ReWork Healthcare Conference and Gala
Schedule
Fri May 29 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
CityLink Center | Cincinnati, OH
About this Event
ReWork Healthcare Conference
ReWork Healthcare Conference is a dynamic, one-day professional development experience designed to equip, empower, and elevate current and aspiring healthcare professionals across the region.
What's Included:
- Testing & Recertifications for Medical Assistants and Phlebotomy Professionals
- Workforce Development and Training
- Coaching & Community Leadership Development
- Health Education
- All Medical Professionals will recieve 3 CEUs
- Vendors and More
ReWork Healthcare Gala
ReWork Healthcare Gala is an inspiring evening experience designed to celebrate excellence, community, and collective impact in healthcare. Serving as a perfect complement to the Health Professionals Conference, the gala brings together practitioners, leaders, students, and stakeholders for an elevated gathering that honors achievement while fostering meaningful connection.
Guests will enjoy an atmosphere of elegance, purpose, and celebration as we recognize trailblazers who are advancing equity, innovation, and access across the healthcare landscape. Through shared stories, recognition moments, and intentional networking, the gala reinforces the conferenceโs mission to empower and uplift those committed to improving health outcomes in our region. More than a celebration, this evening is a call to continue the work together by strengthening relationships, amplifying impact, and investing in the future of healthcare leadership in Cincinnati and beyond.
Workforce Agenda
๐: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Owning My Personal Brand, Knowing My Worth
Host: T. Renee Banks
Info: This interactive workshop empowers participants to strategically navigate today's workforce by aligning opportunity with self-awareness, personal branding, and confidence in their value. Through guided reflection, real-world examples, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to clearly articulate their skills, position themselves competitively in the job market, and advocate for their worth in professional spaces. This session is designed to help individuals move from uncertainty to confident.
๐: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Developing & Maintaining Excellent Performance
Host: Anthony (Rick) Roderick Jackson
Info: Proven strategies to develop, improve and sustain process improvement over time through the use of SMART goals will be presented. How to reach a culture of sustained excellence through communication.
๐: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Coaching & Community Leadership Development
Host: Pamela Massey
Info: Guiding entry-level professionals on how to grow within their careers advancing professionally, building strong networks, effectively engaging with leadership, and leveraging community resources (e.g., Urban League Leadership programs, Ohio Means Jobs, Six Sigma, etc.). It will also touch on adaptability and how to pivot when navigating career pathways.
๐: 02:00 PM
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Career Readiness in Healthcare
Host: Nikki Hollis
Info: This session highlights the power of workforce development to transform lives and strengthen communities. Participants will explore how innovative approaches to career readiness, coaching, and employer engagement can create meaningful pathways into healthcare careers. The session will inspire attendees to think bigger, act strategically, and lead with purpose.
๐: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Healthcare Professionals Ecosystem
Host: Candace Jones
Info: A session geared towards the importance of developing an ecosystem of medical professionals
Coaching & Community
๐: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Accountability! How to Have It
Host: Greg Walker
Info: This is a course for anyone seeking to build accountability in their lives and grow into the person, leader, and professional they want to be
๐: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GCMI
Host: Willie Hill
๐: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Coaching & Community Leadership Development
Host: Pamela Massey
Info: Guiding entry-level professionals on how to grow within their careers, advancing professionally, building strong networks, effectively engaging with leadership, and leveraging community resources (e.g., Urban League Leadership programs, Ohio Means Jobs, Six Sigma, etc.). It will also touch on adaptability and how to pivot when navigating career pathways.
๐: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
City Link Center
Host: Jesiah Brock
NHA Recertification
๐: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Medical Assistant NHA Testing
Host: Making A Change Cincy
Info: The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) requires Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs) to recertify every two years to maintain their credential. Recertification ensures that medical assistants stay current with evolving healthcare practices, regulations, and patient care standards.
๐: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Phlebotomy NHA Recertification Testing
Host: Making A Change Cincy
Info: The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) requires Certified Phlebotomy Technicians (CPT) to renew their certification every two years to ensure they stay current with best practices, safety standards, and evolving healthcare regulations.
Health Education
๐: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What are you afraid of?: Uncovering Medical Trauma and the role of the medical
Host: Dr. Katrina Wyche, OCPC
Info: In this session, medical professionals will gain an understanding of what is medical trauma. We will explore how medical trauma can happen to anyone including the patient and care giver. We will identify the strategies that medical professionals can take in order to prevent trauma and/or re-traumatization, as well as their role as a leader.
๐: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Anchored Success: Charting and Securing Your Career Journey
Host: Dr. Anita Brown
Info: Participants will identify and articulate at least three personal strengths or values that can guide their career decisions. They will develop a customized action plan with specific, time-bound steps to advance their career pathways. Participants will demonstrate the ability to evaluate potential career opportunities by applying anchoring strategies discussed during the session.
Where is it happening?
CityLink Center, 800 Bank Street, Cincinnati, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 81.88 to USD 215.26



















