The Drs. Luth M. and Narciso P. Tenorio Endowed Lectureship

Seattle University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences invites you to the annual Drs. Luth M. and Narciso P. Tenorio Endowed Lectureship, featuring journalist and author Julia Hotz, whose book “The Connection Cure—The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging,” was the first to chronicle the science and stories of social prescribing.

Around the world, health care professionals are expanding what it means to treat a patient. Instead of solely pharmaceutical prescriptions, they are offering "social prescriptions"—referrals to non-clinical, community-based activities and resources like painting classes and dance lessons.

This lecture introduces the principles and practice of social prescribing, tracing its origins in the United Kingdom and exploring its growing relevance for health systems in the United States. Learn about the evidence behind social prescribing and the role diverse health professions can play to integrate this model into American health care, as well as the importance of rather than asking “What's the matter with you?” the importance of asking “What matters to you?”

Prior to the program, guests are invited to enjoy a poster presentation showcasing scholarly work by Seattle University faculty and students.

Event Schedule

4:00 p.m. | Registration & Poster Presentations with Light Refreshments

5:00-6:15 p.m. | Event Program

About Julia Hotz:

Julia Hotz is a solutions-focused journalist and award-winning author of THE CONNECTION CURE (Simon & Schuster)—the first book chronicling the science & stories of social prescribing.

Hotz currently works at the Solutions Journalism Network and advises Social Prescribing USA and Walk with a Doc. For her insights on the health benefits of movement, nature, art, service, and belonging, she has delivered keynote speeches and TEDx talks, taught medical professionals, and has been interviewed on over 100 podcasts and talk shows.

Hotz’s reporting and writing has been featured in The Boston Globe, BBC, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, NBC, WIRED, TIME, PBS, Slate, The New York Times, Fast Company, and more.