Pediatrics

A Model for Urban Wellness: The Physician's Role


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Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: James M. Galloway, MD

What is the role of physicians in a community effort to improve the health of its citizens? Dr. James Galloway, assistant US Surgeon General, rear admiral in the United States Public Health Service and regional health administrator in Region V, Chicago, is leading a community health initiative called 'Building a Healthier Chicago.' Joined by the American Medical Association, the Chicago Department of Public Health and many smaller community organizations, this program takes a collaborative community approach towards urban wellness. Find out the physician's role in this effort and how the utilization of medical students is a critical part of this prevention model.

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