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Foundation Day

From Challenges to Connection: How Opportunities Become Innovation

Foundation Day 2023, one of the longest-running continuing medical education events in the state of Illinois, is focusing on the future. Our presenters will be examining the important challenges faced when providing world-class healthcare. When we see that our challenges are merely opportunity, we can then make the necessary connections to achieve innovation.

Hear from thought leaders who’ll present their views and insights – along with their expertise and advice – on how to connect opportunities to innovative solutions. Join us for this important conversation and engaging education meant to inspire our everyday work.      

Thursday, November 2 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign

REGISTER

Agenda

7 – 8 a.m.
REGISTRATION WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST;
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

8 – 8:15 a.m.
OPENING REMARKS
James Leonard, MD
President and CEO | Carle Health

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
KEYNOTE 1: Political Trends in Health Care: Expect and Accept Change
Sinéad Rice Madigan
CEO | Health Alliance

9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Transition

9:30 – 10 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION 1

  • Breakouts

    I’m not an innovator: Stop the debate and cultivate an innovative mindset
    Angelia DeWeese, MSPH, CHSE, MOT, CSM
    Simulation Education Specialist | Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Eureka Hospital

    Healing Through Presence
    Dominique Ely, NP
    Critical Care APRN | Carle Foundation Hospital

    Things Every Clinician Should Know About the Business of Medicine
    Michael Smith, MD
    Senior VP and Chief Medical Officer | Health Alliance

    Integrating Mindfulness into Healthcare
    Doug McDannald, MS, OCT-C, CMA
    Ophthalmic Photographer | Carle Ophthalmology and Optometry

10 – 10:10 a.m.
Transition

10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION 2

  • Breakouts

    Innovation Across the System Leader Panel
    James Leonard, MD
    President and CEO | Carle Health

    Dennis Hesch
    Executive VP, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer | Carle Health

    Colleen Kannaday
    President | Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital

    Keith Knepp, MD
    President | Carle Health Greater Peoria

    Beyond the Binary: Working with Humans with a Substance Use Disorder
    Todd Beard, MAPC, LCPC
    Manager | Carle Addiction Recovery Center

    Perceptions of DEI
    Dana Gillon, PhD
    Director of Departmental Operations and Faculty Development | Carle Illinois College of Medicine

    Do You Want To Go Home?
    Jeanette Murray
    VP of Hospital Operations | Carle Health Methodist Hospital

    Luke Luetkemeyer, MD
    Orthopedic Surgeon | Midwest Orthopaedic Center

10:40 – 11 a.m.
Transition

11 a.m. – Noon
KEYNOTE 2: Leading Teams Through the Mucky Mire of Change
Megan Bakaitis, MBA, CPHQ, LSSBB, CCMP
Performance Improvement Specialist | Carle Health

Noon – 1 p.m.
LUNCH AND EXHIBIT HALL

1 – 1:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION 3

  • Breakouts

    Things Every Clinician Should Know About the Business of Medicine
    Michael Smith, MD
    Senior VP and Chief Medical Officer | Health Alliance

    Do You Want To Go Home?
    Jeanette Murray
    VP of Hospital Operations | Carle Health Methodist Hospital

    Luke Luetkemeyer, MD
    Orthopedic Surgeon | Midwest Orthopaedic Center

    Inclusive Behaviors
    Dana Gillon, PhD
    Director of Departmental Operations and Faculty Development | Carle Illinois College of Medicine

    Healing Through Presence
    Dominique Ely, NP
    Critical Care APRN | Carle Foundation Hospital

1:30 – 1:40 p.m.
Transition

1:40 – 2:10 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4

  • Breakouts

    I’m not an innovator: Stop the debate and cultivate an innovative mindset
    Angelia DeWeese, MSPH, CHSE, MOT, CSM
    Simulation Education Specialist | Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Eureka Hospital

    Beyond the Binary: Working with Humans with a Substance Use Disorder
    Todd Beard, MAPC, LCPC
    Manager | Carle Addiction Recovery Center

    Innovation Across the System Leader Panel
    James Leonard, MD
    President and CEO | Carle Health

    Dennis Hesch
    Executive VP, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer | Carle Health

    Colleen Kannaday
    President | Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital

    Keith Knepp, MD
    President | Carle Health Greater Peoria

    Integrating Mindfulness into Healthcare
    Doug McDannald, MS, OCT-C, CMA
    Ophthalmic Photographer | Carle Ophthalmology and Optometry

2:10 – 2:30 p.m.
Transition

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KEYNOTE 3: Turning Challenges into Connections via Patient Advocacy
Lori Zunich
Technical Project Manager | Carle Health

3:30 – 4 p.m.
CLOSING REMARKS
Elizabeth Angelo, DNP, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC
Senior VP, Chief Nursing Officer, President of Carle Foundation Hospital | Carle Health

Exhibitors

Foundation Day is made possible by exhibitor support.

Gold
Health Catalyst
Virta Health
Cardinal Health

Silver
Lippincott

Bronze
Janssen
Pfizer - Migraine
Pfizer - Rare Disease
Oxford Medical Simulation

Registration

Registration is required for this event. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with additional details.
This is an in-person event. A virtual attendance option is offered, with only the keynote presentations live-streamed.

For more information, please contact Continuing.Education@carle.com.