Shannon D. Simonovich, PhD, RN
Dr. Shannon D. Simonovich's program of research focuses on using the life course approach to study maternal mental health and intergenerational outcomes, particularly the relationship between perinatal mood disorders and adverse birth outcomes including preterm birth and low birth weight. As founder of the Maternal Child Health Initiative, she partners with an interdisciplinary team of scholars to improve maternal morbidity and mortality across the US.
She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health Nursing Science at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, a Governing Councilor representing Public Health Nursing in the American Public Health Association, a member of the Executive Board for the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology, and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. Dr. Simonovich also serves as the Associate Director of the Midwest Nursing History Research Center, working with MNHRC leadership to increase the center's mission and visibility locally, nationally and globally.
She is author of more than 50 peer-reviewed publications to date. She is passionate about intergenerational mental health wellness and mentorship of the next generation of nursing leaders.
Specialization and Interests:
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Maternal Child Health
- Health Disparities
- Life Course Approach
- Qualitative Methodology
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Professional Affiliations:
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG)
- Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN)
