Clinical Ethics Center- CEC
Human Values & Ethics Committee - HVEC
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The Clinical Ethics Center staff provides a variety of services within
Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Health System and Southern Illinois
University (SIU) School of Medicine. Services include: case consultation,
education, conferences, public speaking, policy development/review and
research.
The Clinical Ethics Center staff have a faculty appointment at Southern
Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine, Medical Humanities, where
they participate in medical student and resident education.
J. M. Craig,
PhD
Director, Clinical Ethics Center, Memorial Medical
Center
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Humanities
Biographical Sketch: Dr. Craig received her doctoral degree in applied
moral philosophy from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She did
a clinical internship with the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio in
preparation for her career as an ethicist. Her research interests include
philosophical issues in neuropsychiatry and moral issues involving quality
of life assessments. Dr. Craig has been with the Center since 1998. She
is originally from Los Angeles, California.
Kelly Armstrong, MA, PhDc
Ethicist, Clinical Ethics Center, Memorial Medical
Center
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Humanities
Biographical Sketch: Ms. Armstrong has a masters degree specializing
in international biomedical ethics and is a doctoral candidate in Medical
Ethics and Theology from the University of Iowa. She has been working
in the health care arena for over 18 years in areas such as physical therapy,
nursing, genetic research and clinical ethics. Her particular areas of
interest are genomic medicine, cultural competence standards for healthcare
providers and end-of-life decision-making. Ms. Armstrong has been with
the Center since 2003.
Andrew Varney, MD
Medical Director, Clinical Ethics Center,
Memorial Medical Center
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Humanities/Medicine
Biographical Sketch: Dr. Varney is a General Internist and Program
Director for the Internal Medicine Residency at SIU, School of Medicine.
He is cross-appointed, as an Associate Professor in the Department of
Medical Humanities and in the Department of Internal Medicine at SIU,
School of Medicine. Dr. Varney assisted with the Center's opening in 1995
and has continued as medical director since that time. He is also Chairman
of the Human Values and Ethics Committee at Memorial Medical Center and
has held this position since 1994. Dr. Varney received his medical degree
from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He has served on
the DNR Taskforce for the State of Illinois. Dr. Varney has spoken widely
on topics of Advance Directives, Hospital Policy Development, End-of-Life
Decision-Making, Withholding and Withdrawing of Treatment and Palliation.
He is originally from Ottawa, Illinois.
Charles Giger, PhD
Per Diem Consultant, Clinical Ethics Center, Memorial Medical
Center
Biographical Sketch: Dr. Giger joined the Clinical Ethics Center in October 2006. He is a native of Pittsfield, IL. His first career was as a Naval Officer and tactical jet pilot, serving principally in aircraft carriers deployed overseas. He holds a Bachelor of Business degree, a Master of Science degree in psychology, and a Ph.D. in humanistic, existential and transpersonal psychology. He is an experienced Hospice volunteer counselor and is interested in aging and end-of-life issues.
Cheri Cox Hammer, RN, BSN, OCN
Per Diem Consultant, Clinical Ethics Center, Memorial Medical
Center
Biographical Sketch: Mrs. Hammer has a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Mrs. Hammer has been involved in the health field for over 25 years in areas such as oncolgy, hospice, nursing instructor and clinical ethics. Her particular areas of
interest are oncology and end-of-life decision-making. Mrs. Hammer has been a member of the Human Values & Ethics Committee since 2000 and joined the Center January 2007.
Laura Dillon
Clinical Support Specialist, Clinical
Ethics Center, Memorial Medical Center
Biographical Sketch: Mrs. Dillon provides a variety of clerical, receptionist
and specialized support services for the Center. Mrs. Dillon has been
an employee of Memorial Medical Center for over 35 years and she has also
been with the Center since its opening in 1995.
Questions or comments - email us at Clinical
Ethics Center
Last Updated
May 23, 2007
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