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Kathy
Vesha, RN, BSN, MA
Formerly: Kick It!
The James
The Ohio State University
Education:
B.S. Nursing. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. June 1971
Post Graduate Training:
M.A. Workforce Development and Education, The Ohio State University, College of Education, Columbus, Ohio. December 2000
Affiliations:
Program Manager
April 2003 - present. JamesCare for Life, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Registered Nurse
April 1996-April 2003. High Risk Perinatal Project. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Charge Nurse
October 1991-April 1996. Adolescent Health Center, Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Nurse Clinician
November 1990 - March 1992. Promoting Pediatric Primary Care, Research Grant from Ohio Department of Health, Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Staff Nurse
May 1984 - July 1990. In-Vitro Fertilization, Infertility Clinic, University Reproductive Center, Columbus, Ohio
Grants:
"Kick It! for Pregnant Teens"
June 2003. March of Dimes
2000 - 2002. John W. Galbreath Grant, March of Dimes
"Improving Prenatal Compliance and Outcomes for the Pregnant Diabetic Mother and Her Baby"
2002. March of Dimes
"Improving Pregnancy Outcomes for the Substance Abusing Pregnant Woman Through a Peer Support Mentoring Program"
1999. March of Dimes
"Using Chemical Dependency Counseling and Prenatal Care to Reduce the Incidence of Maternal and Infant Morbidity and Mortality"
1998. March of Dimes
"Prevention of Maternal Fetal Morbidity Utilizing Community Related Health Resources"
1997. March of Dimes
"Using an Outreach Nurse to Increase Compliance for a High Risk Population of Substance Abusing Pregnant Women"
1996. March of Dimes