PA Trailblazers in Healthcare 2026

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On September 28th, City & State will publish our annual Trailblazers in Healthcare list. This list will honor the most influential people making a difference across the healthcare industry. We will recognize those who are framing, influencing and changing this key sector, including public officials, hospital and health care executives, nonprofit leaders, union leaders, academics and others.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

6:00PM - 8:00PM

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Estia

1405-07 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA

Estia

1405-07 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA

Dress Attire

Sponsorship and Ticket Information

6 PM EDT

1 HR
6 PM EDT 1 HR

Doors Open, Registration & Networking

7 PM EDT

5 MINS
7 PM EDT 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks by Emcee

Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia
Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia
Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia

7:05 PM EDT

5 MINS
7:05 PM EDT 5 MINS
Highmark Blue Shield

Introduction to Keynote

Highmark Blue Shield
Ken Lawrence
Ken Lawrence
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Highmark Blue Shield
Ken Lawrence
Ken Lawrence
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Highmark Blue Shield
Ken Lawrence
Ken Lawrence
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Highmark Blue Shield

7:10 PM EDT

15 MINS
7:10 PM EDT 15 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Valerie A. Arkoosh
Valerie A. Arkoosh
Secretary of Human Services
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Valerie A. Arkoosh
Valerie A. Arkoosh
Secretary of Human Services
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Valerie A. Arkoosh
Valerie A. Arkoosh
Secretary of Human Services
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

7:25 PM EDT

5 MINS
7:25 PM EDT 5 MINS
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Sponsor Remarks

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Baligh Yehia
Baligh Yehia
President
Jefferson Health
Baligh Yehia
Baligh Yehia
President
Jefferson Health
Baligh Yehia
Baligh Yehia
President
Jefferson Health

7:30 PM EDT

30 MINS
7:30 PM EDT 30 MINS

Presentation of Honorees

Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia
Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia
Stephanie Stahl
Stephanie Stahl
Eyewitness News Medical Reporter
CBS-3 Philadelphia

8 PM EDT

8 PM EDT

Event Concludes