This annual public health lecture series is named in honor of the historic Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, the premier training ground for African American medical professionals.
Although this historic hospital closed its doors on August 17, 1979, we can learn much from its history, presented by the very people who worked diligently to provide culturally sensitive care to the patients who so deeply trusted and loved them.
Moving from Charity Care to Partnering with Communities to Improve Health
Friday, October 25, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Washington University School of Medicine, Eric P. Newman Center (EPNEC) | 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Guest Speaker
Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI
Vice President for Health Equity, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Executive Director, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Honoree
Howard Venable, MD
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, (1956-1987)
Howard Venable, MD is known for the revolutionary changes he made in the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Venable completed his residency at Homer G. Phillips Hospital and New York University. After completing his residency, Dr. Venable joined the faculty of Washington University in St Louis in 1958, as the first African American to work on the staff. He became an Assistant Professor Emeritus of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Venable retired in 1987, and was well known for his desire to
train young black students interested in ophthalmology. During his career, he was also in charge of three ophthalmology departments, St. Mary’s Infirmary, People’s Hospital of Saint Louis, and Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
2019 Lecture Photo Gallery
Photo by Lois Ingrum
