October 20, 2017

SVSU hosts lecture on effects of domestic violence

Dr. Stephen R Guertin, medical director at Sparrow Regional Children’s Center and associate professor at Michigan State University’s College of Medicine, will be hosting an informative conversation about the effects of domestic violence on children at Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ott Auditorium.

Guertin will outline the long- and short-term effects of domestic violence on children. He will also explain how a child’s brain is structurally and developmentally influenced by domestic violence. Lastly, he will discuss the consequences of exposure to domestic violence during childhood on an adult’s physical, social, and mental health.

Heidi B. Lang, pre-health professions advisor at SVSU, said that even though this conversation is presented by a physician, she believes the topic is wide-reaching and extends to audiences outside of the medical field. Any and all members of the community and the university are welcome to attend this informative conversation.

To RSVP for this free community event, visit msuyourhealthlecture.com or call 616-234-2694.