AOCOPM 2023 Midyear Educational Conference-259668

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The Murray Goldstein Commemorative Lecture in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine honors the distinguished contributions of Rear Admiral Murray Goldstein, an osteopathic physician and pioneering figure in public health and neurology. This annual lecture, presented by a notable figure in public health, this year features Dr. Rex D. Archer, focuses on social determinants of health. Dr. Archer, formerly the director of public health in Kansas City, Missouri for 23 years, highlights how the U.S. healthcare system should emphasize preventive measures and address social determinants like political, economic, and social structures that shape public health outcomes.<br /><br />Dr. Archer critiques the current healthcare focus on diseases and suggests a shift towards understanding and acting upon broader social, political, and economic factors. He advocates for integrating public health more deeply into medical education and practice. Archer argues that physicians should also engage politically to advocate for systems that promote health equity and address root causes of health issues, such as poverty and inequitable access to resources. He emphasizes upstream interventions and being proactive public health leaders to foster healthier communities and improve the U.S.'s international health standings.

Keywords

Murray Goldstein Commemorative Lecture

public health

preventive medicine

social determinants of health

Dr. Rex D. Archer

health equity

preventive measures

upstream interventions