Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, Beaver College of Health Sciences
Truck drivers have long been known by public health experts to be at risk, as they are considered participants in one of the most unhealthy occupations in America. The long hours, isolation and lack of access to both healthy food and opportunities to exercise are a recipe for physical and mental illness.
Are there ways to help? Dr. Adam Hege, associate professor of public health and community health expert, thinks so. He has conducted research studies, written numerous papers about the topic, and hopes to shed light on what can be done to improve the quality of life for these hard-working individuals.
Hege specializes in community health and public health policy. He is currently conducting research on community health challenges in rural North Carolina as well as continuing his research on the health and safety of long-haul truck drivers.
Areas of Expertise:
Occupational/worksite health and safety
Health disparities among rural communities
Community-based participatory research
Food insecurity in rural North Carolina
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About Dr. Adam Hege
Truck drivers have long been known by public health experts to be at risk, as they are considered participants in one of the most unhealthy occupations in America. The long hours, isolation and lack of access to both healthy food and opportunities to exercise are a recipe for physical and mental illness.
Are there ways to help? Dr. Adam Hege, associate professor of public health and community health expert, thinks so. He has conducted research studies, written numerous papers about the topic, and hopes to shed light on what can be done to improve the quality of life for these hard-working individuals.
Hege specializes in community health and public health policy. He is currently conducting research on community health challenges in rural North Carolina as well as continuing his research on the health and safety of long-haul truck drivers.
Areas of Expertise:
Occupational/worksite health and safety
Health disparities among rural communities
Community-based participatory research
Food insecurity in rural North Carolina
| 2020 - Present | Associate Professor of Public Health, Appalachian State University ‐ Beaver College of Health Sciences | |
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| 2015 - 2020 | Assistant Professor of Public Health, Appalachian State University ‐ Beaver College of Health Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Member, American Public Health Association | Member, North Carolina Public Health Association | Member, North Carolina Society for Public Health Education | Member, Society for Public Health Education |
Honors and Awards
- College Award for Excellence in Community Engagement, Appalachian State University, Spring 2017
- Making a Difference Award for Beaver College of Health Sciences, Appalachian State University, Fall 2018
- Nominated by Appalachian State University for the North Carolina Board of Governors James E. Holshousher, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service, Spring 2019
- Interprofessional Education Champion Award for Beaver College of Health Sciences, Appalachian State University, Fall 2020
- Nominated by Appalachian State University for the 2021 NC Campus Compact Engaged Faculty Award, Fall 2020
Courses
- Professional Development in Public Health (PH 2400)
- Introduction to Public Health (PH 2000)
- Health Policy, Ethics & Law (PH 4600)
- Community Health (PH 3250)
| 2015 | PhD, University of North Carolina Greensboro ‐ Public Health | |
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| 2011 | MPA, App State University ‐ Public Administration | |
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| 2007 | MS, High Point University | |
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| 2003 | BA, University of North Carolina Wilmington | |
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