Department of Medicine Grand Rounds: Restorative Recreation

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy RM 11661 or Via Zoom
7500 Mercy Road
Omaha , NE 68124
Add to Calendar 20260311T120000Z 20260311T130000Z America/Chicago Department of Medicine Grand Rounds: Restorative Recreation <h3>Exploring intersections between Nature Deficit Disorder, Nature Prescription, Avocation, and Creation Care to Human and Ecosystem Health</h3><p>Wednesday, March 11, 12-1 p.m. CT | 10-11 a.m. MT</p><p><em>Dr. Swanson will guide us through the following</em>:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="efed19fdf27d6e106ee03ea4ad46b16a1">Discuss physiological, psychological, and social benefits of nature contact</li><li data-list-item-id="eb63d49a8631424a981b2f04cc3ddc0a6">Apply principles and approaches of Nature Prescription</li><li data-list-item-id="e14b799f7e3422d630f63a22282b445bc">Differentiate Restorative Recreation concepts and develop a practical integration plan for incorporating restorative activities into personal wellness, learner support, and patient care strategies</li></ul><p><em>Lunch will be provided at Bergan Mercy.</em></p><hr><drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="ca1ecf08-6483-42ef-985b-3aed37f1c92d" data-align="left">&nbsp;</drupal-media><h4>Patrick Swanson, PhD</h4><p>Professor and Program Director<br>Medical Microbiology and Immunology</p><p>Director<br>Flow Cytometry Core Facility<br>Creighton University School of Medicine</p> Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy RM 11661 or Via Zoom 7500 Mercy Road Omaha , NE 68124
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Exploring intersections between Nature Deficit Disorder, Nature Prescription, Avocation, and Creation Care to Human and Ecosystem Health

Wednesday, March 11, 12-1 p.m. CT | 10-11 a.m. MT

Dr. Swanson will guide us through the following:

  • Discuss physiological, psychological, and social benefits of nature contact
  • Apply principles and approaches of Nature Prescription
  • Differentiate Restorative Recreation concepts and develop a practical integration plan for incorporating restorative activities into personal wellness, learner support, and patient care strategies

Lunch will be provided at Bergan Mercy.


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Patrick Swanson

Patrick Swanson, PhD

Professor and Program Director
Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Director
Flow Cytometry Core Facility
Creighton University School of Medicine