Books By Laurie Lachance - Author

Laurie Lachance, is an Associate Research Scientist and Evaluation Director of the Center for Managing Chronic Disease. She has led several large-scale, multi-site chronic disease presentation and management evaluation projects, and utilizes community-based approaches to health, creating opportunities for individual health behavior change leading to changes in health disparities. Laurie Carpenter, is a senior research associate at the Center for Managing Chronic Disease, experienced in research and evaluation of chronic disease management and prevention programs. She has provided leadership and support for several multi-site projects, with particular experience in collaborative evaluation, community-based public health initiatives, and technical assistance. Mary Emery, is a professor of Sociology and Community Development. Her research focuses on community vitality, social and cultural capital, demographic challenges in Indian Country, and the application of systems theory to community change. Her researc