State of Healthcare: Emergency Preparedness

When community emergencies occur, our healthcare systems become the frontline of response. Understanding how these vital systems operate during crises is essential knowledge for every business in our community.

We invite you to attend our upcoming Monthly Luncheon STATE OF HEALTHCARE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, A Critical Community Conversation

This essential session brings together healthcare leaders and emergency response professionals who will provide unique insights into how our medical infrastructure functions during emergencies and how your business connects to these critical systems.

Key Topics You'll Explore:

• Healthcare Scaling: Discover the remarkable ways local hospitals rapidly expand operations and resources during community emergencies
• Emergency Communications: Learn about the sophisticated communication protocols between healthcare providers and emergency management agencies
• Business Integration: Understand how your business fits into the community emergency response ecosystem
• Practical Resources: Take home actionable tools and information to align your business with community emergency response plans

Exclusive Networking Opportunity:

Connect directly with healthcare leaders and emergency management professionals in our community.

Featured Keynote Speakers:

• Jerry Ashworth, SVP and CEO for Memorial Hermann Katy and Cypress Hospitals 
• Kyle Stanzel, Chief Operating Officer at Houston Methodist West Hospital  

Expert Panel: "Coordinating Emergency Response"

• Memorial Hermann Health System:  Adam Lee, Director, Emergency Management & Organizational Resilience 
• Houston Methodist West Hospital:  Bethany Brown, Manager of Emergency Dept of Emergency Preparedness 
• Katy Fire Department: Fire Chief Kenneth Parker & Assistant Fire Chief of EMS/Training Dana Massey 
• Katy Emergency Management:  Greg Goedecker, Coordinator
• Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition, SETRAC:  James Meaux – Regional Training & Exercise Coordinator

Agenda:

• Registration and Networking
• Keynotes from Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital
• Panel Discussion: "Coordinating Emergency Response"
• Q&A Session & Closing Remarks

Gain valuable insights while enjoying a delicious lunch from Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. This session offers rare access to the inner workings of our community's emergency healthcare response systems.

Join us to learn how our healthcare heroes prepare for the unexpected and how your business can support these critical efforts.