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Oreta M. Samples, D.H.Sc.
Public Health Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
(478) 825-6904
(478) 827-3023
sampleso@fvsu.edu
Academic Program: Public Health Graduate Program
Expertise:
- zoonotic diseases
- parasitology
- environmental science
Honors/Awards:
- Georgia Public Health Association – Student Ambassador 2003-2005
- Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society – 1993, 1994
- Honor Roll Student – 1992, 1993
- USDA/APHIS Tutorial Award – 1992, 1993, 1994
- USDA/ARS Tutorial Award – 1992, 1993, 1994
- Hill’s Pet Food Tutorial Award – 1991
Education:
Doctor of Health Sciences: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2008)
Master of Public Health: Environmental Sciences - Fort Valley State University (2005)
Bachelor of Science: Veterinary Technology - Fort Valley State University (1994)
Recent Publications/Presentations:
Textbooks and Journal Articles:
- McCurnin’s Textbook for Veterinary Technologists, 9th Edition (2018). Bassert, Joanna, Samples, OM, Beal, A
- Served as co-editor as well as authoring three chapters within the text.
- Mosby’s Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians:
- Chapter 2: Urinalysis and Hematology
- Tasks for Veterinary Assistants, 3rd Edition, 2014
- Chapter 2: Professional Conduct
- Chapter 8: Nursing Skills
- Chapter 13: Endoscopy
- Academic Letters, March 2022: Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Blood Pressure Amongst Freshman Undergraduate Students. Access at: (99+) (PDF) Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Blood Pressure Amongst Freshman Undergraduate Students | Oreta Samples - Academia.edu
- NAVTA Journal, Jan. 2022: A Technicians Guide to Understanding Viruses and Vaccines, Samples, OM
- Research Gate (RG) November 2021: Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Blood Pressure Amongst Freshman Undergraduate Students, Samples, OM, Kalu, KA; Access at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356056962_Prevalence_of_Obesity_and_Elevated_Blood_Pressure_Amongst_Freshman_Undergraduate_Students
- NAVTA Journal, 2021: Pathologies Occurring Between White-tail Deer and Domestic Ruminant Species, Samples, OM, Kalu, K.
- Journal of Agriculture and Life Science, Vol. 7, No. 1, June 2020: The Feasibility of Organic Methods of Weed Control in Organic Peanut Control, Rowe, Sedrick, Sharif-Harris, H, Riley, C, Samples, OM
- Professional Agricultural Workers Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, October 2019: A Retrospective Study of EPA’s Record of Decision Report on the Woolfolk Arsenic and Lead Contamination in Fort Valley, Georgia, Ojarikre, Ovigueroye, Samples, OM, Surrency, J
- Georgia Environmental Health Journal, Vol. 42, June 2019: Take 2 Pills and Call Me in the Morning, Pitts, JA, Samples, OM
- Georgia Environmental Health Journal, Vol. 42, June 2019: Lead Toxicity: A Danger to Children in Rural Communities, Kalu, KA, Surrency, J, Samples, OM