Dr. Val Jones is the President and CEO of Better Health, PLLC, a pioneering health education company dedicated to delivering scientifically accurate health information to consumers. With a robust background in healthcare and communications, she has made significant contributions to the field of digital health. Most recently, Dr. Jones served as the Senior Medical Director of Revolution Health, a consumer health portal that attracted over 120 million page views per month, where she helped bridge the gap between complex medical information and consumer understanding.
Originally from Greenwich, Connecticut, and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Jones completed her bachelor’s degree at Dalhousie University and a master’s degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Her early research experience includes work in biomedical imaging and vaccine research at the Mayo Clinic, laying the foundation for her medical career. She graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and contributed regularly to the Journal of the American Medical Association during her studies.
Dr. Jones has been instrumental in clinical trials focused on sleep, diabetes, and metabolism, earning recognition as the principal investigator in multiple studies. Her influential blog, “Dr. Val and the Voice of Reason,” won The Best New Medical Blog award in 2007, showcasing her ability to communicate health topics effectively.
With a passion for improving health literacy, Dr. Jones has been featured in major media outlets, including USA Today and CBS News, and has participated in over 20 radio shows. Her commitment to accurate health education continues to shape public understanding and inspire better health outcomes.