Utah Department of Health
Utah Arthritis Program
PO Box 142107
Salt Lake City,
UT
USA
84114
Email:
nathanpeterson@utah.gov
Biographical Sketch:
Professional responsibilities in the Utah Diabetes Prevention and Control Program included managing a continuing diabetes education program called the Utah Diabetes Telehealth Series for healthcare professionals; administering a state certification program for diabetes education programs; overseeing contracts with community-based organizations for the improvement of diabetes outcomes; development of diabetes trainings in English and Spanish; and leadership for partnerships with tribal and Hispanic organizations.
Currently, I manage the Utah Arthritis Program including the supervision of staff, budget management, and the direction of program operations.
Health Program Specialist, Utah Diabetes Prevention & Control Program, Utah Department of Health, Salt Lake City, UT (2005-present)
Telehealth Coordinator, Utah Diabetes Prevention & Control Program, UDOH, (2005-present)
Health Educator, Bioterorrism Preparedness & Response Branch, Riverside County Health Department, Riverside, CA (2004-2005)
Health Educator, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA (2002-2004)
Member, Professional Development Committee, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, Diabetes Council (2006-present)
Member, Health Disparities Interest Group, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (2006-present)
Member, Conference Planning Committee, Association of Diabetes Educators of Utah (2005-present)
Dean’s List, Master of Public Health Program, College of Health and Human Services, Long Beach State University (2003)