Virtual
Medical & Health Symposium
Approaches to Integrated Care in Occupational Health
Sept. 16-18, 2026
Join thousands of health-care and legal professionals from across the globe for the 2026 Medical & Health Symposium (MHS26). This three-day virtual event explores innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for Ohio’s injured workers.
What you’ll experience
- Educational sessions led by nationally recognized experts in occupational health, workers’ compensation, analytics, and integrated care
- A virtual expo marketplace featuring vendors and organizations that support high-quality care for injured workers
- Specialized programming for health-care providers, legal professionals, managed care organizations, and administrators
Check out our featured speakers!
Kina Hart
When a workplace injury becomes a life-altering injury, the impact extends far beyond the job site.
In this powerful session, Kina Hart brings her firsthand experience to the forefront —challenging medical professionals to see safety through the eyes of a survivor. With compelling storytelling and clinical relevance, Kina delivers a gripping reminder of why prevention, communication, and proactive care matter.
A must-hear perspective for anyone committed to protecting workers’ health and improving outcomes.
Ian Burkhart
From paralysis to possibility — meet the man who rewired the future.
At just 19, Ian Burkhart’s life changed in an instant after a diving accident left him with a C5 spinal cord injury. But what followed is nothing short of historic. As the first person to regain hand movement through an implanted brain–computer interface, Ian became a trailblazer in neurotechnology, restoring motion using only his thoughts.
His story isn’t just about cutting-edge science — it’s about grit, hope, and redefining what’s possible.
Don’t miss Ian’s remarkable journey of resilience and innovation.
Easton LaChappelle
Turned teenage curiosity into world-changing innovation
Easton LaChappelle at just 14, built a working robotic hand from LEGO parts, fishing wire, and tubing — an early spark that became a fully 3D-printed, brain-controlled prosthetic arm by the time he founded Unlimited Tomorrow at 18. Easton set out to develop affordable, lifelike alternatives — equipping his company to deliver personalized, mind-controlled limbs for a fraction of the cost.
His mission — making cutting-edge prosthetics accessible to all — is reshaping how we think about engineering, empathy, and the future of assistive technology.
Rebekah Gregory
Survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing – The terrorism act that claimed her leg, but could not claim her spirit
Rebekah Gregory’s story is one of profound courage and transformation. On April 15, 2013, she was standing just three feet behind her five-year-old son at the Boston Marathon finish line when a bomb exploded. Shielding him with her body, she absorbed the blast, suffering horrific injuries that led to the amputation of her left leg after dozens of surgeries.
From that devastating moment, Rebekah emerged as a powerful voice of resilience — running the Boston Marathon on a prosthetic leg, confronting her attacker in court, and founding Rebekah’s Angels Foundation to provide trauma-focused support to children and families.
Her journey illuminates the strength of the human spirit and the promise of purpose born from pain.
Registration will open in the Spring of 2026
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Exhibitor Opportunities
Showcase your products and services to health-care and legal decision-makers by becoming an exhibitor. Virtual booths are an affordable, high-impact way to reach new audiences and strengthen existing relationships – starting at just $100.
Why Exhibit?
- Build valuable relationships and brand visibility in a targeted market.
- Connect with medical providers, legal experts, and industry leaders.
- Highlight your solutions that support workers’ compensation and occupational health.
Submit your information below to receive more information on exhibiting.
Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving nearly 245,000 public and private employers. With over 1,500 employees and assets of approximately $24 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States.
All requests not related to a reasonable accommodation should be sent to medsymposium@bwc.ohio.gov. However, if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability or pregnancy for this event, contact the BWC ADA Coordinator via email at BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov, at least one week prior to the meeting date. Accommodation requests submitted closer to the meeting date will be accepted, but there may not be adequate time to implement the request.
