Eric Griggs, MD

Eric Griggs, MD has a diverse range of work experience. Starting in 2018, they served as a Health Equity Ambassador for the American Psychological Association. In 2019, they became a Clinical Assistant Professor at Xavier University of Louisiana - College of Pharmacy, where they trained and educated students in the field of pharmacy. That same year, they also became a Research Assistant Professor at LSU Health Sciences Center - School of Medicine, focusing on community engagement and educational programming for medical students. In 2020, they contributed as an APHA Abstract Reviewer for the American Public Health Association. Eric also worked as a Louisiana Health Promotion Ambassador for the Louisiana Department of Health, contributing to efforts to reduce health disparities and support health equity. In 2021, they served as a Medical Contributor for the Black News Channel and joined the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network's National Advisory Board. In 2022, they became an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Currently, they hold the position of Assistant Vice President of Community Health Affairs at Access Health Louisiana, where they are responsible for developing and implementing programs to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations. Throughout their career, Eric has demonstrated a commitment to promoting health equity and addressing social determinants of health.

Eric Griggs, MD attended the University of Notre Dame from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English/Pre-professional Studies. Eric then went on to enroll at Tulane University School of Medicine from 1992 to 1996, earning a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) degree. Following this, they completed a Transitional Residency Program in Family and Community Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine from 1996 to 1997.

In addition to their formal education, Eric Griggs, MD has pursued various certifications to further their professional development. Eric obtained a Certificate of Completion in Community Based Prevention Marketing and Introduction to Social Marketing from the South Florida College of Public Health in October 2021. In August 2020, they completed the Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice course offered by Johns Hopkins University through Coursera.

Furthermore, Dr. Griggs has obtained multiple certificates from the World Health Organization, including Confirmation of Participation in various courses related to the clinical care, treatment facility design, prevention, and control of severe acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Eric has also earned certificates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such as Occupational Health Considerations for the Infection Prevention and Control Program and Storytelling for Public Health - CDC Train.

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