(From Missouri Southern State University)Missouri Southern State University will host its first Willcoxon Innovation in Healthcare Summit on April 11-12, an event featuring speakers and provoking discussion about technology enhancements and innovative practices in healthcare.
Intended for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has an interest in healthcare, the summit will be the premier gathering in the region for innovative health discussions and feature several speakers who understand the need for technological advances in medicine and health services.
The event will be free for participants thanks to generous contributions from Joplin natives Bob and Dot Willcoxon.
The event will begin Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m. with a presentation by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, who has been engaged in many innovative health discussions on Capitol Hill, and will continue at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, with Keynote Speaker Dr. Christa Martin, the Chief Scientific Officer at the Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The event will begin Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m. with a presentation by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, who has been engaged in many innovative health discussions on Capitol Hill, and will continue at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, with Keynote Speaker Dr. Christa Martin, the Chief Scientific Officer at the Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit Kick Off Speaker: Senator Roy Blunt. “Stories of Health and Higher Education Innovation” in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.
Friday, April 12, 2024
(All sessions in Taylor Performing Arts Center)
7:30 a.m. Registration, check-in, and breakfast
7:30 a.m. Registration, check-in, and breakfast
8:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christa Martin, Chief Scientific Officer at Geisinger Health
10 a.m.
Session 1: The Future Delivery of Healthcare (Q&A at the end)Dr. Catherine Satterwhite, Executive Director of the Center for Population Health and Equity, Kansas City University
Dr. Robert McNab, Vice President of Medical Education, Freeman Health Systems
11:20 a.m.
Session 2: Advances in Technology & Therapy (Q&A at the end)Dr. Lance Forshee, Associate Professor of Anatomy at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine speaking on AI in Medicine.
Noon
Lunch in Young GymnasiumRecognition of the Willcoxon Family for their generous support of the health summit
Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center
Update on TEConomy strategic roadmap for economic development in Joplin focused on healthcare, health sciences, and associated educational assets.
1:30 p.m.
Session 3: Envisioning the Future of Healthcare in the Four State Region
Dr. Mark McNemar, Regional Physician Executive, Mercy
Kevin Manning, Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy
2:30 p.m. Closing Remarks – Details released about 2025 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit
Kevin Manning, Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy
2:30 p.m. Closing Remarks – Details released about 2025 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit
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