Empowering Community and Healthcare Leaders With New Symposium

April 3, 2024 | News, UToday, Alumni, UToledo Health
By Staff



The University of Toledo will present the inaugural UToledo Healthcare Symposium on Friday, April 12, at Glass City Center in downtown Toledo.

This year’s symposium is set to be an impactful event focused on improving health through compassionate care, innovative thinking and community collaboration. This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, including presenting sponsor Medical Mutual.

The symposium presents an impressive lineup of healthcare and community leaders. A variety of leading experts from across the University’s academic and clinical operations will speak about their work and research that is changing the future and greatly influencing their field.

Additionally, community leaders and esteemed UToledo alumni and guests will join the daylong program to provide unique viewpoints and engaging discussion on the latest advancements as well as challenges impacting the field of health and medicine.

The keynote address will be provided by Dr. Gregory Postel, president of The University of Toledo, accompanied by Steve C. Glass, Medical Mutual president and chief executive officer, and Dr. Manish Oza, executive vice president and chief medical officer at Medical Mutual.

Key topics to be covered during the symposium include:

•  Leading-edge advancements in healthcare technology;

•  Breakthroughs in medical research and treatment modalities;

•  Strategies for enhancing patient care and outcomes;

•  Addressing health disparities and promoting health equity; and

•  The role of interdisciplinary collaboration in driving healthcare innovation.

“This new UToledo Healthcare Symposium is a great opportunity for our University to bring together healthcare professionals and community leaders to engage in important learning and discussion about the latest advancements in medicine,” Postel said. “I look forward to this event becoming an annual tradition that has a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.”

“We are excited to help launch the 2024 Healthcare Symposium. The event brings together experts and thought leaders from diverse backgrounds dedicated to exploring ways to further advance health and well-being,” Glass said. “The symposium provides a unique platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and building partnerships that will ultimately benefit individuals throughout our communities.”

Participants can look forward to insightful presentations as well as opportunities to connect with peers and explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The UToledo Healthcare Symposium invites healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, students, policymakers, industry representatives or anyone passionate about driving positive change in healthcare and public health to attend.

The symposium runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a continental breakfast and lunch buffet. For more information or to register for the event, visit the UToledo Healthcare Symposium website. The deadline to register is Friday, April 5.

Special thanks to:

Presenting Sponsor – Medical Mutual
Breakfast Sponsor – Superior Ambulance
Lunch Sponsor – Women and Philanthropy, The University of Toledo
Platinum Sponsors – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, NAMI of Greater Toledo, The University of Toledo Medical Center, The University of Toledo Alumni Association
Partner Sponsor – The University of Michigan Medical School, Michigan Medicine, Department of Learning Health Sciences
Community Sponsor – Midwest Centers