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Linda Hook has enjoyed a 24-year healthcare career. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Texas Austin, 1974. In 1988, she completed her Master of Science in Health Professions at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. In 2007, Linda received her Master of Science in Nursing from University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.
Linda is currently the Clinical Director, Women’s and Preventive Health Services, Bexar County Hospital District, d/b/a University Health System. She also holds an academic appointment with University of Incarnate Word School of Nursing and Allied Health. Linda is a regular presenter on public health issues and a published author. Linda resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Recent Presentations
- Challenge of Information Dissemination during a Disaster: The San Antonio Perspective-Hurricanes Katrina/Rita, American Public Health Association, 2006
- The Public Health Workforce Perspective, Texas Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention System, 2007
- Assessment of Evidence-based Prevention Practices within a Residency Based Family Practice Center, Texas Public Health Association, 2008
Honors and Awards
- Texas Nurses Association, Region 8, Nurse of the Year, 2005
- Florence Nightingale Society, University of the Incarnate Word, 2008
- Sister Mary Frank Leadership Award, University of the Incarnate Word, 2007
- Caring for the Uninsured Week, Individual Recognition for Children’s Health Care, 2008
Memberships and Offices in Professional Societies
- Texas Office of Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Task Force
- American Public Health Association Abstract Reviewer for Annual Conference 2008 President, Texas Public Health Association
- District 8, Texas Nurses Association, American Nurses Association affiliation
- Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
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