Leaders from Central Ohio health systems join CPH discussion on women's health

Inaugural Loebs Health Policy Discussion focused on hurdles, innovative approaches and hope

Kamilah Dixon, Micah Berman, Erin Griggs, Terri Meldrum, Prija Bathija and Deena Chisolm
Dr. Kamilah Dixon of Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center, Micah Berman of the colleges of Public Health and Law, Erin Griggs of Mount Carmel Health System, Terri Meldrum of OhioHealth, Priya Bathija of Nyoo Health and Deena Chisolm of Nationwide Children's Hospital

 

The inaugural Loebs Heath Policy Discussion, held Oct. 15 at the Ohio State Faculty Club, illuminated the complex challenges in women's health — from birth to end of life. Moderator Priya Bathija, founder and CEO of Nyoo Health led a discussion that included Deena Chisolm of Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dr. Kamilah Dixon of Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center, Erin Griggs of Mount Carmel Health System and Terri Meldrum of OhioHealth. 

Stephen F. Loebs Professor Micah Berman convened the expert group to address current obstacles to better health for girls and women, including inequities, health policy and inadequate funding and research.

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Audience members clap
A crowd of about 100 joined the panel discussion at the Faculty Club.
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Kamilah Dixon and Deena Chisolm
Dr. Kamilah Dixon of Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center talks about health disparities
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Priya Bathija
Moderator Priya Bathija, founder and CEO of Nyoo Health
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Audience members look on
Attendees, including Kelly Scheiderer and Julie Robbins
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Audience member asking a question
An audience member asks the panel about the future of women's health

About The Ohio State University College of Public Health

The Ohio State University College of Public Health is a leader in educating students, creating new knowledge through research, and improving the livelihoods and well-being of people in Ohio and beyond. The College's divisions include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, and health services management and policy. It is ranked 22nd among all colleges and programs of public health in the nation, and first in Ohio, by U.S. News and World Report. Its specialty programs are also considered among the best in the country. The MHA program is ranked 5th and the health policy and management specialty is ranked 21st.

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