The Intersection of Leadership, Health Equity, and Climate Justice | Dr. Alan Greenglass | Part I

Dr. Alan S. Greenglass is a retired physician and health system executive. After studying engineering at Columbia University, he turned to health care as a way to combine his interest in science and his desire to find solutions to societal problems. He graduated from Brown University School of Medicine where he also trained in Internal Medicine. He was a primary care internist and physician manager at Kaiser Permanents in Connecticut and Director of Internal Medicine and Urgent Care of Yale University before continuing his management career in Delaware as Senior VP for the Christiana Care Health System .

Dr. Greenglass’s health care interests and expertise include population health, the social determinants of health, and preventative medicine as well as how to make health care more accessible, affordable, and equitable. His experience spans over four decades.

A constant learner, his involvement in working for a better global future embraces environmental concerns, including climate change and health, extreme heat, outdoor and indoor air quality, and environmental justice. Instilled in him since childhood is “live to make the world a better place.” To that end, he is determined to motivate people to care for their environment.

Alan and his wife live in Delaware, and they travel extensively at home and abroad. New Zealand, Iceland, Japan, the Galapagos, Patagonia, and Tanzania are among their recent trips. They have two grown daughters, and two young granddaughters. Other interests include cycling, gardening, and reading. Learning to play the piano is next on his list!

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