Medical
Mutual
is
investing
$1
million
in
BW's
growing
public
health
programs
through
development
of
a
new
endowed
professorship.
The
company
-
the
oldest
and
one
of
the
largest
health
insurance
companies
based
in
Ohio
-
donated
the
funds
to
establish
the
Medical
Mutual
Endowed
Professorship
in
Public
Health.
The
professorship
will
strengthen
recruitment
and
retention
of
the
most
creative
and
engaged
teachers
for
BW's
thriving
bachelor's
and
master's
degree
programs
and
help
bolster
the
healthcare
talent
pipeline
in
Northeast
Ohio.
Addressing
a
talent
gap
Medical
Mutual
recognizes
that
the
healthcare
industry
has
one
of
the
greatest
talent
gaps
in
Northeast
Ohio.
With
Baldwin
Wallace's
rapid
growth
and
success
in
the
field
of
health
science
education,
the
company
wanted
to
help
the
university
meet
this
demand
by
supporting
it
with
much-needed
resources.
"By
establishing
the
Medical
Mutual
Endowed
Professor
of
Public
Health,
we're
helping
Baldwin
Wallace-a
valued
Medical
Mutual
customer
for
87
years-
build
on
an
already
impressive
base
of
faculty
talent,"
said
Rick
Chiricosta,
Medical
Mutual's
Chairman,
President
and
CEO.
"Ultimately,
this
partnership
will
help
ensure
all
students
are
exceptionally
prepared
for
the
future,
graduating
with
the
skills,
knowledge,
and
values
necessary
for
a
successful
career
in
the
health
sciences."
Attracting
the
best
and
brightest
"BW
is
grateful
for
Medical
Mutual's
generous
support,"
said
BW
President
Bob
Helmer.
"An
endowed
professorship
helps
attract
the
best
minds
and
distinguished
leaders
within
a
discipline.
As
we
add
to
an
already
respected
base
of
faculty
talent
and
enrich
the
academic
environment,
we
will
also
attract
the
best
and
brightest
students."
BW
established
the
undergraduate
public
health
program
in
2010
and
added
a
Master
of
Public
Health
(MPH)
in
2016.
Both
programs
were
created
with
broad
healthcare
industry
collaboration.
Long-time
collaborators
Baldwin
Wallace
and
Medical
Mutual
share
a
deep
history
of
collaboration.
BW
has
the
distinction
of
being
Medical
Mutual's
longest
running
customer.
And
the
health
insurer
supported
the
launch
of
BW's
employee
wellness
program.
In
2017,
the
University
bestowed
an
honorary
Doctor
of
Public
Service
degree
on
Medical
Mutual
CEO
Chiricosta
at
commencement
ceremonies
featuring
him
as
keynote
speaker.
About
Medical
Mutual
of
Ohio
Founded
in
1934,
Medical
Mutual
is
the
oldest
and
one
of
the
largest
health
insurance
companies
based
in
Ohio.
The
company
provides
peace
of
mind
to
more
than
1.6
million
Ohioans
through
its
high-quality
health,
life,
disability,
dental,
vision,
indemnity
and
wellness
plans.
The
company
offers
fully
insured
and
self-funded
group
coverage,
including
stop
loss,
as
well
as
Medicare
Advantage,
Medicare
Supplement
and
individual
plans.
Medical
Mutual's
status
as
a
mutual
company
means
it
can
operate
for
the
benefit
of
its
members
without
needing
to
meet
the
demands
of
stockholders
or
Wall
Street
analysts.
Instead,
the
company
focuses
on
developing
products
and
services
that
allow
it
to
better
serve
its
customers
and
Ohio
communities
and
help
its
members
achieve
their
best
possible
health
and
quality
of
life.
For
more
information,
visit
the
company's
website
at
MedMutual.com.
