Aesthetic & Wellness Alliance will host Building a Healthier Mobile, a healthcare and wellness networking forum bringing together healthcare, wellness, fitness, business and community leaders from across the Mobile area.

The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mobile Chamber, 451 Government St.

The forum will focus on collaboration, education and creating stronger connections among healthcare providers, wellness professionals, businesses and community resources.

Infirmary Health will be among the featured healthcare professionals participating in the Healthcare & Wellness Panel. The panel will bring together local leaders to discuss gaps in healthcare, prevention, wellness resources and opportunities to better connect patients, professionals and the community.

The program also will feature presentations on mental wellness, functional medicine and biomarkers, community resource spotlights and networking. The goal is to identify gaps, share resources and create opportunities for future educational programs, community initiatives and employee wellness programs.

Aesthetic & Wellness Alliance works to connect healthcare, wellness and business professionals through education, innovative wellness technologies and collaborative programs focused on prevention, measurable health and healthier communities.