The Institute of Medicine's 2009 Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public aims to advance and explore integrative medicine, the process of integrating the "full range of physical, psychological, social, preventive, and therapeutic factors known to be effective and necessary for the achievement of optimal health."
This year's summit will cover "patient-centered care, the scientific basis of integrative medicine, continuity of care, health care financing reform and value-driven care, team-based care processes, and mind-body relationships and health."
Space is limited, reporters need to register in advance by visiting the summit's Web site, calling 202-334-2138, or e-mailing news@nas.edu. A live webcast will also be available.
The summit will be in the auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences building at 2100 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Presentations will begin at 9 a.m. on the first two days and at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 27.