Health Director
City of Laredo Health Department
Laredo, Texas, United States
Dr. Richard A. Chamberlain is a highly accomplished public health professional. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas A&M International University, and his Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Health from Capella University. Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions in public health, including Assistant Health Director for Programs and Services, Chief of Epidemiology, Chief of Health Education and Promotion, High Consequence Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, and Sanitarian. Currently, he serves as the Director of the City of Laredo Health Department and is an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at Texas A & M International University. He is also the Senior Advisor of Border Health for the Wellness Equity Alliance.
Dr. Chamberlain holds various licenses and certifications, including being a Texas Department of State Health Services Registered Sanitarian, Community Health Worker, National League Cycling Instructor, Certified Public Health Administrator, Certified Public Manager, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Lead Trainer. He is an active member of several organizations, such as the American Public Health Association, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Society of Epidemiological Research, State of Texas Border Health Officials Task Force, National Association of Community Health Workers, Texas Association of City and County Health Officials, and the National Association of City and County Health Officials.
Dr. Chamberlain's primary goal is to achieve health equity for the residents of Laredo. He strongly believes that better partnerships lead to better health outcomes, which is why his research focuses on health equity, minority health, and health disparities. He is committed to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their social position or other socially determined circumstances.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET