Dr.
Glenda

Newell- Harris

As a physician, author, speaker and patient advocate, Glenda Newell-Harris, M.D. has devoted decades of her career to treating, advocating, informing, empowering, and uplifting those around her.

In her more than 30 years as a physician leader in the public and private sectors, time and again she discovered that her patients needed to be better educated in health literacy.

Nov 21 webinar

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Session 5:
How to Participate In The Decision-making For Your Care

Please join us Thursday, November 21st where I will be a guest speakers with the California Black Health Network “How Do I” Campaign.

Oct 24 webinar

WEBINAR

Session 4:
How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Please join us Thursday, October 24th where I will be a guest speakers with the California Black Health Network “How Do I” Campaign.

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Dr. Glenda Speaking

Dr. Glenda is a sought-after medical expert and motivational speaker who brings a dynamic and relatable energy, credible and experienced voice, and an intergenerational message of empowerment and encouragement on issues related to health literacy, patient advocacy, professional and personal development and well-being. Her audiences span from Generation Z in their early 20s to Baby Boomers beyond their 60s, and everyone in between.

Focus On Your Best Health

This first-of-a-kind how-to guide contains strategies and tips for consumers to demystify the language of medicine; debunk myths about medical care; and learn where and how to get help to improve their medical encounters.

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Latest Blogs

Women’s Health Matters: Speaking Up and Taking Action

March 1, 2025

Dear friends, I still remember one of my first patients at Planned Parenthood. Let’s call her “Amy.” She was a…

Nurture Heart-Healthy Relationships

February 1, 2025

Dear friends, As a physician, I am always a champion of heart health and especially love to talk about it…

How Balanced Is Your Digital Health?

January 1, 2025

Dear friends, Happy New Year! I recently had an eye-opening moment. It was after midnight and there I was, bleary-eyed…

“I have represented thousands of people in my Congressional district who have unsuccessfully tried to navigate a broken health care system. Millions more around the country have experienced the same. Access to quality health care for consumers also means access to information and resources on how to manage their own health care needs. As a medical doctor and patient advocate, Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris has been on both sides of the doctor-patient relationship. She co-authored the playbook on focusing on your best health, and her advocacy is a call to action for consumers everywhere.”

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 12th District of California

Dr. Glenda