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Healing Nature and Self: A Meditation and Discussion

On Thurs., Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m. – noon, guests are invited to participate in "Healing Nature and Self: A Meditation and Discussion." The program includes a guided meditation led by American physician and Buddhist monk Barry Kerzin, and a discussion with Phipps President and CEO Richard Piacentini, inviting participants to explore our inherent connection with the natural world. A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. This event can be attended either virtually or in person.

Guests are encouraged to contribute a suggested donation of $20 to attend in person and $10 to attend remotely. All proceeds will go to the Altruism in Medicine Institute, which is relocating to Pittsburgh and aims to transform medical education to incorporate curricula of self-compassion, compassion for others, mindfulness and resilience as essential as anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. All in-person attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and must wear a mask at all times during the program. Registration for the in-person event is limited.