Speaker Biography

Anne Ruch, MD received her medical degree from the University of Toledo Medical Center and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. After working for Promedica for 25 years, she founded Compassion Health Toledo and is thrilled to have the opportunity to care for the underserved community.

Dr. Ruch has been the Executive Director of SewHope, a nonprofit organization that benefits the people of Guatemala, for 16 years. She is married with four wonderful children and seven grandchildren.  She enjoys anything outdoors, especially running and hiking.