Jennifer R. Bello-Kottenstette, M.D.

Associate professor; Associate director, Health Criminology Research Consortium
Department of Family and Community Medicine

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Courses Taught

Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program; clinical practice focused on addiction medicine at Assisted Recovery Centers of America; health services researcher

Education

Fellowships
University of Chicago Primary Care Research and Ethics

Residency
West Suburban Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

M.H.S.
University of Chicago

Research Interests

• Understanding and addressing the unique reproductive health needs of men and women with substance use disorders

Publications and Media Placements

Bello JK, Hearing C, Salas J, Weinstock J, Linhorst D. Trends in substance use by gender among participants in a jail-based substance use disorder treatment program: 1998-2016. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2020. Jan;65(1):97-102. PMID: 31386191. 

Bello JK, Baxley C, Weinstock J. Preconception Health Services for Women with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): A Review and Best Practice Recommendation. Translational Issues in Psychological Science. 2021. Jan;7(2): 154-165.  

Bello JK, Johnson A, Skiold-Hanlin, S. Perspectives on preconception health among formerly incarcerated women with substance use disorders. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 2021. Dec;131:108545. PMID: 34218993. 

Bello JK, Salas J, Grucza, R. Preconception health service provision among women with and without substance use disorders. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2022. Jan;230:109194. PMID: 34871977. 

Bello JK, Jaegers L. Interprofessional and community engagement for evaluating and growing evidence-based criminal justice practice and policy. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. 2023 7(1):E34.