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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