Bernie Siegel to Speak on Love, Medicine and Miracles

If you or a loved one is dealing with an illness, there may be inspiration to be found Thursday evening when Dr. Bernie Siegel presents “Love, Medicine, and Miracles” at 7 p.m. at The Graduate Institute.

Dr. Siegel, a Woodbridge resident, will explore the many faces of human joy and suffering in a unique forum focused on the art of living in the moment and embracing love as an integral function of health and wellness. Just in time for the love season that surrounds Valentine's Day. Having touched thousands of people world-wide, Dr. Siegel’s message provides hope and empowerment for those in need of new perspectives for physical, spiritual, and emotional healing.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share with loved ones the inspiration and expertise of one of the greatest contributors to the field of integrative medicine. Dr. Siegel’s books and materials will be available for purchase at the event. Literature on The Graduate Institute’s Master of Arts in Experiential Health and Healing will also be available.

Tickets (75) are available for $20 at www.learn.edu/events.

A bit about the doc: Dr. Siegel was born in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Colgate University and Cornell University Medical College. His surgical training took place at Yale New Haven Hospital, West Haven Veteran’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He retired from practice as an assistant clinical professor of general and pediatric surgery at Yale.

Since retirement, Dr. Siegel continues to connect personally with patients, caregivers, and community members concerned with health and well being. He is currently engaged in writings that address the humanization of medical education and care, as well as “survival behavior” that supports patients and enhances their immune system competency.  Dr. Siegel serves as Academic Co-Director for The Graduate Institute’s Master of Arts in Experiential Health and Healing, a program dedicated to advancing patient-centered, integrative care.