Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 16 - Integrative Medicine

Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS, Medical Director of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, defines a modern approach to integrative health and how it can play a complementary role in primary care. She discusses the three categories of integrative health as designated by the NIH, how primary care providers can stay up-to-date on new integrative therapies, as well as current services being offered at Children’s Hospital, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, and integrative nutrition, among others. Published July 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.