HAPPY EASTER TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!
Be healthy and well. Hopefully, the warming weather, and the isolation we have been practicing will bring us back together in the not-too-distant future.
This week’s Blade brought us an impressive endorsement of The Toledo Clinic’s offer to bring new doctors to our South Toledo Medical Campus, and UTMC. It could not have been a stronger message. How to save UTMC, Blade Editorial Board, April 6 2020
The same day, Dr. James C Willey had a visionary essay in The Blade which spelled out his view of the future of our South Toledo campus. Jim is working hard at his daily job, then putting in another 6 hours per day with our Save UTMC team. Health care research benefits region, The Blade, Dr. James Willey, April 6, 2020
On Wednesday, Ohio Senator Teresa Feder, Toledo City Councilman Rob Ludeman, Dr. Willey, and I teleconferenced with U.T. President Sharon Gaber and her Chief of Staff, Diane Miller, for 70 minutes. We had an excellent exchange of ideas. We pushed vigorously for President Gaber’s support of the partnership with The Toledo Clinic, improved marketing of our hospital and campus, and for working together in seeking funds from the $2.6 trillion economic assistance program the U.S. Congress and President recently agreed to.
Finally, Jim and I have spoken with U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur at length twice this past week, exchanging ideas which could bring dollars and talent to our South Toledo Medical Campus.
We are putting up yard signs and exploring costs for billboard and extra-large outdoor displays you see at prominent intersections and thoroughfares throughout the city. We also hope to host a fundraiser in the Spring. Please call with your thoughts, or yard sign locations. And please, write letters to the editor praising the Blade editorial and Dr. Willey’s essay.
Many Thanks!
Carty Finkbeiner, 419-309-5636
Randy Desposito, 419-902-1287,
Save UTMC Steering Committee
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