PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE
Massachusetts Health Care Advocates (MAHCA)
2nd Annual Spring Symposium
The Current Climate in Healthcare:
Looking at the Future with Hope
APRIL 9, 2025, Assumption University, 9 am - 3 pm
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Ballroom A, Tsotsis Building, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609
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Cost: $50.00 for MAHCA members ; $75.00 for non-members
includes lunch, parking, and 3 BCPA and CSA continuing education credits
Join Massachusetts Health Care Advocates (MAHCA) for a stimulating day of learning,
networking, seeing old friends and meeting new professional colleagues.
Register soon to secure your spot at our 2025 Spring Symposium!
Our Speakers

Maureen Bisognano, MSN, Planning for a New Way to Care
Maureen is president emerita and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and a recognized authority on healthcare system improvement. She served as IHI's president and CEO for five years, following 15 years as executive vice president and COO. Bisognano advises healthcare leaders globally, speaks at major conferences on quality improvement, and is a strong advocate for change. She also teaches at Harvard Medical School, conducts research at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and serves on the boards of several leading healthcare organizations.

Chris Gloninger, The Climate Prescription: Addressing Health Care in a Warming World
Chris's passion for meteorology began in Sag Harbor, NY, during Hurricane Bob, leading to internships at NOAA and WABC and a BS in Meteorology from Plymouth State University. With 18 years as a broadcast meteorologist, Chris worked across the country, covering hurricanes, tornadoes, and climate change, earning three EMMYs and other prestigious awards. He launched the nation's first weekly series on climate change, highlighting mitigation, adaptation, and clean energy advancements. Now a Senior Scientist at Woods Hole Group, Chris applies his expertise in climate mitigation and risk communication.