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Kristen Copeland, MD, Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Pediatrics Cincinnati, OH

Professor of Pediatrics Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • Rice University
    Rice UniversityB.A., Science Studies and French, Cum Laude, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholars Award 2008
  • Dean’s Scholar Award University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 2006
  • Pi Delta Phi 1994

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Using Quality Improvement to Design Early Childhood Services Navigation in Primary Care  
    Amy L. King, Courtney M. Brown, Cynthia C. White, Kristen A. Copeland, Pediatric Quality and Safety, 7/2023
  • Child-care center characteristics associated with preschoolers' physical activity  
    Khoury, JC, Kalkwarf, HJ, Amer J Prev Med, 1/12/2015
  • Relationship between parental perception and concern for child weight and influence on obesogenic parenting practices  
    Swyden, K, Sisson, S.B., Lora, K., Weedn, A., Morris, A.S., DeGrace, B, Advances in Pediatric Research, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Is Readiness to Change Level Predictive of Behavior Modification in Pediatric Obesity? Findings from an RCT
    Kharofa RY, Sucharew HJ, Meurer JR, Pediatric Academic Societies 2015 Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/28/2015
  • Association between maternal stress, work status, and feeding practices among preschool children
    Swyden, K., Sisson, S.B., Sheffield-Morris, A., Lora, K.R., Weedn, A., DeGrace, B, Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1/3/2015
  • Child-care center characteristics associated with preschoolers' physical activity at the center and over the full 24-hour day: the importance of giving time and space ...
    Khoury J, Kalkwarf, H, Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Randomized Controlled Trial of Wellness Action Plan Addressing Diet and Activity Modifications in Children 
    Kharofa, RY, Sucharew, H, Meurer, JR
    1/1/2015
  • Daycare snacks lacking in nutritional value 
    Copeland, KA, Wall Street Journal online
    1/8/2013
  • The Importance of Child’s Play 
    Copeland, KA, Wall Street Journal
    1/27/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Child Care Centers Offering Too Little Outdoor Time
    Child Care Centers Offering Too Little Outdoor TimeNovember 28th, 2015
  • Preschoolers in Daycare Need More Outdoor Time
    Preschoolers in Daycare Need More Outdoor TimeNovember 27th, 2015
  • Kids in Day Care Need More Outdoor Play Time
    Kids in Day Care Need More Outdoor Play TimeNovember 13th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • The Influence Of Child Care Center Environment On Children'S Physical ActivityNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2012
  • The Influence Of Child Care Center Environment On Children'S Physical ActivityNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2008–2009

Hospital Affiliations