The Heart of Health: Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Medicine

How do meaning, purpose, and spirituality impact our health? As it turns out, they’re more than just lofty ideals — they are powerful forces that shape our well-being and longevity.

Join Anthony Lim, MD, Medical Director of the McDougall Program, for a compelling conversation on the often-overlooked emotional and spiritual foundations of healing. Drawing from clinical research and his personal and professional journey, Dr. Lim will explore how these deeper aspects of life influence chronic disease, recovery, and long-term vitality. You’ll be invited to reflect on your own path and consider simple, meaningful ways to integrate these pillars into your everyday life.

This livestream event, held in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, will be moderated by Michelle Loy, MD, integrative medicine physician at Weill Cornell Medicine and a member of PPMNY’s medical advisory board. Together, they’ll shine a light on a whole-person approach to health — one that includes both what’s on your plate and what’s in your heart.