Medical, Science, and Health Advisory Council
IHRSA’s first ever Medical, Science, and Health Advisory Council advises IHRSA’s executive staff and board of directors on current research and science that advances the health and fitness industry and protects public safety while improving individual and population health.

Lee Johnson, M.D.
Baptist Medical Center, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Emergency Physician and Medical Director, Emergency Department at Baptist Medical Center
Johnson is board certified in emergency medicine and has practiced emergency medicine for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Baptist Medical Center in Van Buren, AK. Johnson served on the Arkansas State Board of Health from 2016-2018, as well as the boards of several charitable organizations.
Johnson is also a member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives, representing District 75. He serves as Vice-Chairperson of the House Management Committee, and is on the Joint Budget Committee, the House Education Committee, and the House State Agencies and Government Affairs Committee.