Memorial Institute of Health & Healing is proud to announce that Yoon Hang Kim, MD, Chief Wellness Officer at Memorial Hospital, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship. Awarded by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), this prestigious honor’s ongoing mission is to broaden access to functional medicine, particularly in rural areas.
The Functional Medicine for All Scholarship is designed specifically for physicians embarking on their certification journey, focusing on those committed to serving rural and underserved populations. The scholarship marks a significant step in Memorial Institute of Health & Healing’s ongoing efforts to bring advanced healthcare to rural communities.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to provide care for this rural area,” stated Dr. Kim. “This scholarship represents a unique opportunity to enhance my ability to provide transformative care to my patients. Functional medicine allows us to focus on the root causes of a disease and offer personalized treatments that improve overall well-being at the Memorial Institute of Health & Healing.”
About Functional Medicine: As a method in the transformation of healthcare, functional medicine treats the root causes of disease and restores healthy function through a personalized patient experience. From chronic illness to disease prevention, functional medicine systematically addresses all patients’ unique physical, mental, and emotional needs. By understanding each patient’s genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences, functional medicine is a vital partner to conventional medicine that delivers transformative care to promote optimal health and well-being.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim, please call Memorial Institute of Health & Healing at 217-357-6815 or visit mhtlc.org to learn more.
