Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 2 – 4pm
Faith in Action:The Impact of Faith-based Institutions on the Health of Communities
Throughout history, practitioners in health and faith have partnered to
alleviate suffering and disease and to improve the health and wellness of their communities. Sandy Thurman, Director of Emory’s Interfaith Health Program (IHP) and former Director of the White House Office on National AIDS Policy and Presidential Envoy for AIDS Cooperation under President Clinton, will speak about how IHP is playing a unique role in this field today by facilitating collaboration, conducting research, implementing programs, and doing work that is crucial to the long-term impact of faith and health collaborations around the world.
2:00 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres reception
3:00 p.m. Lecture and discussion with Sandy Thurman and current students from the IHP
Register online by September 4 at www.alumni.emory.edu/birmingham
University Event Topic: Public Health, Religion & Ethics, Theology
Department/Organization: Candler School of Theology Development
Registration Link: www.alumni.emory.edu…
Contact Name: Megan Lineberry
Contact Phone: 404.727.6835
Contact Email: candleralum@emory.edu
More info: www.alumni.emory.edu…
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 2 – 4pm
Faith in Action:The Impact of Faith-based Institutions on the Health of Communities
Throughout history, practitioners in health and faith have partnered to
alleviate suffering and disease and to improve the health and wellness of their communities. Sandy Thurman, Director of Emory’s Interfaith Health Program (IHP) and former Director of the White House Office on National AIDS Policy and Presidential Envoy for AIDS Cooperation under President Clinton, will speak about how IHP is playing a unique role in this field today by facilitating collaboration, conducting research, implementing programs, and doing work that is crucial to the long-term impact of faith and health collaborations around the world.
2:00 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres reception
3:00 p.m. Lecture and discussion with Sandy Thurman and current students from the IHP
Register online by September 4 at www.alumni.emory.edu/birmingham
University Event Topic: Public Health, Religion & Ethics, Theology
Department/Organization: Candler School of Theology Development
Registration Link: www.alumni.emory.edu…
Contact Name: Megan Lineberry
Contact Phone: 404.727.6835
Contact Email: candleralum@emory.edu
More info: www.alumni.emory.edu…