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2016-04-14

05/05/2015: The Ethical Engagement With the Medicalization of Death in the Catholic Tradition

Gerard Magill

Vernon F. Gallagher Chair and Professor of Healthcare Ethics, Duquesne University

Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.

Reading Room, Cowles Library

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To engage the medicalization of death & dying ethically, the Catholic Sacramental tradition provides the context for its Natural Law approach. This recognizes both dignity and futility in the dying process and uses double effect reasoning to resolve medicalization-related dilemmas. The presentation discusses a variety of scenarios in end-of-life care including PVS patients, maternal-fetal conflicts, and terminal sedation in palliative care (as a response to assisted suicide).

In 2007 Professor Gerard Magill was appointed as the the Vernon F. Gallagher Chair for the Integration of Science, Theology, Philosophy, and Law at Duquesne University. He is a tenured Professor in Duquesne University’s Center for Healthcare Ethics where he mentors students in its Master’s and Doctoral programs.

Video of the presentation

2016-04-112025-02-21

Embrace Aging: Managing Chronic Diseases

Yogesh Shah

Geriatric Specialist, Des Moines University

Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.

Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University

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Dr. Shah is a triple board-certified in family medicine and specializes in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative medicine. His primary interest is in early detection of memory problems and supporting families and patients with different forms and at different stages of dementias.

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Moderator: Connie Eastman, AARP Iowa Community Outreach Associate State Director

Connie coordinates AARP’s statewide community serve, advocacy, and educational activities and programs.

Video of the lecture

Continuing education credit is available for nurses and other healthcare professionals who attend this event. It is approved by Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #302, HCI Care Services for 0.15 CEUs or 1.5 contact hours of continuing education.

2016-03-28

04/14/2015: Secular Death

Amy Hollywood

Elizabeth H. Monrad Professor of Christian Studies, Harvard University

Thursday, April 14, 6:00 p.m.

Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center

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Amy Hollywood came to Harvard Divinity School after teaching at Rhodes College, Dartmouth College, and the University of Chicago. She is the author of The Soul as Virgin Wife: Mechthild of Magdeburg, Marguerite Porete, and Meister Eckhart, which received the Otto Grundler Prize for the best book in medieval studies from the International Congress of Medieval Studies. Professor Hollywood is currently exploring the place of the mystical, often redescribed as enthusiasm, within modern philosophy, theology, and poetry.

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2016-03-10

03/24/2015: Giving Back: Above + Beyond Cancer’s 2015 Trip to Nepal

Member of Above + Beyond Cancer’s 2015 mission trip to Kathmandu

Dr. Richard Deming and Jake DeHaai

Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

Cowles Reading Room, Cowles Library, Drake University

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On September 9, 2015, 23 cancer survivors and caregivers travelled to Kathmandu, Nepal for a week-long medical mission trip as part of the Above + Beyond Cancer Foundation. While at Baktapur Cancer Hospital, they donated medical supplies, built a garden for patients, and shared stories of cancer journeys and surviorship with patients and doctors. During this lecture, Dr. Richard Deming and Jake DeHaai will talk about their experiences on the trip.

Dr. Richard Deming is medical director of Mercy Cancer Center in Des Moines. He is the founder and chairman of the Above + Beyond Cancer Foundation and the Dr. Richard Deming Foundation.

Jake DeHaai is from West Des Moines, Iowa and is a senior at Iowa State studying Political Science, International Relations, and Economics. He was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at the age of 10.

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