The Diocese of Lansing cordially invites all healthcare workers to an evening of formation led by two respected physicians, Dr. Kristin Collier and Dr. Charles Camosy, as they explore what it means to practice medicine faithfully in a time of moral and spiritual challenge.
"In a culture that often measures human worth by independence and productivity, the Catholic vision of medicine calls us to see every person as created in the image of God and deserving of compassionate care," says Aimée Godfrey, Chair of the Diocese of Lansing’s Department of the Human Person and Life, January 13.
"But practically, how do Catholics involved in healthcare do that? That's why this conference is so necessary. It promises to be an evening that will be informative, inspiring, and enjoyable. That's why I encourage all Catholics in healthcare to attend."
The conference is entitled “Life to the Last Breath: Christian Ethics for the Healthcare Worker”. The venue is Trinity Health’s Ann Arbor Campus at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The evening will begin at 7pm and conclude by 9pm. The cost of registration is $20 for professionals and $10 for students. This event is open to the public but will be of particular relevance for physicians, nurses, and all healthcare professionals.
Dr. Charles Camosy is an Associate Professor of Moral Theology and Bioethics at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He is the author of several award-winning books, including Losing Our Dignity, Bioethics for Nurses, Resisting Throwaway Culture, and Beyond the Abortion Wars.
Dr. Kristin Collier MD is associate professor of internal medicine and director of the Program on Health, Spirituality, and Religion at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her special clinical interests include preventative medicine, primary care, depression and heart disease.
• For more information or to register go to: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/lastbreathethics