May 3 Cecil Striker Society Annual Lecture to Highlight Pediatrics in Cincinnati
The Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions
and the
Cecil Striker Society for the History of Medicine
will host the 9th Cecil Striker Society Annual Lecture from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, in the Kresge Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, 231 Albert Sabin Way.
This years lecture, titled "Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Impacting the Health of Children in Our Community and the World: The Past, Present and Future," will focus on the contributions and historical relevance of pediatrics in the Cincinnati region with a primary focus on Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and Medical Center (Childrens Hospital). Michael Farrell, MD, and Bea Katz, PhD, will serve as co-lecturers for the event. Dr. Farrell is currently professor of pediatrics in the College of Medicine. He served as director of the Pediatric Residency Program until 2001 and chief of staff at Childrens Hospital until 2015. His major interests are general pediatrics, the history of medicine and gastroenterology/nutrition. Bea Katz, editor of
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
(2008) by Arcadia Publishing, has chronicled the history of Childrens Hospital for 30 years, first as a writer in the hospitals Marketing and Communications Department and later, post-retirement, as an independent author and researcher.
The evening will include the talk and audience Q&A from 5-6:30 p.m. Immediately following will be a reception from 6:30-7:30 p.m. outside the Winkler Center. In addition, an exhibit highlighting the pediatric history of Cincinnati will be on display in the
Stanley J. Lucas, MD, Board Room
.
The Cecil Striker Lecture is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested by April 27 to (513) 558-5120 or
.
The Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions gratefully recognizes the generosity and foresight of the following individuals and organizations who have provided significant support to establish the Cecil Striker Lecture Endowment Fund. This endowment fund is a vital permanent resource to strengthen the annual lecture program.
Presenting Sponsor
Dr. and Mrs. Carl Fischer
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Striker
Dr. John E. Bossert
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Supporting Sponsor
UC Health
Additional support provided by Dr. and Mrs. Michael K. Farrell and Cecil L. Striker, PhD.
To discuss a gift to the Winkler Center, contact Christa A. Bernardo, director of development, at (513) 556-0055 or
.
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