The Human Side of Healthcare
Explore empathy, culture, and lived experience in healthcare through storytelling and reflection on how our differences shape health and access to care.
Learn how empathy and understanding shape better healthcare
Join Dr. Kathleen Muldoon for an adaptation of her Humanity of Medicine student course at Midwestern University, focusing on the human side of healthcare: empathy, respect, and understanding across differences. Through conversation, storytelling, and reflection, she will explore how lived experiences, culture, and disability affect health and access to care.
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room
Presenter: Kathleen Muldoon, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy, Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies
Registration: No registration or reservation required. For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com.
The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.
Community Health Lecture Series
The Midwestern University Community Health Lecture Series offers FREE monthly public lectures on health and medicine by Midwestern University faculty.
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