Save the Date! Thursday, Sept. 18 & Friday, Sept. 19 

Join today’s thought leaders and healthcare experts to improve 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.

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 Live Credits: Receive live AOA, AMA, and ACPE credits—typically around 12 credits have been awarded in past years, with a similar offering planned for this year.
  • 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; and Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
  • Engage in Interdisciplinary Panels: Participate in research and practice discussions focused on preventive care, longevity medicine, health equity, and social determinants of health.
  • Network with Peers: Connect with physicians, allied health professionals, and leaders committed to integrative health.

Program 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.

All Health and Medical Professionals Welcome

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

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details!

2025 Summit Speakers -More to Come!

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

Lulia Vann, MD, MPH

Lulia Vann, MD, MPH

Director, Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, PA

Johnny Huard, PhD

Johnny Huard, PhD

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Elliott, PharmD

Jennifer Elliott, PharmD

Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health

2025 Summit Information

Summit Sponsorships Available

Sponsorship opportunitites are available for the 2025 Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit at Duquesne University slated for September 18-19, 2025. Please contact us at healthsummitFREEDUQUESNE%20for more information.

Summit supporters are helping to reach bigger goals in healthcare. Organizations that financially supported this activity do not influence any decisions related to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the education ensuring the education remained independent and unbiased.

Registration Opens Soon

The 2025 Summit registration includes breakfast, lunch and reception meals and Live AOA, AMA and ACPE credits. The 2-day, interprofessional Summit will highlight preventive care, longevity medicine, health equity, and social determinants of health. 

Registration is expected to open this summer. Please check back for more information.

Education Program: Live AOA, AMA and ACPE CEs

Registration is required to attend the summit and obtain Live AOA, AMA and ACPE continuing education credits. Approximately 12 credits are planned for this in-person event. (No virtual participation available.)

The 2-day, interprofessional Summit will highlight preventive care, longevity medicine, health equity, and social determinants of health from speakers who are experts in their fields. 

The Fritzky Family Health Summit is being planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and Duquesne University. The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME and AOA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Duquesne University School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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Parking

FORBES AVENUE GARAGE PARKING - FREE VALIDATED PARKING

  • Free parking available at Duquesne's Forbes Avenue Garage at 1180 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
  • Forbes Avenue Garage Parking is limited and not guaranteed. It is recommended that you arrive early if you plan to park in the Forbes Avenue Garage.
  • Forbes Avenue Garage Parking tickets will be validated at Summit registration table for both days of the Summit. Please bring your ticket with you.
  • The Forbes Avenue Garage is directly across the street from the Duquesne University Power Center and connected via skywalk from the garage. Take the Forbes Garage elevator to the Floor 8, exit glass doors and turn Right to access the Skylar skywalk to the Power Center Ballroom. 

 

ADDITIONAL OFF-CAMPUS PARKING LOCATIONS - NOT VALIDATED BY DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Parking is available within walking distance to the Duquesne University Power Center. Please contact the parking garage directly for rate information or capacity restrictions.  

Summit Location

Duquesne University, Power Center, 5th Floor, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about the 2024 Summit. Additional information will be added to this page when available.

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