On December 2, 2023, Fort Worth will host a significant panel discussion titled “Candid Conversation: Medical Innovation,” focusing on the development of a major medical innovation hub in the region. This initiative aims to enhance the city’s economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents in Tarrant County by leveraging its existing healthcare resources, including a strong concentration of healthcare jobs, major hospitals, and proximity to educational institutions such as the TCU Medical School and UNT Health.
Panel Discussion to Address Medical Innovation
The event will feature a panel of distinguished leaders and experts who will discuss the proposed hub and its anticipated impact on the local workforce and health outcomes. The discussion will be moderated by Ismael M. Belkoura, a 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
The panel aims to present a collaborative vision for Fort Worth’s future in the healthcare sector, emphasizing innovation and community health. Attendees can expect insights into how this hub will not only create jobs but also enhance the quality of healthcare services available in the area.
Event Details and Logistics
The event will commence with breakfast and beverages served from 07:30 a.m., while supplies last. The discussion is scheduled to begin promptly at 08:00 a.m. at the TCC Trinity River – Administrative Suite. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance and can submit questions for the panel via email at [email protected].
Complimentary parking will be available in the parking garage, with access via Cherry Street and Belknap Street. Visitors should notify the officer at the gatehouse that they are attending a Fort Worth Report event to receive parking directions. Upon entering the building, attendees will find the elevator to the right, which they should take to the 6th floor. After exiting, a left turn and a quick right at the stairwell will lead them to the Administrative Suite.
This initiative reflects Fort Worth’s commitment to becoming a national leader in medical innovation, fostering a healthier community and a robust economy for its residents.
