Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., to Serve in Leadership Role for National Organization

By Kev' Moye

Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., associate professor for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is serving as president of the board of directors for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).

Simon — who has teaching and clinical appointments in the UAMS colleges of Public Health and Medicine — is serving a one-year term that began in September for the 7,000-member organization, which advocates and educates with a goal to promote leadership and capacity to address chronic disease prevention and control efforts across the nation. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, lung disease and Alzheimer’s account for more than 70% of all deaths, and 80% of health care dollars spent in the United States.

“The NACDD is an advocacy organization for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and each of the states,” Simon said. “The organization strives to help people enjoy a better quality of life without the burden of a chronic disease.

Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., to Serve in Leadership Role for National Organization

Dr. Bala Simon is serving as president of the board of directors for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.