Program Looks At Science And Spirituality

FARMINGTON — A nationally recognized physician and author will join caregivers from the University of Connecticut Health Center for an evening of thought-provoking presentations on science and spirituality on Thursday, September 14. The program, “Science and Spirituality: The Healing Power,” is part of the ongoing Discovery Series, a free lecture series for the public.

The program is free and will be presented from 7 to 9 pm in the Keller Auditorium of the Health Center (use main hospital entrance). Advanced registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 800/535-6232, or locally, 679-7692.

The first speaker will be Karen Prestwood, MD, of the UConn Center on Aging, who will share her thoughts about “spiritual medicine.” Other speakers will include Anthony Voytovich, MD, the Health Center’s associate dean for medical affairs, whose presentation will be titled “Healing from Beyond Prescription Pads and Scalpels.” Also, Rev Richard Bauer, Health Center chaplain, will present “Embodied Souls, Ensouled Bodies.”

Dale Matthews, MD, author of The Faith Factor, Proof of the Healing Power of Prayer and a former Health Center faculty member, will deliver the keynote address. Dr Matthews currently teaches at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is widely published on topics related to medicine and faith. His presentation on September 14 will be “The Faith Factor: Is Religion God for Your Health?” Time for questions and answers will be allotted after Dr Matthews’ presentation.

Now in its sixth season, the Discovery Series offers free, in-depth programs about trends in healthcare, medical breakthroughs, and common health concerns. Upcoming programs will look at topics including cancer of the reproductive organs, osteoporosis in women and men, adult-onset diabetes, and adult attention deficit disorder. For more information about the lineup of programs this fall, visit the Health Center’s Web site, www.uconnhealth.org.