Candid Conversation: Medical Innovation

A key goal for Fort Worth's economic development and quality of life: building a hub for medical innovation. The city aims to build on its concentration of health-care jobs, major hospitals and proximity to universities like the TCU Medical School and UNT Health to become a national leader in medical innovation.

On Dec. 2, our panel of leaders and experts will discuss an initiative that is expected to strengthen the local workforce and improve health outcomes for all Tarrant County residents.

Moderator:

Ismael M. Belkoura - Health Reporter at the Fort Worth Report

Panelists include:

• Dr. Kirk Calhoun, M.D., FACP - President, UNT Health Fort Worth
• Dr. Tricia Elliott, M.D. - Senior Vice President of academic & research affairs, JPS Health Network
• Elyse Stoltz Dickerson - CEO and Co-Founder , Eosera
• Dr. Stuart D. Flynn, M.D. - Founding Dean, Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine, Texas Christian University

Breakfast and beverages will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, and the discussion will begin promptly at 8 a.m. in TCC Trinity River- Administrative Suite. RSVP today and contact us with any questions.

💬 We’re collecting questions for the panel. Please send yours to [email protected], and the moderator will select from them.

Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage. Enter the garage at Cherry Street and Belknap Street and inform the officer at the gatehouse that you are here for a Fort Worth Report event. They will direct you to park on Level 3, 4, or 5.

Directions to the Administrative Suite: Upon entering the building, take the elevator to your right up to the 6th floor. Exit the elevator to the left, then turn right at the stairwell. Go up the short set of stairs, and at the fork in the hallway, take the left path. Continue following the hallway until you reach the interior bridge. Cross the bridge, and straight ahead you’ll see the Administrative Suite desk. Check in upon arrival.

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This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors:

Presenting "Platinum" Sponsor: Tarrant County College

Series Food Sponsor: North Texas Community Foundation

Series Silver Sponsor: Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

Series Supporting Sponsors: Mental Health Connection, BNSF Railway and United Way of Tarrant County

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $5 for the general public, $2.50 for subscribers and free for current members. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at [email protected].

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