Hae-Ra Han

Hae-Ra Han is a prominent faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, holding several key positions:

Academic Roles

Dr. Han serves as the Associate Dean for Community Programs and Initiatives at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.12 She is also a Professor of Nursing with a joint appointment at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.14

Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on:

• Improving health care for traditionally underserved ethnic minority populations
• Enhancing health literacy
• Promoting health equity

Dr. Han's work has helped improve cervical cancer screening among African and Asian immigrant women, as well as women living with HIV.12 She also promotes resilience and self-management among patients and families dealing with chronic conditions like dementia, diabetes, and hypertension.13

Areas of Expertise

• Health literacy
• Chronic care
• Health equity
• Measurement in healthcare

Population of Interest

Dr. Han's research targets:

• People with limited health literacy
• Individuals with limited English proficiency
• People of color
• Immigrants2

Affiliations

She is affiliated with several centers at Johns Hopkins, including:

• Center for Equity in Aging
• Center for Cardiovascular & Chronic Care
• Center for Community Programs, Innovation, and Scholarship (COMPASS)
• Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation
• PROMOTE Center1

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Han has received numerous awards from organizations such as the Urban Health Institute, the Southern Nursing Research Society, and the American Public Health Association, among others.1