Community Health Summit

About the Event: In collaboration with Urban Wholistics, 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.

Urban Wholistics is a total health, community based, grassroots initiative created to beautify open land in neighborhoods that have been historically excluded from access to wholistic green spaces. Learn More

Urban Wholistics' headquarters is located at 619 Woodland Ave., Toledo, OH 43604

Panel Topics We Will Engage In:

Addressing Social Drivers of Health Affecting the Well-Being of Women and Infants

Moderator: Dr. Kevin Smith, OBGYN & Associate Dean - Morehouse School of Medicine

• Panelist: Dr. Jennifer DeLucia, Pediatrician - UToledo Health
• Panelist: Dr. Ahmed El-Zawahry, Chief of Pelvic Center - UToledo Health
• Panelist: Dr. Natalie Rizk, Breast Surgeon - UToledo Health

Enhancing Access to and Navigation of Healthcare Technology for Older Adults

Moderator: Dr. Zarha Aftab, Family Medicine: Geriatrician - UToledo Health

• Panelist: Dr. Robin Berry, Family Medicine: Director of Research - UToledo Health
• Panelist: Alondria Wright, Owner - Building Up Seniors in Tech

Overcoming Health Disparities in Our Community

Moderator: Dr. Brittany Jones, Senior Director of Impact & Evaluation - United Way

• Panelist: Dr. Bryan Baugh, Global Medical Affairs Leader for HIV and Medical Adoption - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
• Panelist: Dr. Joan Duggan, Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease - UToledo Health
• Panelist: Anthony Pattin, Pharmacist & Owner - Junction Family Ph*rm*cy

Panelists subject to change based on availability.

Panel Format:

• Presentation: 15-minute presentation to introduce the topic and share valuable insights.
• Table Discussion: 15-minute guided discussions at tables to deepen engagement and explore ideas.
• Q&A Session: 15-minute session to answer questions and foster connections with the audience.

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

Schedule subject to change.

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.

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).

Please contact Kim at [email protected] with any questions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Delta Hotels Toledo, 3100 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, United States