12/21/17 

HAYS, Kan. – An article written by three Fort Hays State University faculty members was recently selected for publication in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Health and Human Services Administration.

“Challenges of Increased Diabetes Prevalence: Implications of Cardio and Renal Comorbidities for Hispanic and White Middle Aged Nursing Home Residents Diagnosed with Diabetes in Texas, 1999 and 2009,” analyzes data from the federal Minimum Data Set and draws comparisons based on ethnicity and gender to identify trends and disparities.

The article was written by Dr. Leland Coxe, assistant professor of political science, Kathie Lennertz, instructor of mathematics, and Dr. Roberta Martine, instructor of sociology.