Dr. Margie Balfour
About Dr. Margie Balfour
Dr. Margie Balfour's Current Role
Dr. Margie Balfour serves as the Chief Clinical Quality Officer and Chief of Quality and Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions. In these roles, she focuses on enhancing clinical quality and innovation in behavioral health crisis care. She is recognized as a national leader in quality improvement within this field.
Academic and Teaching Positions of Dr. Margie Balfour
In addition to her responsibilities at Connections Health Solutions, Dr. Margie Balfour is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. Through her academic involvement, she contributes to the education and development of future psychiatrists and mental health professionals. Her work includes lecturing, mentoring, and conducting research in psychiatry and neuroscience.
Education and Medical Training of Dr. Margie Balfour
Dr. Margie Balfour began her academic journey with a BA in Biology from Johns Hopkins University. She went on to earn both an MD and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati. Her medical training continued with a residency and fellowship in Community Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Margie Balfour's Contributions to Behavioral Health
Dr. Margie Balfour has made significant contributions to behavioral health, particularly in crisis care. She co-authored 'Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System: Essential Elements, Measurable Standards, and Best Practices,' which provides crucial guidelines for crisis system improvements. Her pioneering work on crisis metrics has been adopted nationally, setting a standard for crisis care quality.
Awards and Honors Received by Dr. Margie Balfour
Dr. Margie Balfour has been recognized with numerous accolades for her contributions to psychiatry and behavioral health. She was named Doctor of the Year by the National Council for Behavioral Health for her work at the Crisis Response Center in Tucson. Additionally, she received the Tucson Police Department’s medal of honor for her efforts in improving how law enforcement serves individuals with mental illness.