Event Description
Speaker: James W. Buehler, MD, Health Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
How does the Philadelphia Department of Public Health advance its strategic priorities, adapt to a changing landscape, fulfill ongoing responsibilities, and respond to the unexpected? In July 2014, Dr. James Buehler took a leave of absence from his faculty position at the Drexel University School of Public Health to serve as the city’s Health Commissioner. Drawing upon events and activities over the past year, Dr. Buehler will address these questions and illustrate how the Philadelphia Department of Public Health works to achieve its mission “to protect and promote the health of all Philadelphians and to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.”
Grand Rounds Lecture Series is an exciting series of talks and discussions concerning local, national and international issues in public health practice and research. Previous speakers have included the Massachusetts’ Secretary of Health & Human Services, officials from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Philadelphia Health Commissioner. These lectures provide an excellent opportunity for the Philadelphia community to keep informed and share insights about public health and medicine in a collegial atmosphere. CPH credits are available.here.The
Those who will enjoy Grand Rounds are faculty and students of the Drexel University community, professionals from community-based organizations and government agencies involved in public health related activities, media professionals who write about pressing public health concerns, and other interested individuals in the Greater Philadelphia area. A list of past speakers and recordings can be found |
