$50 million Toledo project to address social determinants of health

Toledo-based healthcare system ProMedica announced this week that it is making a 10-year, $50 million investment, funded in large part from late philanthropist Russell J. Ebeid, to create a research center and neighborhood revitalization program to address community health in Toledo (Source: “ProMedica announces $50 million to address community health,” Toledo Blade, Oct. 16, 2017).

According to the health system, $28.5 million was given as a gift from Ebeid’s widow. ProMedica has committed to raise another $21.5 million from community fund-raising and matching ProMedica investments, according to a news release announcing the donation.

The funds will go toward research and programs related to social determinants of health. ProMedica will create the Ebeid Neighborhood Program, which will offer social and educational services in UpTown Toledo. It will expand the offerings at the ProMedica Ebeid Institute for Population Health located in that neighborhood.