The Medica Research Institute named Glenn Flores, MD, distinguished chair in health policy research.
Here are five things to know:
1. As distinguished chair, Dr. Flores will advance the Institute’s health policy research initiatives and strengthen its network and partnerships.
2. Dr. Flores previously held various positions at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health System of Texas.
3. He has consulted for the U.S. Surgeon General, Institute of Medicine, CDC, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, American Medical Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, First Focus and Sesame Street Workshop.
4. His research includes pediatric health services, public and population health, racial disparities in children’s healthcare, language in healthcare, insuring the uninsured, health policy and childhood obesity.
5. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association and Academic Pediatric Association have all awarded Dr. Flores for his research.
“The research and advocacy efforts that Dr. Flores has led have advanced child health policy on a national scale,” said Kristina Bloomquist, executive director of the Medica Research Institute.
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