His work centers around Health Equity and Ethics in Medicine. Ellis has authored and co-authored papers in the American Journal of Public Health, the American Journal of Academic Medicine, the Journal of Philosophy and Ethics, and the Journal of Healthcare, Science, and the Humanities. Glenn Ellis is a renowned health Communications Specialist and wellness educator whose work centers around healthy equity and ethics in medicine. As a medical ethicist, researcher, lecturer, and the president of Strategies for Well-Being, LLC, Ellis has championed the ethical protection of patient rights, particularly historically underserved groups in medical care and clinical research.
Ellis has an extensive educational background. Following his undergraduate studies in Health Systems Planning and as a Pre-Med student at the University of Pennsylvania, he earned a Certificate in Health Care Ethics (CHCE) from St. Joseph’s University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Liverpool. He received fellowships in Bioethics Research and Narrative Medical Ethics from Harvard Medical School Bioethics Center, where he serves as a Capstone Advisor. He was a Visiting Scholar at the National Bioethics Center for Research and Healthcare at Tuskegee University and a member of the inaugural Ethics Committee of the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI) at Meharry Medical College. His extensive research and publications further underscore Ellis’ impact on health equity and ethics. He has authored and co-authored numerous papers in prestigious journals, including the American Journal of Public Health, the American Journal of Academic Medicine, the Journal of Philosophy and Ethics, and the Journal of Healthcare, Science, and the Humanities. His books, such as Which Doctor? (2008), Information is the Best Medicine (2012), and forthcoming titles A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Narrative Essays on Bioethical Dilemmas (2024) and The Heart of the Matter: A History of Medicine and its Messengers (2025), are part of the broad body of work that contributes Ellis’ commitment to healthcare, medicine, and public health.
Glenn Ellis is a seasoned media professional who has effectively communicated essential health messages and education through electronic and print media for several decades via Strategies for Well-Being. Recently, Glenn hosted the weekly radio program “Information is the Best Medicine,” broadcasting over 500 insightful episodes. The challenges and missteps observed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced Ellis’ commitment to health communication, prompting him to transition the radio program into a podcast format. The "Information is the Best Medicine” podcast delves into critical health topics such as dementia, heart disease, vaccines, end-of-life care, and numerous other pressing issues that affect us all. Consistent with all his media endeavors, the podcast attracts a diverse audience comprising laypeople and health professionals. Each episode is concise yet packed with empowering and actionable health information.
Why book Glenn Ellis for your media segments?
Please reach out to us today to book Glenn Ellis for your next media segment and give your audience the high-quality health information they need.
