To Change the World of Medicine: Lawndale Christian Health Center as a Model of Faithful Presence

Описание: The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative (TMC) at Duke Divinity School and the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke co-sponsored this seminar entitled "To Change the World of Medicine: Lawndale Christian Health Center as a Model of Faithful Presence" with Dr. Wayne Detmer. In this webinar, Dr. Detmer shares a vision of medicine rooted in the love of Jesus, by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare–a model actualized in the Lawndale community in Chicago.

Dr. Detmer is Chief Clinical Officer, Operations at Lawndale Christian Health Center. Dr. Detmer completed his undergraduate training at Yale University and medical school at the University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Detmer completed residency training at the University of Cincinnati and is board certified in family medicine. Since 1999, he has worked alongside his wife, Gina, who is a pediatrician at Lawndale Christian Health Center. As Chief Clinical Officer of Operations, Dr. Detmer works to improve access to care and to develop population based strategies for improving health in our communities. Dr. Detmer also serves on the board of directors of Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago.