MS, Loyola University Chicago
BS, Northern Illinois University
Pediatric primary care, Asthma, Obesity, Quality of life, Breastfeeding
Manion is an Advance Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of pediatric clinical experience. During her doctoral studies at Loyola University, she researched the comorbidities of obesity and asthma and their affects on quality of life.
Dr. Manion has presented her research nationally as well as internationally. She is also a medical round table member for Pathways Awareness, which provides families and health care professionals worldwide with information and resources to help children achieve their full potential. Her research interest include obesity, asthma, quality of life, breastfeeding, and gun violence.
Dr. Manion has done medical volunteer work in Belize, Central America and Ghana, West Africa.
Dr. Manion’s primary teaching responsibilities are in the primary care pediatric DNP program.
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Ellen Rudy Clore Excellence in Scholarly Writing Award for Research, 2017
Outstanding Poster Award, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2016
RU Engaged Service Grant Healthcare Education/Promotion, 2015
McNeil Foundation Grant, 2013
Community Service Grant, Rush University, 2013
NAPNAP Foundation Research Grant, 2007
Graduate Advanced Practice Award, American Lung Association, 2005
Speaking Engagements
“Obesity and Asthma: A Double Whammy”, 2013 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Houston, TX, October 21, 2013.
“Obesity and Asthma: The Connection”, Current Topics Impacting Asthma: Asthma and Lifestyle; Chicago Asthma Consortium Quarterly Meeting. Chicago, IL May 8, 2013.
“Promoting Breastfeeding Among Low Income, Pregnant Adolescents”, Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition 2013 Conference: Educate Collaborate Advocate, Promoting Health Across the Life Span. Lisle, IL, May 2, 2013.
“Critical Issues: Clues to Solving the Puzzles”, Illinois Department of Public Health, The Itch That Rashes and Other Skin Disorders in Children, April 23, 2012- Springfield, IL and April 27, 2012- Lisle, IL.
“Quality of Life and Health Outcomes in Overweight and Non-Overweight Children with Asthma”, 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Dublin, Ireland, November 5th, 2009.
Manion, A., Wideman, M., & Tutlewski, A. (2018). Breastfeeding attitudes among adolescent mothers attending a nutrition breastfeeding support group. Clinical Nursing Studies, 6(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/cns.v6n1p28
Manion, A.B. & Velsor-Friedrich, B. (2017). Quality of life and health outcomes in overweight and non-overweight children with asthma. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 31(1), 37-45. DOI: https://www.jpedhc.org/article/S0891-5245(16)00009-2/fulltext
Manion, A.B. & Odiaga, J. (2014). Health care economics and the advanced practice registered nurse. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(5), 466-469.
Manion, A. B. (2013). Asthma and Obesity: The Dose Effect. Nursing Clinics of North America, 48(1), 151- 158.
Manion, A. B. (2012). The Medical Home: The debate over who is qualified to drive the bus. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 26(5), 393-395.