Sunday, September 20, 2020
8:30 am - 2 pm CST
The Department of Family Medicine of NorthShore University HealthSystem presents the 5th annual Food as Medicine CME Symposium
Nourishing the Body and Spirit:
Food, Hormones and Health
A Virtual Event
The Food as Medicine CME symposium has been rescheduled as a virtual event for Sunday, September 20th, 2020 from 8:30 am-2 pm CST. Our outstanding faculty will remain the same, and we will also be discussing the health implications of COVID 19 on our chosen topics. We are aware that this date falls on Rosh Hashanah and apologize that this may mean some of our participants may not be able to attend. We do not mean to disrespect this important holiday.
Participate with your current registration on September 20th, no action required
Please contact Paulette Brody at pbrody@northshore.org to assist with your changes.
The Department of Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine Program invite you to join us virtually for the 5th annual Food As Medicine Symposium on Sunday, September 20th, 2020: Nourishing the Body and Spirit: Food, Hormones and Health. Virtual interactive breakout sessions, expert talks, multiple break times with movement and breathwork to keep energy activated, a celebrity chef demo, event recording and CME credit are offered
Date & Location
Sunday, September 20, 2020
8:30 am - 2 pm CST
Your registration fee admits you to all general presentations, however, you may only attend one break out session. Register for the symposium with one of the buttons below.
Expert Presentations
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Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, ABOIM—Founder and Chair
Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health
Speaker: Neal Barnard, MD
Endocrine Disruption: How Chemicals in Your Food and Household Affect Your Hormones
Speaker: Susan Buchanan, MD, MPH
Movement (Break)
Speaker: Polly Liontis, RYT
Mindfulness Meditation and the Body: The Inside Story
Speaker: David Victorson, PhD
Yoga/Breathwork (Break)
Speaker: Polly Liontis, RYT
Plant Based Lunch—Eat and Watch!
Thyroid and the Elements – Micronutrients for Thyroid Health
Speaker: Marla Barkoff, MD
How Plants Work
Speaker: Terry Mason, MD
Dance Medicine (Break)
Speaker: Geeta Maker-Clark, MD
Using Indian Spice Medicines: 5 Trends, 5 Ways (Chef Demonstration)
Speaker: Anupy Singla
Registration Fee: $90.00
Advanced registration is required.
Breakout Sessions
Registering for one of the breakout sessions below will register you for the entire Symposium. Please register for only one breakout session as they all take place at the same time.
Video Recording
If you’re unable to attend the Food as Medicine Symposium you can purchase a video recording of the event.