In Celebration of National Minority Health Month
Join Urban Wholistics and The University of Toledo for the
Community Health Summit
Join Us
The Community Health Summit is a free public event for all ages. It is a day filled with fitness, workshops and more while bringing together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates focused on reducing healthcare disparities.
April 12, 2024
8 am - 4:30pm
The Delta Hotel by Marriott (UTMC Campus)
In collaboration with the University of Toledo, the Community Health Summit is a dynamic gathering of healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates, all united in their mission to reduce healthcare disparities. This event serves as a platform to foster open dialogue, share innovative solutions, and collaborate on strategies that improve access to quality care for underrepresented populations. Whether you're a seasoned expert, passionate advocate, or someone new to the topic eager to learn and contribute, the summit offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful change and advance the conversation around healthcare solutions. Local community organizations will be available for additional healthcare needs and resources.
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Schedule of the Day:​
8:00 am | Registration & Yoga with Sarah Hawley, Instructor - Yogagi Yoga
9:00 am | Welcome & Introductions
9:15 am | Panel 1: Addressing Social Drivers of Health Affecting the Well-Being of Women and Infants
10: 15 am | Guys from the Heart Program: UToledo Medical Students with Toledo Public Schools
10:35 am | Panel 2: Enhancing Access to and Navigation of Healthcare Technology for Older Adults
11:30 am | Lunch with Motivational Speaker, Networking & Resource Tables Open
1:30 pm | Panel 3: Overcoming Health Disparities in our Community
2:30 pm | Zumba with Valerie Simmons Walston, UToledo
3:30 pm | UToledo Students Hack-a-thon* presentations
4:15 pm | UToledo Students Hack-a-thon* awards
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Schedule subject to change.
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Join us for an opportunity to collaborate with others who share the goal of creating equitable healthcare solutions for all.
*The student-led Hack-A-Thon will occur in the Collier Building during the same time as the Summit. They will present briefly at 9:00 AM to give an overview of the Hack-A-Thon. Then at 3:30 PM they will return to present their findings.
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About the Healthcare Hack-a-thon: University of Toledo College of Medicine students and community leaders collaborate to design innovative public health strategies that tackle local health disparities, with a special focus on bridging the digital divide in healthcare through Health Information Technology (HIT).
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Panel Topics We Will Engage In:
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Addressing Social Drivers of Health Affecting the Well-Being of Women and Infants
Moderator: Dr. Kevin Smith, OBGYN & Associate Dean - Morehouse School of Medicine
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Panelist: Dr. Jennifer DeLucia, Pediatrician - UToledo Health
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Panelist: Dr. Ahmed El-Zawahry, Chief of Pelvic Center - UToledo Health
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Panelist: Dr. Natalie Rizk, Breast Surgeon - UToledo Health
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Enhancing Access to and Navigation of Healthcare Technology for Older Adults
Moderator: Dr. Zarha Aftab, Family Medicine: Geriatrician - UToledo Health
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Panelist: Dr. Robin Berry, Family Medicine: Director of Research - UToledo Health
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Panelist: Alondria Wright, Owner - Building Up Seniors in Tech
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Overcoming Health Disparities in Our Community
Moderator: Dr. Brittany Jones, Senior Director of Impact & Evaluation - United Way
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Panelist: Dr. Bryan Baugh, Global Medical Affairs Leader for HIV and Medical Adoption - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Panelist: Dr. Joan Duggan, Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease - UToledo Health
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Panelist: Anthony Pattin, Pharmacist & Owner - Junction Family Pharmacy
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Panelists subject to change based on availability.
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Panel Format:
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Presentation: 15-minute presentation to introduce the topic and share valuable insights.
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Table Discussion: 15-minute guided discussions at tables to deepen engagement and explore ideas.
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Q&A Session: 15-minute session to answer questions and foster connections with the audience.
Sponsorship & Donations
Every contribution makes a difference. We are currently seeking sponsors, partners, and vendors for this event. Consider partnering with us as a sponsor or vendor to further expand the impact of Urban Wholistics while also promoting your business or organization. ​​
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What is Urban Wholistics?
Urban Wholistics is a total health, community based, grassroots initiative created to educate urban communities and beautify open land in neighborhoods that have been historically excluded from access to holistic green spaces. Click here to learn more.
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