Description

Why are people around the world increasingly distrustful of science and medical innovation in healthcare? What is the role of traditional knowledge in healing, and how can we ensure approaches that establish its harmony with modern healthcare practices? Abrons and Chief Sanford will explore how, over time, certain medical systems—often shaped by colonial and academic traditions as well as political agendas—have intentionally and unintentionally overlooked the wisdom of community elders, healers, and cultural practices and the related impacts to health access and relationship dynamics. These realities have at times created distance between communities and healthcare institutions. Drawing from the experiences of the Caribbean and Iowa, we will reflect on the rich legacy of healing traditions—such as bush medicine, community-based interventions, and spiritual care in the Caribbean and Iowa and folk, herbal, and healing practices and structures. These traditions carry generations of knowledge that have supported wellness and resilience in communities–and may even provide healthcare remedies amidst today’s political division and medical misinformation.Speakers: Jeanine P. Abrons, PharmD, MS, received her pharmacy degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a Master of Sciences in Social & Administrative Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lorenzo Sanford the youngest chief in Dominica's history of the Kalinago people.

Activity Secondary Category

Membership Not Required

Location

AR at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center