Joyce Eatmon, MPA, BA

Arkansas Department of Health
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
4815 West Markham, Slot 32
Little Rock, AR
USA 72205
Email: Joyce.Eatmon@Arkansas.gov

Biographical Sketch:
Senior Epidemiologist, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Arkansas Department of Health. November 2008-Present. Maintains Diabetes Program surveillance systems, conducts epidemiological studies, performs statistical analysis of Diabetes Program data and other Chronic Disease Program data, develop and maintain data base application programs for Chronic Disease and Wellness Initiatives. Medical Economist, WIC/Nutrition Branch, Arkansas Department of Health. April 2004-November 2008. Maintained and analyzed WIC Program data bases, performed statistical analysis and linkage of WIC Food Delivery System data to Price Survey data, prepared and conducted vendor/cashier training, developed and maintained data base application programs for WIC Management Evaluation System. Medical Economist, Child and Adolescent Health, Arkansas Department of Health. March 1996-April 2004. Maintained and analyzed data bases related to child health programs, statistical analysis of Vital Records, Census, WIC, Abstinence, Adolescent Health, Scoliosis, Infant and Child Mortality, and Injury. Medical Economist, Center for Health Statistics, Arkansas Department of Health. June 1992-March 1996. Maintained and analyzed Medicaid data bases, performed statistical analysis and linkage of Medicaid data to Vital Records files, developed and maintained database application programs, prepared Medicaid policy and program reports for distribution. Health Program Analyst, Center for Health Statistics, Arkansas Department of Health. October 1990-June 1992. Developed and maintained child find and tracking data base application systems, development and evaluation of early intervention data base and data collection instruments, provided training and technical assistance for early intervention personnel, statistical analysis and data base management of Early Intervention, Vital Records and Medicaid data bases, and preparation of reports. Research Analyst, Center for Health Statistics, Arkansas Department of Health. January 1990-October 1990. Lead analyst for Arkansas Vital Statistics Report and other special projects. Analyzed Vital Records and other agency data bases, prepared vital statistics report for distribution, and prepared reports for special projects. Health Projects and Grants Coordinator, Center for Health Statistics, Arkansas Department of Health. January 1988-December 1989. Maintained and analyzed Medicaid data base, statistical analysis and linkage of Medicaid data to Vital Records files, preparation of reports, maps, and graphs for presentation and distribution.