Mari Lowe and Christ House
In this podcast, we are joined by Mari Lowe, a nurse practitioner working primarily at Christ House, an inpatient medical respite serving men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Mari shares her journey from nursing school to becoming a nurse practitioner to joining AmeriCorps and challenging her own evangelical upbringing. Mari discusses the importance of humility, recognizing power dynamics when she is working with her patient population, and the significance of language choices in patient care. She also walks us through approaches of providing care with care, compassion, humanity and liberation at the center of it. Overall, the conversation delves into the complexities of providing healthcare to marginalized populations while showcasing Mari’s personal beliefs and how she is contemplating institutional structures.
Meet Our Guest
Mari Lowe MSN, NP-C
Mari has spent the majority of her nursing and nurse practitioner career at Christ House, an inpatient medical respite serving men experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia. She received her undergraduate degree in Nursing and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Masters of Nursing from Duke University. She completed a certificate in Public Theology through Newbigin House of Studies, an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union, and a certificate in Theology and Health Care from Duke Divinity School. Her areas of interest include Addiction Medicine and Primary Care for people experiencing homelessness. She believes her theology remains most informed by her patients.
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