Joshua A. Morton I

Joshua A. Morton I is a Professor at Youngstown State University (YSU), holding dual appointments in the Department of Health Professions within the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services and the Department of Management within the Williamson College of Business Administration. He also serves as the President and CEO of JB Morton Health & Associates, a holistic health practice in Dallas, TX, and has held roles as a Physician Provider with Quest Diagnostics and Medical Director for a non-profit wellness center in Atlanta, GA.

Education:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine), Xavier University School of Medicine (2007)
• MBA in Healthcare Management, Scranton University (2011)
• B.S. in Biology (Minor: Chemistry), Xavier University of Louisiana (2001)
• Holistic Practitioner/Herbalist, Hill College (2019)

Research & Teaching Focus: Dr. Morton emphasizes healthcare policy, legislation, and reform, particularly analyzing healthcare systems, supply-demand dynamics, and legislative impacts on public and private health programs. His courses explore topics such as health policy evaluation, hospital systems, insurance industry dynamics, and healthcare technology innovation.

Professional Background: Beyond academia, he contributes as an Executive & Medical Director in non-profit wellness, integrates holistic practices into healthcare, and advises on healthcare management strategies. His career bridges clinical practice, administrative leadership, and educational outreach in health sciences.