Women’s Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Menstrual Health and Hygiene
Community and Population Health
Medical and Health Professions Education, Teaching, and Learning
Contact Information
1015 Walnut Street
Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-1878
215-923-7583 fax
Lecturer
Research & Clinical Interests
Education
PhD, Temple University
MPH, West Chester University
Publications
- Family Medicine's Role in Policy and Advocacy: Reflections From a Team's Advocacy for People With Disabilities
- Period Poverty: An Epidemiologic and Biopsychosocial Analysis
- “It shouldn't be just hush-hush”: A qualitative community-based study of menstrual health communication among women in Philadelphia
- COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Trends Among Immunocompromised Patients
- Interpreting Difficult Conversations—Evaluating How to Support Medical Interpreters in the Delivery of Serious News
Certifications
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
Biography
Dr. Allison Casola is a Senior Research Investigator and the Assistant Director of Research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Casola’s research surrounds sexual and reproductive health, specifically the psychosocial correlates associated with contraceptive use behaviors, women’s health and wellness in primary care, as well as communication norms and attitudes towards menstrual health and wellness. Dr. Casola is an active member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and has served as the Chair of the organization’s Student Assembly, ex-officio member of the APHA Executive Board, and a member of APHA’s Inter-Sectional Council Steering Committee and Nominations Committee. Dr. Casola earned a PhD in Epidemiology from Temple University, a Master of Public Health degree from West Chester University, and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).