Joe Pizzorno, MD, and Deepak Chopra, MD, Honored at Integrative Healthcare Symposium

Joe Pizzorno, MD, and Deepak Chopra, MD, will be recognized for their contributions to the integrative healthcare field at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium February 22–24.

Today's Practitioner writes, "Pizzorno will be given the Leadership Award, which  recognizes a pioneer whose contributions have shaped integrative healthcare and paved the way for other practitioners. Notable past recipients included Mark Hyman, MD; Mehmet Oz, MD; and Tieraona Low Dog, MD."

Chopra, best-selling author and integrative healthcare thought leader, will receive the Visionary Award in recognition of his contributions toward the advancement of the community through his leadership. Notable past recipients included Daniel G. Amen, MD; Daniel Kraft, MD; Wayne Jonas, MD; and James Gordon, MD.

For more information on the symposium, visit www.ihsymposium.com.

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