Ambulatory Care Services for Harris County Hospital District names new medical director

Dr. Ericka Brown was named medical director for HCHD's ambulatory care services.

Dr. Ericka Brown has been named medical director of ambulatory care services for the Harris County Hospital District.

Brown's duties as medical director include oversight of the hospital district's ambulatory care services comprising 17 health centers, a dental center, seven school-based clinics, 15 clinics in homeless shelters and five mobile units. She will also oversee the specialty clinics at Ben Taub General Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, according to a press release.

"I hope to help contribute to the Harris County Hospital District's goal of creating a medical home and culture where patients feel valued and seek the resources of the hospital district as the best place for their care and healing," said Brown in the press release.

Brown is a family practice physician and most recently worked as a medical director for a private practice of 10 physicians in the Chicago area. She earned a bachelor's degree from Temple University and her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. For the past five years, she has held membership in the HealthSpring Managed Care Network Credentialing Committee and the Quality Improvement Physician Advisory Council.

"Dr. Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Harris County Hospital District," said Ricci Sanchez, associate administrator of ambulatory care services, in the press release. "We are confident that she will continue to contribute to the health and wellness of our patients. We're pleased to have her join our leadership team."

For more information, call 713-566-6486 or visit www.hchd.tmc.edu.