2024 Integrative Health Summit Information and Speakers

Save the Date! 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.

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: Live AOA, AMA, and ACPE credits are being planned.
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.

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

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

Lulia Vann, MD, MPH

Director, Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, PA

Arsenial Runion

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

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

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

Jennifer 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

David J. Dausey, PhD, EdD

Executive Vice President and Provost, Duquesne University

Amber Fedin, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP

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

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

2025 Summit Information

Registration Opens Soon

The 2025 Summit registration includes lunch and planned 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.

Parking

Parking Available at Duquesne's Forbes Avenue Garage

Parking is 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.
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 Parking Available Close to Campus

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

PPG Paints Arena Lots at Centre Avenue and Chatham Square - A 5 minute walk to campus
Manor Complex Garage at 564 Forbes Ave. (West side of Liberty Tunnels) - A 5 minute walk to campus
Chatham Center at Chatham Square - A 5 minute walk to campus
BNY Mellon Center Garage at 500 Grant Street - A 5-10 minute walk to campus
First Avenue Garage at 600 First Avenue - A 10-15 minute walk to campus
Second Avenue Parking Plaza at 1250 Second Avenue - A 10-15 minute walk to campus

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.