Mary Larson

Associate Professor

Faculty

Public Health

Dr. Mary Larson

Areas of Study & Research

  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Patient-Centered Care (e.g. patient activation, patient self-management, providers’ use of Empathy)
  • Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Academic Detailing
  • College Health and Academic Success
  • Diverse Populations
  • Mixed Methods
  • Group Training and Facilitation (e.g. Art of Hosting)

Courses Taught

HNES 721: Health Promotion Programs
HNES/PH 725: Promoting Health through Policy, Systems, and Environment
HNES/PH 745: Community Health Leadership

Awards & Honors

Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship (2011-2013)

Professional Associations

American Public Health Association
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
North Dakota Public Health Association
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Education

  • 2008, Doctor of Philosophy, Foundations of Education and Research, Research Methodologies, 2008 University of North Dakota
  • 1996, Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota
  • 1988, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Health and Fitness, Gustavus Adolphus College

Publications

Skoy E, Rubinstein E, Nagel L, Preugshas AH, Larson M. Preparedness for a pandemic: Independent community pharmacists’ experiences delivering COVID-19 vaccines. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2023; S1544-3191(23)00076-6. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2023.03.008.

Preparedness for a pandemic: Independent community pharmacists’ experiences delivering COVID-19 vaccines - PMC (nih.gov)

Meyer, S. & Larson, M. (in press). Physical activity, stress, and academic performance in college: Does exposure to stress reduction information make a difference? College Student Journal.

David, S. & Larson, M. (in press). Athlete’s perception of athletic trainer empathy: How important is it? Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.

Lewis, T. F., Larson, M. F., & Korcuska, J. S. (2017). Strengthening the planning process of motivational interviewing using goal attainment scaling. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 3 (3), 195-210.

Gold, A., Larson, M., Strang, M., & Tucker, J. (2017). Classroom nutrition education combined with fruit and vegetable taste testing improves children's dietary intake. Journal of School Health, 87(2), 106-113.

Myrdal, M., Gold, A., Deal, J., Larson, M., & Strang, M. (2016). Relationship between personality type and fruit and vegetable preference in third and fourth grade students. Journal of Childhood Obesity.

Larson M, Orr M, & Warne DK. (2016). Using student health data to understand and promote academic success in higher education settings. College Student Journal, 50(4).

Pattanaik, S., McKay, L, Azure, L., Larson, M., & Gold, A. (2014, December). Using a participatory research method to understand the food environment on Spirit Lake Reservation. Tribal College Journal.