Columbus Metropolitan Club

Optimal Health Series Central Ohio is home to global leaders in healthcare, but access to healthcare remains uneven in the region as it is for much of the country. What are the costs of uneven healthcare coverage to our region, and what are the factors that prevent many from getting the care they need? With a panel of passionate healthcare leaders, we dive into the true costs of uneven access to healthcare in Central Ohio and how the doors to quality healthcare can be opened for all. Featuring: Dr. Chyke Doubeni, Chief Health Equity Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Carrie Harris-Muller, Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, OhioHealth Amy Rohling McGee, President, Health Policy Institute of Ohio Kate Tullio, Associate Vice President for Health Equity, CareSource The moderator is Angela Dawson, Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Minority Health The presenting sponsors of CMC’s long-running Optimal Health Series are The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OhioHealth, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. This forum was also sponsored by AstraZeneca and Cardinal Health. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus

With early voting already underway, Ohio voters are being asked to decide if a new approach to redrawing the state’s electoral districts is necessary. At stake is potentially nothing less than the future control of Ohio’s statewide legislative bodies. The nonprofit Citizens Not Politicians asserts that Ohio’s current electoral districts are gerrymandered – or drawn unfairly to tilt the electoral playing field – and favors Republicans who currently control both the Ohio House and Senate, while Republican leaders have said no such unfairness exists and that the Democratic failure to secure more of Ohio’s legislative seats is simply an accurate reflection of voter preference. If the proposed ballot initiative passes, control over drawing Ohio’s electoral districts will pass from politicians to a new 15-member nonpartisan board. Will the state’s voters agree that gerrymandering is an issue Ohio needs to solve with a fresh approach, or will the status quo win out? With panelists on both sides of the issue, we unpack the future of Ohio’s legislative districts and the stark choice the state’s voters are facing. Featuring: Kareem Crayton, Vice President, The Brennan Center for Justice Keith Faber, Ohio Auditor of State Maureen O'Connor, Former Chief Justice, The Supreme Court of Ohio Bradley Smith, The Josiah H. Blackmore II / Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University The moderator is Jessie Balmert, State Government Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch | Gannett | USA Today Network. This forum is sponsored by The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and The Ohio Debate Commission. The forum partner is the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus. The livestream presenting sponsor is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream and marketing partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by Vue Columbus.

Access to healthcare remains a challenge for many in Central Ohio. Join the Columbus Metropolitan Club for Rx for Equity: Creating Access to Healthcare in Central Ohio, where we’ll discuss the barriers and explore solutions to build a more equitable healthcare system. On October 23, 2024, experts from across the healthcare landscape will share their insights on what needs to change to ensure everyone in our community has access to the care they deserve. 🗓 Date: October 23, 2024 📍 Location: The Ellis ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Don’t miss this important forum—register now! https://lnkd.in/gF7WEJ53 #HealthcareEquity #AccessToCare #ColumbusMetroClub #CommunityHealth #Leadership

An erosion of LGBTQ+ rights could be the latest casualty of America’s deepening political and cultural polarization. With a laundry list of anti-LGBTQ+ bills piling up in the Ohio statehouse and some employers dropping corporate DEI initiatives, are efforts to safeguard and grow LGBTQ+ rights losing ground in Ohio? Polling research announced earlier this year by nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute also disturbingly showed US public support for LGBTQ+ protections falling for first time since 2015, illustrating the dangers of taking newly won freedoms for granted. With a panel of experts, we take stock of the state and trajectory of LGBTQ+ rights in Ohio and look at what the post-election environment may hold in store for LGBTQ+ Ohioans and their families. Featuring: The Honorable Nickie Antonio, Ohio State Senate Democratic Leader Karen Hewitt, Co-Founder, The Ohio REST Collective, and Founder and CEO, K Hewitt Consulting Cam Ogden, Policy Manager, Equality Ohio Ken Schneck, Editor, The Buckeye Flame The host is Ronald Murray, Associate Director of Health Advocacy at Equitas Health, and Community Engagement Liaison, Stonewall Columbus. This forum was sponsored by the Lynn Greer Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund Celebrating Inclusion & Equity for the LGBTQ Community, and Huckleberry House. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was supported by Vue Columbus. This forum was recorded before a live audience at Vue Columbus in the Brewery District on October 9, 2024.

As gerrymandering continues to shape Ohio’s political landscape, the question remains: Does Ohio Need Gerrymandering Reform? On October 16, 2024, the we are hosting a critical discussion at Vue Columbus on the future of political districting in our state. Join us to hear from experts who are working to ensure fair representation and equitable elections in Ohio. 🗓 Date: October 16, 2024 📍 Location: Vue Columbus ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Register today to be part of this vital conversation. https://lnkd.in/gF7WEJ53 #Gerrymandering #OhioPolitics #FairRepresentation #ColumbusMetroClub #DemocracyMatters

Join the Columbus Metropolitan Club on October 9, 2024, for our Annual Meeting and a critical discussion on LGBTQ+ rights. At Are LGBTQ+ Rights Losing Ground?, we’ll explore the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities today and the steps needed to protect their rights. As part of this evening of connection and advocacy at Vue Columbus, enjoy a pre- and post-forum happy hour. 🗓 Date: October 9, 2024 📍 Location: Vue Columbus ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Don’t miss our Annual Meeting and this important conversation—register now! https://lnkd.in/gwW6NkyS #ColumbusMetroClub #Leadership #CommunityEngagement

Could fresh thinking about philanthropy help save the lives of mothers and babies in Central Ohio? This CMC panel explores how participatory grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy, and low-barrier funding promise to improve the lives of Central Ohio’s mothers and babies. Featuring: Isi Ikharebha Green, President, Physicians CareConnection Kelley Griesmer, President and CEO, The Women's Fund of Central Ohio Jill Miller, President and CEO, Bethesda Inc. and bi3 Danielle Tong, Executive Director, CelebrateOne The moderator was Jennifer Bullock, Weekday Anchor, NBC4. This forum was sponsored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was supported by Vue Columbus. This forum was recorded before a live audience at Vue Columbus in Columbus, Ohio's Brewery District on October 2, 2024.

We invite you to be part of our upcoming conversations at the Columbus Metropolitan Club. Covering pressing topics like healthcare access, LGBTQ+ rights, and political reform, these events will dive deep into the issues that matter most to our community. Check out our schedule and register today: 🔹 Outdated Funding, Lost Lives: Why Ohio’s Babies and Birthing Parents Deserve Better – October 2 🔹 Are LGBTQ+ Rights Losing Ground? – October 9 (Evening Event + Annual Meeting) 🔹 Does Ohio Need Gerrymandering Reform? – October 16 🔹 Rx for Equity: Creating Access to Healthcare in Central Ohio – October 23 Be part of the solution and engage with us on these critical issues. Register here #ColumbusMetroClub #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #HealthcareEquity #LGBTQRights #GerrymanderingReform #SocialImpact

Ohio’s maternal and infant health outcomes are in crisis, and the time for action is now. Join the Columbus Metropolitan Club for a vital discussion at our event, Outdated Funding, Lost Lives: Why Ohio’s Babies and Birthing Parents Deserve Better. Tomorrow, we’ll explore why outdated funding models are failing Ohio’s birthing families and what needs to change. Our panel of experts will provide insight and actionable solutions to ensure a healthier future for Ohio’s parents and babies. Register today to be part of the solution. 🗓 Date: October 2, 2024 📍 Location: The Ellis ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkXdEpYf #MaternalHealth #OhioFamilies #PublicHealth #ColumbusMetroClub #Leadership

What would Central Ohio's future look like with safe, affordable mixed-income neighborhoods as a part of everyday life? How much healthier, stronger, and more equitable would our region be? Today, we examine the links connecting housing, health, and opportunity and spotlight the will to act that could open the gates to healthier outcomes for all. Featuring: Merisa Bowers, Council President & Member At-Large, Gahanna City Council Michael B. Coleman, Former Mayor, City of Columbus, and Partner, Ice Miller Dr. Craig Pollack, Katey Ayers Endowed Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Kenneth L. Wright, Mayor & Council Member At-Large, City of Westerville The moderator was Darci Congrove, Managing Director, GBQ. This forum was sponsored by The Robert Weiler Company and the Thanks Be To God Foundation. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on September 25, 2024.