
Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
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Education

Walden University
2005 - 2014Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Health Services with concentration in Community Health Promotion and EducationActivities and Societies: Dissertation Title: "Learning Style Needs and Effectiveness of Health Literacy Education" Dissertation Title: "Learning Style Needs and Effectiveness of Health Literacy Education"

Woodruff High School
1983 - 1987
University of St. Francis
2003 - 2005M.S. Health Services Administration
Bradley University
1987 - 1988
Experience

Proctor Hospital
Jan 1989 - Jan 2001Coder
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Jan 1997 - Jan 1998Coder
YPRO Corporation
Jan 2000 - Jan 2004Manager of Remote Coding and Development
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Jan 2001 - Jan 2002Supervisor of Health Information Services
Midstate College
Jan 2002 - Jul 2019Director of Health Information TechnologyDuring my time in this position, I have been responsible for curriculum development and advising students.

Illinois Central College
Aug 2019 - Jul 2020Assistant to the Dean of Health Careers
Illinois Central College
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021COVID-19 Education Developer
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Jan 2021 - Jan 2021Lecturer
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Coding Specialist
AHIMAJul 1996
Registered Health Information Administrator
AHIMAJun 2003
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAILHIMA Professional Achievement Award Illinois Health Information Management Association Apr 2015 The purpose of the Professional Achievement is to honor an ILHIMA member for contemporary or innovative achievement which advances the ideals of the profession. Criteria for selection includes any of the following:• Made a significant contribution to the body of health information management knowledge through the preparation of outstanding published material.• To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of journal/newsletter… Show more The purpose of the Professional Achievement is to honor an ILHIMA member for contemporary or innovative achievement which advances the ideals of the profession. Criteria for selection includes any of the following:• Made a significant contribution to the body of health information management knowledge through the preparation of outstanding published material.• To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of journal/newsletter articles, books or chapters of books. Materials other than books must be published within one year of the time of nomination.• Presentation of HIM–related topics at seminars • Presentation or publication of research findings related to HIM initiatives. Show less
- Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAAmerican Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Literary Legacy Triumph Award AHIMA 2012
- Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAFellow of the American Health Information Management Association AHIMA Jun 2008
Volunteer Experience
Consumer Engagement Task Force
Issued by American Health Information Management Association
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAPresident Elect - Peoria North Rotary
Issued by Rotary International on Jul 2025
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMADirector of Advocacy
Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2024
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAPast President
Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2023
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAPresident
Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2022
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAPresident Elect
Issued by ILHIMA on Jun 2021
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAHealth Information Management Council
Issued by CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management on Dec 2016
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMADirector of Education
Issued by ILHIMA on Apr 2017
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMAPresident
Issued by Central Illinois Health Information Management Association on May 2016
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMARegional Director
Issued by ILHIMA on Apr 2016
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMABoard Member - Peoria North Rotary
Issued by Rotary International on Aug 2019
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMADirector of Advocacy
Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2020
Associated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
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