Rachel Naomi Remen | Community Health

Rachel Naomi Remen is a renowned pediatrician, author, and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of integrative medicine. Born on February 8, 1938, in New York, Remen has dedicated her career to promoting a more holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of compassion, empathy, and spirituality in the healing process. As a professor at the Osher Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, Remen has worked tirelessly to advance the field of integrative medicine, and her books, including Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessing, have become bestsellers, inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals. With over 700,000 copies of Kitchen Table Wisdom sold worldwide, Remen's work has had a profound impact on the way we think about health, illness, and the human experience. As the founder of the Institute for the Study of Health & Illness and the Commonweal Cancer Help Program, Remen continues to be a leading voice in the field of integrative medicine, and her work has been recognized by the PBS television series, Thinking Allowed.