Memorial Health Foundation Celebrates Launch of Conversations of Care Series
Memorial Health Foundation (MHF) and Memorial Health System’s Department of Therapy Services welcomed more than 70 community members at the Tower Event & Conference Center on Wednesday, October 28, for the launch of Conversations of Care—an event series created to connect philanthropic partners and local patients with the innovations happening across Memorial Health System. Each event will spotlight a different area of care in partnership with departments throughout the system, showcasing how philanthropy is driving meaningful change in our community.
“The inspiration behind Conversations of Care came from a simple idea that the best healthcare happens when people truly connect,” shared MHF Director Jarrett Stull. “We wanted to create a space where patients, providers, and benefactors could come together to share stories, celebrate progress, and learn from one another.”
For the inaugural event, Exploring Parkinson’s Care and Therapy Services, attendees heard insights from expert neurology and therapy providers on the latest treatments and innovations in Parkinson’s care—and learned how Memorial Health System teams are helping patients live fuller, healthier lives. Among those sharing their expertise was event keynote speaker Daniel E. O’Connell, MD, MPH, Memorial Health System Neurologist, Neurohospitalist, and Stroke Director, who said: “I was beyond honored to assist with the joint endeavor of providing a Parkinson’s educational update while highlighting the visionary philanthropy of our Mid-Ohio Valley patrons.” He further explained, “It was especially inspiring to hear firsthand stories from the community regarding their benefit with the combination of old and new treatment options alike, and I am now strongly looking forward to the next symposium of the series, given the high impact of this first gathering.”
“A key part of the Foundation’s mission is to provide education, and this event is one way we do that,” added Stull. “By offering programs like this at no cost, we’re helping ensure that more people across our region have access to the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health.”
The event also highlighted one of the newest additions to the Department of Therapy Services’ extensive equipment lineup: the Solo-Step. Thanks to the generosity of MHF donor Judy Heinrich, Memorial Health System is now one of the only therapy programs in the region to offer Solo-Step—a safety harness system that helps patients move with confidence and without fear of falling.
When reflecting on the evening’s success, Stull shared, “My hope is that everyone left not only informed, but inspired by the incredible collaboration happening within our health system.”
