Foundation Events
Each year, Houston Methodist partners with community leaders and volunteers to host signature events. These activities cover a variety of specialties and interests, all focused on leading medicine and advancing care for our patients. By spreading the word and getting involved, you can join participants and supporters who are making a difference. View these events, including our Virtual Town Hall Conversations, below.
Town Hall Conversations
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL CONVERSATIONS
Beginning in April of 2020, Dr. Marc Boom has hosted Town Hall Conversations with other leading Houston Methodist physicians, researchers and clinician-scientists. These conversations seek to answer the most pressing questions from the community on subjects ranging from testing, treatments and possible vaccines to the latest innovations and how COVID-19 affects patients needing hospital services such as diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Beginning in April of 2020, Dr. Marc Boom has hosted Town Hall Conversations with other leading Houston Methodist physicians, researchers and clinician-scientists. These conversations seek to answer the most pressing questions from the community on subjects ranging from testing, treatments and possible vaccines to the latest innovations and how COVID-19 affects patients needing hospital services such as diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Additional Events
ANN KIMBALL AND JOHN W. JOHNSON CENTER FOR CELLULAR THERAPEUTICS VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
On January 20, 2022, Brenda and Marc Watts hosted the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics virtual discussion. We enjoyed learning from Drs. Sostman, Appel, Gaber, Nichols and Pingali about the promising cell-based research being conducted at the Johnson Center and from Drs. Lincoln and Kota about how the new lab facilitates the production of these therapies for the benefit of our patients. Through the Johnson Center, Houston Methodist researchers can now access the resources necessary to develop cellular therapeutics, manufacture them in-house and bring them to the patients’ bedsides.
2021 CENTER FOR HEALTH & NATURE SYMPOSIUM
On December 8, 2021, The Center for Health & Nature, a unique collaboration between Houston Methodist, Texas A&M University and Texan by Nature, hosted their 2021 symposium: The Nature of Change. The program featured Texan by Nature President and CEO Joni Carswell; keynote speaker Dennis Kiley, President of EcoPsychology Initiative; and Dr. Jay Maddock, Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University. The symposium was comprised of three segments: 1) A Healthier You, 2) Working to Make a Difference and 3) Planning Comes Naturally.
ANN KIMBALL AND JOHN W. JOHNSON CENTER FOR CELLULAR THERAPEUTICS ROUNDTABLE
On September 1, 2021, Anne-Laure and Steve Stephens hosted the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics virtual discussion. We learned from Drs. Sostman, Appel, Cooke and Ganguly about the great promise cell-based therapies hold for effectively treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and cancer. Through the Johnson Center, Houston Methodist researchers will access the resources necessary to develop cellular therapeutics, manufacture them in-house and bring them to the patients’ bedsides.
On September 1, 2021, Anne-Laure and Steve Stephens hosted the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics virtual discussion. We learned from Drs. Sostman, Appel, Cooke and Ganguly about the great promise cell-based therapies hold for effectively treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and cancer. Through the Johnson Center, Houston Methodist researchers will access the resources necessary to develop cellular therapeutics, manufacture them in-house and bring them to the patients’ bedsides.
ANN KIMBALL AND JOHN W. JOHNSON CENTER FOR CELLULAR THERAPEUTICS ROUNDTABLE
On April 14, 2021, Michael Metz and Clare Casademont hosted the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics Roundtable. Following brief remarks from Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Board Chair Johnny Johnson, guests heard from Edward Jones, Dr. Stanley Appel, Dr. Patrick McCulloch and Dr. John Cooke about the great promise cell-based therapies hold for effectively treating conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, joint injuries and heart disease. Through the Johnson Center, Houston Methodist researchers will be able to access the resources necessary to develop cellular therapeutics, manufacture them in-house and bring them to patients’ bedsides as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. The Center was first discussed at another Roundtable last year, which can be viewed below.
On April 14, 2021, Michael Metz and Clare Casademont hosted the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics Roundtable. Following brief remarks from Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Board Chair Johnny Johnson, guests heard from Edward Jones, Dr. Stanley Appel, Dr. Patrick McCulloch and Dr. John Cooke about the great promise cell-based therapies hold for effectively treating conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, joint injuries and heart disease. Through the Johnson Center, Houston Methodist researchers will be able to access the resources necessary to develop cellular therapeutics, manufacture them in-house and bring them to patients’ bedsides as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. The Center was first discussed at another Roundtable last year, which can be viewed below.
A VIRTUAL HOLIDAY ADVENTURE
On December 3, 2020, The Society for Leading Medicine hosted a virtual visit to the International Space Station. In partnership with NASA and Space Center Houston, we learned about the training astronauts go through to prepare for space, the experiments performed on the International Space Station and how to stay healthy once back on Earth. We were joined by a special guest, astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren, who was just named as one of the 18 member Artemis team to prepare to return to the Moon.
On December 3, 2020, The Society for Leading Medicine hosted a virtual visit to the International Space Station. In partnership with NASA and Space Center Houston, we learned about the training astronauts go through to prepare for space, the experiments performed on the International Space Station and how to stay healthy once back on Earth. We were joined by a special guest, astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren, who was just named as one of the 18 member Artemis team to prepare to return to the Moon.
PRESIDENT'S ROUNDTABLE
On October 6, 2020, Houston Methodist Board Member and Leading Medicine to the Power of M: Campaign for Our Second Century Chair Elizabeth Wareing and her husband, Peter, hosted a President’s Roundtable. After opening remarks from Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc L. Boom and Foundation Board Chair Johnny Johnson, guests learned about the new Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics at Houston Methodist. Dr. Stan Appel, Center Director, Houston Methodist Academic Institute President and CEO Ed Jones, Dr. Jenny Chang, Director of the Houston Methodist Cancer Center, and Dr. Osama Gaber, Director of the Houston Methodist Department of Surgery, discussed the many ways having an in-house cell therapy lab will benefit patients suffering from a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
On October 6, 2020, Houston Methodist Board Member and Leading Medicine to the Power of M: Campaign for Our Second Century Chair Elizabeth Wareing and her husband, Peter, hosted a President’s Roundtable. After opening remarks from Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc L. Boom and Foundation Board Chair Johnny Johnson, guests learned about the new Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics at Houston Methodist. Dr. Stan Appel, Center Director, Houston Methodist Academic Institute President and CEO Ed Jones, Dr. Jenny Chang, Director of the Houston Methodist Cancer Center, and Dr. Osama Gaber, Director of the Houston Methodist Department of Surgery, discussed the many ways having an in-house cell therapy lab will benefit patients suffering from a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
LEADERSHIP GRAND ROUNDS
On October 20, 2020, we hosted a virtual Leadership Grand Rounds – Issues in Inflammation. Following a State of the System update from Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc Boom, guests heard from Dr. David Huston, W. Bryan Trammell Jr. Family Distinguished Chair in Allergy and Immunology and director of the Immunology Center, and Dr. Eamonn Quigley, David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders and director of the Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders, about groundbreaking treatments for a variety of immunologic and digestive disorders.
On October 20, 2020, we hosted a virtual Leadership Grand Rounds – Issues in Inflammation. Following a State of the System update from Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc Boom, guests heard from Dr. David Huston, W. Bryan Trammell Jr. Family Distinguished Chair in Allergy and Immunology and director of the Immunology Center, and Dr. Eamonn Quigley, David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders and director of the Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders, about groundbreaking treatments for a variety of immunologic and digestive disorders.
RENDEZVOUS OF THE CENTURY
Rendezvous of the Century, Houston Methodist's centennial gala, was held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Minute Maid Park. The Family of President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush were honorary chairs and Ann and John Bookout III were chairs.
WOMEN'S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
Houston Methodist’s Women’s Health Symposium was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Houston Methodist Hospital. The symposium began with a keynote address by Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory, who shared her remarkable story of strength and resilience. Following her remarks, attendees participated in selected breakout sessions with Houston Methodist’s leading physicians.
Houston Methodist’s Women’s Health Symposium was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Houston Methodist Hospital. The symposium began with a keynote address by Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory, who shared her remarkable story of strength and resilience. Following her remarks, attendees participated in selected breakout sessions with Houston Methodist’s leading physicians.