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The Wholeness Story at Loma Linda University

Spirituality and wholeness are among the defining values of Loma Linda University. In keeping with Loma Linda University’s mission, “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” Dr. Wil Alexander, Founding Director of the Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness, introduced the notion of “whole person care” approximately thirty-five years ago with the encouragement of Dr. Lyn Behrens, who was Dean of the University at that time. Over the years it has been a familiar sight to see Dr. Alexander engaging in whole person care rounds at the bedside in his attempt to mentor young physicians and help them understand the wholeness story of each patient.

Whole person care clinical integration continues at present through Dr. Alexander, Dr. Harvey Elder and others whom they have mentored. Each of the schools at LLU works with the School of Religion to design educational courses that address spirituality and wholeness. Another aspect of student education involves attending the Health and Faith Forums, coordinated by the Center for Christian Bioethics and the Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness, which provides an arena where students join with clinicians to explore faith issues as they connect with wholeness and ethics. But educational opportunities are not the only avenues through which students explore wholeness issues. From the beginning of the admissions process, they are led to explore their reasons for entering their professions, and encouraged through the academic process to address personal wholeness issues in relation to the challenges, responsibilities, and stressors of their profession. Students are also encouraged to develop their own projects related to whole person care and wholeness. The newly published Morning Rounds devotional book reflects the joint effort of many health care professionals and students who see the value of starting each day with God. Finally, in keeping with the value of reaching out to the community, each year many students spend a month or more of service at health care facilities in developing countries.

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LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY

Loma Linda University (LLU) is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university and hospital network. It offers more than fifty-five educational programs in eight schools and is home to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), which operates some of the largest clinical programs in the Unites States.

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