Hudson Headwaters
Howard J Ritz is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a strong focus on otolaryngology and allergy management. Currently serving as the Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer and Physician Assistant in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Glens Falls Hospital since February 2014, Ritz also works as a Physician Assistant in otolaryngology at Hudson Headwaters. With a long-standing commitment to allergy education, Ritz leads the Anaphylaxis Community Expert Team, working to improve awareness and response to anaphylaxis. Previous roles include Vice President at Industrial Med Testing and various Physician Assistant positions specializing in allergy and asthma management. Ritz holds a Doctorate of Medical Science from A.T. Still University and multiple degrees related to physician assistance and emergency health services.
Hudson Headwaters
Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving nearly 100,000 North Country residents from 21 health centers between South Glens Falls and the Canadian border. The network delivers specialty services in obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, care management, dentistry, labs, and imaging, and collaborates with other organizations to deliver specialty care in underserved areas.