Christina Burke-Poland

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Student Health Center

Christina Burke-Poland, CRNP, MSN, serves as director of the student health center at Frostburg State University, where she demonstrates exceptional commitment to community health initiatives.

Burke-Poland brings her credentials as a certified registered nurse practitioner with a Master of Science in nursing to her leadership role focused on improving health care access for students and community members alike.

Burke-Poland was nominated for the Community Outreach award category by the university’s former vice president of student affairs. According to Dr. Artie Lee Travis, Burke-Poland’s professional contributions extend beyond standard health care delivery to include significant educational initiatives and advocacy work.

“Chrissy’s tireless dedication to improving health care access, advancing health education, and advocating for student and community well-being makes her an exemplary candidate for this prestigious recognition,” wrote Travis, underlining the multifaceted nature of Burke-Poland’s contributions to community health initiatives.

Her office in the Student Health Center on the FSU campus focuses on enhancing student wellness while also extending those benefits to the broader Frostburg community. The nomination highlights Burke-Poland’s commitment to multiple aspects of public health, including accessibility, education and advocacy.

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