Registration Now Open! Summit Runs Thursday, Sept. 18 & Friday, Sept. 19 

Join today’s thought leaders and healthcare experts who are dedicated to improving health, wellbeing, and patient care within our communities through lectures and panel discussions focused on preventive care, longevity medicine, public health, social determinants of health, and more.

Health Summit Registration Now Open

All Health and Medical Professionals Welcome

Physicians • Medical Residents • Physician Assistants • Nurse Practitioners • Nurses • Pharmacists • Health Administrators • Counselors • Therapists • Health Advocates

Health Summit Registration Fee

Attend one or both days! The 2025 Summit registration includes lunch on Friday, Sept. 19. This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details. 

Physicians $150
Medical Residents, Allied Health Professionals (PA, CRNA, CRNP, RN, PharmD, etc.), non-Healthcare professionals $100
Duquesne University Alumni $85
Duquesne University Students, Employees and Affiliated Preceptors, Residents, and Residency Faculty  No Cost

 

Walking Directions from Chatham Garage to Duquesne's Power Center

Chatham Center Garage (Washington Place entrance) is a 5 minute walk to the Duquesne University Power Center at 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Take Power Center elevators to Floor 5 for Summit location.

IMPORTANT: 2025 Summit Parking Information

Parking at Chatham Center Garage & Other Locations Only

Parking for this event is available at the Chatham Center Garage on Washington Place and at other nearby public garages (see list below).

Please Be Aware:

  • No Duquesne University Forbes Avenue and Locust Street Garages Available: These garages are reserved for permit holders only, and no tickets will be dispensed.
  • No Validation: Parking will not be validated. Rates and availability vary by garage—please check directly with the facility for details.
  • Accessibility Options Available: Attendees who require accessible parking or accommodations may contact the summit committee at healthsummitFREEDUQUESNE.

 

Nearby Parking Options

2025 Summit Speakers

Leaders in their field, Summit speakers will provide practical and timely solutions with presentations on preventive care, longevity medicine, health equity and social determinants of health. Check back as we add more speakers.

Omar Lateef, DO

Omar Lateef, DO

President and CEO, Rush University System for Health & Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Iulia Vann, MD, MPH

Iulia Vann, MD, MPH

Director, Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, PA

Arsenial Runion, MHA

Arsenial Runion, MHA

Chief Executive Officer, East Liberty Family Health Care Center, Pittsburgh, PA

John J. Kalata, DO, MS MEd, FACOFP

John J. Kalata, DO, MS MEd, FACOFP

Program Director, Family Medicine and Transitional Year Residency Programs at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA

Johnny Huard, PhD

Johnny Huard, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer & Director, Center for Regenerative Sports Medicine, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO

Matthew Kampert, DO, MS, ACSM-CEP

Matthew Kampert, DO, MS, ACSM-CEP

Head of Research for Primary Care Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic & Director of Exercise Medicine for Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute Associate Professor, Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Suzanne Labriola, DO, DipACLM

Suzanne Labriola, DO, DipACLM

Senior Medical Director, UPMC Employee Group & Medical Director Prescription for Wellness, Pittsburgh, PA

John M. Kauffman Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP

John M. Kauffman Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP

Dean & Professor of Medicine, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jennifer Padden Elliott, PharmD

Jennifer Padden Elliott, PharmD

Division Chief of Integrative and Community Medicine, Director, Center for Integrative Health, Fritzky Family Chair in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing & Associate Professor of Pharmacy, Duquesne University

Amber Fedin, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP

Amber Fedin, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

David J. Dausey, PhD, EdD

David J. Dausey, PhD, EdD

Executive Vice President and Provost, Duquesne University

Phillip R. Bryant, DO, FAAPMR

Phillip R. Bryant, DO, FAAPMR

Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Edith L. Trees Professorship of Disabilities Medicine, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

M. Renee Prater, DVM, MS, PhD

M. Renee Prater, DVM, MS, PhD

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor of Biological Sciences, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jason E. Wells, PhD

Jason E. Wells, PhD

Associate Dean of Biomedical Affairs, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Faina Linkov, PhD, MPH

Faina Linkov, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor, Public Health and Health Administration, Duquesne University John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences

Robert L. Maher, Jr., PharmD

Robert L. Maher, Jr., PharmD

Administrative Pharmacist Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

Melanie Turk, PhD, RN, FTNSS

Melanie Turk, PhD, RN, FTNSS

Professor & Director, Nursing Honors Program, Duquesne University School of Nursing

Divya Venkat, MD

Divya Venkat, MD

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Program

Overview

Hosted by Duquesne University’s Center for Integrative Health and College of Osteopathic Medicine, the planning committee has created a timely and practical program designed to equip attendees with actionable tools to implement across practice settings and communities.,

This two-day multidisciplinary conference will connect healthcare professionals and leaders across disciplines and sectors who are dedicated to advancing whole-person care and defining the future of integrative health.

  • Earn Credits: This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
  • Learn From Leading Experts: Hear from nationally recognized speakers, including keynote experts from Rush University System for Health & Rush University Medical Center; Allegheny County Health Department; East Liberty Family Health Care Center and Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
  • Network with Peers: Connect with physicians, allied health professionals, and leaders committed to integrative health.

Purpose

This conference aims to engage healthcare professionals and thought leaders in advancing integrative education, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, research, and advocacy. Together, we can champion a person-centered, upstream approach to care that addresses root causes and fosters whole-person wellness.

Hosted by Duquesne University’s Center for Integrative Health and College of Osteopathic Medicine, the planning committee has created a timely and practical program designed to equip attendees with actionable tools to implement across practice settings and communities.

Planned agenda will be posted shortly.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about the 2025 Summit. Additional information will be added to this page when available.

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