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[[File:Behringer-headshot-300x300.jpg|thumb|Dr. Chris Behringer ]]
'''Christopher Behringer''' is a family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, medical educator, and healthcare innovator dedicated to advancing holistic, patient-centered care. Board certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Behringer integrates non-pharmacologic approaches such as acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation to empower patients in achieving health and wellness.

== Role in Medicine Forward ==
Dr. Behringer serves as the '''Chief Program Officer''' of Medicine Forward, bringing his clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to systemic change into the organization’s strategic work. His contributions include:

* '''Program Leadership''': Oversees Medicine Forward’s initiatives to heal dysfunctional healthcare systems and champion the patient-physician relationship.
* '''Creator of the Rising Star Program''': Founded this flagship initiative to mentor and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders, fostering advocacy, innovation, and leadership skills.
* '''Mentorship and Education''': Engages with members and trainees to cultivate physician leaders who are equipped to drive systemic reform.
* '''Strategic Advocacy''': Uses his experience in lifestyle medicine and integrative care to shape Medicine Forward’s broader advocacy for holistic, sustainable healthcare models.
* '''Current Role''': Chief Program Officer of Medicine Forward, guiding the organization’s programmatic direction and developing innovative initiatives such as [[Rising Star Program|Rising Star]] to grow the movement’s future leaders.

== Background and Advocacy ==
Beyond Medicine Forward, Dr. Behringer has an expansive career in clinical practice, education, and advocacy:

* '''Owensboro Health''' (2025–present): Lifestyle and Family Medicine Physician, building the region’s first acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation clinic, and advancing lifestyle medicine programs that reduce disease burden and medication use.

* '''Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)''' (2021–present): Faculty member teaching family medicine principles at the largest medical school in the United States.
* '''ReelDx''' (2022–present): Faculty, contributing to video-based medical education resources used internationally.

== Speaking and Thought Leadership ==
Dr. Behringer is an active keynote speaker and educator, with a focus on:

* Integrating non-pharmacologic therapies (lifestyle medicine, acupuncture, OMT) into mainstream care.
* Reducing reliance on medications and helping patients achieve disease remission.
* Teaching and mentoring medical trainees through innovative programs and online education platforms.
* Healthcare transformation for underserved and international populations.

== External Links ==

* '''Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine :''' https://www.linkedin.com/school/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/
* '''Owensboro Health :''' https://www.owensborohealth.org/
* '''ReelDx :''' https://www.reeldx.com/
* '''Chris’s LinkedIn Profile :''' https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-behringer-66222b1a5/?trk=opento_nprofile_details

Christopher Behringer continues to advance holistic, patient-centered care through his clinical practice, teaching, and leadership roles, while shaping the next generation of healthcare advocates and innovators through his work with Medicine Forward and beyond.