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Research Description

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Dr. Joey Lightner is a public health practitioner and researcher interested in reducing health disparities. Through his research, Dr. Lightner strives to improve the lives of marginalized individuals by preventing disease before it occurs. He works to find ways of increasing physical activity, especially for youth in Kansas City. Dr. Lightner serves as a Health Commissioner on the local board of health and evaluates several local, innovative projects to reduce the transmission of HIV. Nationally, Dr. Lightner is a Governing Councilmember for the American Public Health Association and helps to lead the national conversation to improve physical activity behavior. Dr. Lightner collaborates with Truman Medical Centers, Children’s Mercy Hospital, KC Health Department, KC Parks and Recreation, KC Public Schools, Youth Ambassadors, KC Area Transit Authority and several other organizations. He attempts to understand how social relationships may lead to improvements in health behaviors, including physical activity. In the past, Dr. Lightner has conducted studies on community capacity building, active transportation, LGBT health, HIV, health inequity, and several other areas. Dr. Lightner is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He holds a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in physical activity and PhD in Kinesiology from Kansas State University. Joey enjoys Sporting KC matches, hiking, kayaking, SUP boarding, sailing, and is an amateur triathlete.


Afflicated Department(s)

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Nursing - General  


Faculty-related Tags
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physical activity, LGBT+ health, social environment  

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