon Area

Established and launched Healthy Foundations (www.healthyfoundationspdx.com), an ambulatory care program for City of Portland members, addressing issues of care surrounding co-morbid chronic diseaseDeveloped and monitored policies and procedures, data collection and tracking systems, outreach and promotional materials, outcome metrics, and reporting templatesManaged recruitment, enrollment, and eligibility, including working directly with members through on-boarding and transitional processesActed as liaison between members, internal and external stakeholders, providers, and community-based organizations

Portland, Oregon Area

Wrote and awarded $30,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among Medicaid beneficiaries of racial/ethnic minority backgrounds by employing a bilingual Patient Navigator to provide telephonic healthcare navigationDeveloped all program elements, timelines, implementation strategies, and quality improvement plansAssisted with general intervention projects to increase colorectal cancer screenings among Medicaid members, including mailed FIT/FOBT campaigns

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated services, provided resources, and advocated for over 1,200 area individuals living with neuromuscular diseasesCollaborated with adult and pediatric multidisciplinary clinic providers to manage patient needsDirected summer camp program for over 100 area children living with Muscular Dystrophy by recruiting, training and supervising over 120 volunteers; coordinating activities, managing event budget, and securing sponsors and donationsOrganized annual neuromuscular and ALS symposiumsCoordinated monthly adult and pediatric support group sessionsAccomplishments included lowest cost per camper and highest volunteer return rate in district, and an approximate 50% increase in Latino camper enrollment

Master'S Degree, Public Health - Primary Health Care And Health Disparities, Gpa = 4.0

Coursework focus included Program Planning and Evaluation, Management Practice & Quality Improvement, Health Systems Organizations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General