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Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, senior director of policy research at the American Dental Education Association, will receive the inaugural Ayman El-Mohandes Young Professional Public Health Innovation Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA) for his work in developing evidence-based research strategies in support of health policy in Arizona, both at the state and local level. Escontrías’ research and advocacy efforts have helped bridge the divide between policymakers and stakeholders, which is key to achieving community health improvements.
Every year, the APHA honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress.
See all 2020 APHA awards recipients, which were honored at a ceremony on October 27 during the virtual APHA 2020 Annual Meeting and Expo.
