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Mark Milliron
Personal Information

Mark Milliron
PO Box 702
Lemont PA 16851
Email: mem9 at psu dot edu

Education

The Pennsylvania State University.

  • M.S. in Health Policy and Administration. 1996.
  • M.P.A. in Public Administration. 1991.
  • B.S. in Geography (Remote Sensing & Cartography). 1983.

Academic Appointments

  • Instructor of Health Policy and Administration, Department of Health Policy & Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA.  2006 - Present
  • Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician. 1998.
    Harrisburg Area Community College. 
  • Lecturer in Health Policy & Administration. 1994 - 1996.
    Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 
  • Lecturer in Health Policy & Administration. 1994 - 1995.
    Department of Health Policy & Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 
  • Graduate Assistant. 1991 - 1994.
    Department of Health Policy & Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 

Work Experience

  • Centre/Huntingdon Tapestry of Health, Bellefonte, Huntingdon, and Philipsburg PA.  2004-2006. 
    Director of three community health clinics.
  • Infant Evaluation Program, Inc., State College PA. 2000 - 2004.
    Executive Director of an early intervention service provider agency.
  • Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Inc., Centre County PA. 2001 - 2003.
    Program Manager for a volunteer free medical clinic start-up project.
  • The Meadows Psychiatric Center, Centre Hall PA. 1996 - 2000.
    Business development and marketing for a 106 bed inpatient hospital, residential treatment facility, and mental health outpatient programs.
  • Office of Emergency Medical Services, University Health Services, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 1989 - 2007.
    EMT, event and ambulance crew supervisor.

Military Experience

  • Pennsylvania Army National Guard. 1990 - 1992.
    Staff Signal Officer, 1-108 Field Artillery Battalion.
  • United States Navy. 1984 - 1989.
    Communications Officer and Operations Watch Officer, U.S. Naval Facility Argentia, Newfoundland.
    Deck Officer and Auxiliary Engineering Officer, USS Briscoe, (DD-977). 

Publications

  • “Collegiate Based Emergency Medical Services:  A survey of EMS systems on college campuses,” with J. Fisher, A. Ray, S. Savett, and G. Koenig. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.  (Mar-Apr 2006) 91-96.
  • 1998-1999 Directory of Campus EMS Organizations, with B. Wilson, eds. National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation. 1998.
  • "Campus Based Emergency Medical Services." Journal of Pre-Med Studies 8 (Winter 1998) 9-11.
  • "Understanding Hospital Referrals to Home Health Agencies," with K.H. Dansky and L. Gamm. Hospital and Health Services Administration 41 (Fall 1996): 331-342.
  • "The Impact of Insured Status for Firearm Injuries: Predicting the Intensity of Services for Inpatient Care in Pennsylvania Hospitals." M.S. Thesis, The Pennsylvania State University. 1996.
Presentations
  • "Developing your EMS Organization."  Presented at the National Collegiate EMS Foundation conference, Baltimore MD, February 25, 2007.
  • "Promoting Your Organization" with Timothy McMichael.  Presented at the National Collegiate EMS Foundation conference, Baltimore MD, February 29, 2004.
  • "Developing a Plan for Large Scale Events."  Presented at the National Collegiate EMS Foundation conference, Arlington  VA, February 23, 2003.
  • "The Financial Impact of Inpatient Care for Firearm Injuries on Pennsylvania Hospitals," with J.R. Grana, and C.A. Calkins. Presented at the American Public Health Association "Empowering the Disadvantaged: Social Justice in Public Health" annual meeting, Injury Control and Emergency Health Services section, New York NY, November 20, 1996.
  • "The Relationship Between Household Composition and Health Services Utilization," with C.A. Calkins and J.R. Grana. Presented at the American Public Health Association "Public Health and Diversity: Opportunities for Equity" annual meeting, Washington DC. November 2, 1994.
  • "Alcohol Emergencies Workshop," with P. Hageman, Presented at the Council for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse "Celebrating Success" conference, University Park PA. October 4, 1994. Awarded Outstanding Contribution Award by the Council for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse.
Penn State University Courses Taught
  • H P A 057 - Consumer Choices in Health Care.  Instructor.
  • H P A 101 - Introduction to Health Services Organization. Lecturer and Teaching Assistant.
  • H P A 301 - Health Services Policy Issues. Lecturer.
  • H P A 310 - Health Care Medical Needs. Teaching Assistant.
  • H P A 332 - Health Systems Management.  Instructor.
  • H P A 440 - Principles of Epidemiology. Teaching Assistant.
  • H P A 445 - Health Economics. Teaching Assistant.
  • H P A 450 - Health Services Regulatory Policies. Teaching Assistant.
  • KINES 403 - Emergency Medical Technology. Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

Reviewer

  • Elsevier.  Post Publication review of Virtual Patient Encounters (VPE) simulation software, Wolfsong Informatics, LLC:  Tashorom, Jay and Ellen Sullins (2007).  2007.
  • Elsevier.   Pre publication review of Emergency Medical Technician: Making the Difference, Chapleau, Will and Peter Pons (2007).  2005.
  • Elsevier.  Post publication review of Mosby's EMT-B Certification Preparation and Review, Shade, Bruce (2002).  2004.
  • Elsevier.  Pre publication review of Mosby's Workbook to Accompany Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook, Shade, Bruce (2002).  2001.
  • Elsevier.  Post publication review of Mosby's EMT Intermediate Textbook, Shade, Bruce.  (1997).  1998.

Current Professional Organizations

  • Centre County Partnership for Community Health (Board of Directors).  2000 - Present.
  • Leadership Centre County.  2002 - Present.
  • National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (Board of Directors 1995 - Present, Past Chairman).  1993 - Present.
  • National EMS Museum Foundation (Region 21 Director).  2007 - Present.
  • Penn State Emergency Medical Services Alumni Interest Group (President 1999 - Present, Founder). 1997 - Present.
Past Professional Organizations
  • American Hospital Association.  1992 - 1995.
  • American Public Health Association (Presenter 1994 & 1996). 1996 - 1997.
  • American Society for Public Administration.  1992 - 1995.
  • Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree Health & Safety Staff.  2001 & 2005.
  • Centre County Coalition Against Tobacco.  2004-2006.
  • Centre County Council for Human Services.  2000 - 2006.
  • Centre County Local Children's Team.  2000 - 2006.
  • Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (Co-Chair 2001-2002).  2000 - 2004.
  • Employee Assistance Network (Board of Directors 1998 - 2000).  1996 - 2000.
  • Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Keystone Chapter. (Membership Committee Chair 1999 - 2000).  1996 - 2001.
  • Homeless Children and Youth Task Force of Centre County.  2000 - 2006.
  • Huntingdon County Council for Human Services.  2004-2006.
  • Huntingdon County Healthy Community Partnership.  2004-2006.
  • Lancaster County Association of Chemical Dependency Professionals.  1996 - 2000.
  • Pennsylvania Early Intervention Providers Association. 2000 - 2004.
  • Penn State Emergency Medical Services Association (Past President, Founder). 1993 - 2007.
  • South Central Pennsylvania Coalition of Foster Care Providers.  1998 - 2000.

Community Volunteer Organizations

  • Central Region Emergency Strike Team (Administration Coordinator)
  • Centre County Ambulance Association Honor Guard (Commander)
  • Centre LifeLink EMS (Officer-in-Charge)
  • Centre Volunteers in Medicine (Board of Directors)
  • Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America (Executive Board)
  • Pleasant Gap American Legion (Finance Officer)

Academic Awards

  • The Pennsylvania State University Department of Health Policy & Administration Graduate Assistantship.  1991 - 1994.
  • Pennsylvania National Guard Scholarship.  1990 & 1991.
  • The Pennsylvania State University Department of Public Administration Mowitz Fellowship.  1989 & 1990.
  • Navy ROTC Academic Scholarship.  1980 - 1983.

Awards

  • Boy Scouts of America, Nittany Mountain District Service Award.  2006.
  • Pleasant Gap Legionnaire of the Year.  2005
  • National Collegiate EMS Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.  2003.
  • State College Jaycees Health Care Professional of the Year.  2003
  • Army Achievement Medal.  1991
  • Navy Personal Letter of Commendation.  1987
  • Eagle Scout.  1977

EMS Certifications

  • Emergency Medical Services - Instructor (Pennsylvania Department of Health).
  • Emergency Medical Technician (Pennsylvania Department of Health).
  • Basic Life Support - Instructor (American Heart Association).
  • Health Care Provider (American Heart Association).
  • Hazardous Materials - Operations Level (Bucks County Community College).
  • Search and Rescue Field Team Leader (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations (Penn State University).