John K. Graham, M.D., D.Min., President\/CEO of the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical center (ISH) has announced that the Institute will offer a fourteen-talk series on Spirituality in Healthcare. Graham says, Studies show that when a physician or nurse is open to discussing spirituality with patients, patients respond positively. The series of talks has been designed by ISH to assist healthcare professionals address spirituality and spiritual\/religious issues with their patients. <\/p>\n
Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 04, 2012 <\/p>\n
The series of noon-hour talks will begin on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Lecture room of ISH at 8100 Greenbriar, # 220. Gated parking is free. Charge is $ 20 but students are free. The lecture will be followed by questions and answers. BYOB or call Jerri Doctor at 713-797-0600 for $ 5 box lunch. <\/p>\n
Included in the series will be an overview of six major World Religions taught by Dr. Afzaal Fridous, a native of Pakistan who has spent the last 21 years in the United States. The World Religion series will be taught at noon on six consecutive Tuesdays, from October 2 November 6. <\/p>\n
The following talks are included in the series: <\/p>\n
09\/27 The Call to Medicine and Healthcare, 12:00 1:15 p.m. at ISH, 8100 Greenbriar <\/p>\n
10\/02 World Religions 101 Hinduism, 12:00 1:15 p.m. at ISH, 8100 Greenbriar <\/p>\n
10\/09 World Religions 101 Buddhism, 12:00 1:15 p.m. at ISH, 8100 Greenbriar <\/p>\n
10\/16 World Religions 101 Sikhism, 12:00 1:15 p.m. at ISH, 8100 Greenbriar <\/p>\n
10\/23 World Religions 101 Islamism, 12:00 1:15 p.m. at ISH, 8100 Greenbriar <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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