Dr. Janice Collins-McNeil, Ph.D., APRN, PHN, CNS, FNP-BC, is a nurse scientist, advanced practice clinician, and Associate Professor at North Carolina Central University. Her career focuses on public health frameworks prioritizing health equity, social justice, and culturally responsive care for underserved populations.
Dr. Collins-McNeil’s research and clinical practice focus on addressing chronic diseases and health disparities in marginalized communities, particularly those disproportionately affected by Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, co-morbid Depression, and Opioid use disorder. She integrates primary care within public health settings to meet the complex needs of these populations through evidence-based, community-engaged approaches.
With demonstrated leadership and public health education expertise, Dr. Collins-McNeil excels in chronic disease prevention and management, opiate use disorder, disability assessments, and interdisciplinary research. Her commitment to health advocacy spans public and private sectors, serving vulnerable groups, including veterans, low-income families, and racial/ethnic minorities. She is committed to improving health outcomes for individuals and populations by advancing equitable care delivery models.
Dr. Collins-McNeil has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications that contribute to the evidence base on health disparities, chronic disease management, and culturally responsive care. She is committed to advancing equitable care delivery models that improve health outcomes at both individual and population levels.