Pauline Anderson Greene earns Doctor of Health Administration

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

Eagle Pass registered dietitian Pauline Anderson Greene earned a Doctor of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Spring Commencement Ceremony held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Greene was accompanied by her husband, Robert Greene, and family members at the Spring Commencement Ceremony in Glendale, Arizona.

Greene’s dissertation for her Doctor of Health Administration was titled “Cultural Relevance of Diabetes Management Programs for Mexican-Americans Living Along the Texas-Mexico Border.”

Greene expressed her gratitude to the Maverick County Hospital District in Eagle Pass, Texas for allowing her to conduct her research study at the local hospital district’s Diabetes Management Program, particularly former Chief Executive Officer Elcira Bares and Sister Ursula Herrera, R.N..

Greene also thanked her Dissertation Committee for their support and guidance throughout her research study, including Dr. Suzanne Richins (Chair), Dr. Gema Hernandez, and Dr. Jeffery Rhoades, as well as her husband, Robert Greene, for his dedication and commitment.

Dr. Greene dedicated her dissertation “to all those health professionals who work diligently in providing services for those dealing with diabetes” and to the beautiful people of the Texas-Mexico border who inspire her every day to improve health care services and overall public health.