About
David Westfall is a Professor affiliated with Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and serves as the District Public Health Director for District 2 at the Georgia Department of Public Health, overseeing 13 counties in north Georgia. His work focuses on expanding healthcare access, particularly for HIV patients and the uninsured, through initiatives like the Ryan White Clinic and the Good News Clinics (GNC).
Education: PhD/Master's from Rollins School of Public Health (2009).
Research interests include public health infrastructure development, emergency preparedness, and healthcare equity. He actively contributes to Rollins through teaching and thesis committee service.
He founded the Good News Clinics (GNC) providing $22M in free healthcare annually to Hall County residents. Engaged in leadership roles for organizations addressing uninsured populations, child abuse victims, and emergency response.
Advising and grants: Serves on thesis committees for the Executive MPH program. No specific grant details mentioned in text.
Labs/Teams: Co-founder and advisory board member of Good News Clinics, actively involved in its operations.
