Abbey Ruhland
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Epidemiologist
Water Bourne Diseases Unit
Minnesota Department of Health
Background
From Minot, ND and have a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from NDSU.
Specialization at NDSU
Management of Infectious Disease
How did the NDSU MPH prepare you for the workforce?
It gave me a foundation on the principles of public health and epidemiology
Current Position
Epidemiologist in the Waterborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health
How are you impacting the health of your region?
I'm conducting surveillance and investigating outbreaks of waterborne disease in the state of Minnesota. I also work on social media and communication campaigns to educate the public and keep them from getting sick.