Faith, Spirituality, and Medicine: A Panel Discussion
April 28, 2022| 407 Glynn Hall | 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare and the Center for the Study and Practice of Religion will co-sponsor a panel discussion on faith, spirituality, and medicine. Speakers will explore questions such as the role that faith/spirituality can play in the healing or overall well-being of patients, including both physical and mental health; whether or not doctors should discuss these issues with patients; and whether or not there should be training in this area for medical professionals.
Panelists: Mitchell Alegre, Adjunct Professor of Management and Leadership at Niagara University; Dr. Andrew Harbison, Program Director of Osteopathic Family Medicine at Sisters of Charity Hospital; Dr. David Holmes, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of Global Health Education at Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Science; and Dr. Craig Rivera, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Niagara University.