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X-WR-CALNAME:Houston · tech · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mental Health Bingo: Let's De-Stress DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T064132Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53986755872941 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Current LSC students are invited to take a break\, play Mental Health Bingo\, and learn simple ways to manage stress and support their e motional well-being. This interactive event is offered in collaboration wi th FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T064132Z LOCATION:LSC-Kingwood Campus [SCC] - Student Conference Center URL:https://events.lonestar.edu/event/mental-health-bingo-lets-de-stress-9 169?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=houston-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Lone Star College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.lonestar.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Houston Methodist Innovation Discussion: Transforming Healthcare T hrough AI\, Technology\, and Innovation DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003911Z UID:10006160-1790184600-1790190000@iondistrict.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:▶ REGISTER NOW\nDiscover how Houston Methodist is turning in novative ideas into practical solutions that improve the experiences of pa tients\, clinicians\, and care teams. Join Houston HIMSS for an engaging i n-person discussion featuring two influential Houston Methodist leaders sh aping the future of healthcare technology\, clinical informatics\, artific ial intelligence\, and smart hospital innovation. \nThis event offers a un ique opportunity to hear real-world perspectives\, connect with Houston’ s health IT community\, and leave with actionable ideas you can apply with in your own organization. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, Septembe r 23\n🕛 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM\n📍 Venue: The Ion\, Forum Stairs\n🎟 Admission: Houston HIMSS Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 \nInnovation in Act ion at Houston Methodist\nHealthcare organizations are under growing press ure to adopt new technologies\, improve operational efficiency\, support c linicians\, and deliver a better patient experience. However\, moving an i nnovative concept from an initial idea to a scalable\, sustainable solutio n requires more than technology alone. \nDuring this timely conversation\, Houston Methodist leaders will share how their organization approaches in novation\, evaluates emerging technologies\, aligns clinical and technical priorities\, and scales promising solutions across a complex healthcare e nvironment. \nAttendees will gain practical insights into AI adoption\, sm art hospital technologies\, clinical systems leadership\, and the organiza tional collaboration needed to drive meaningful change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDr. Jordan Dale\nChief Medical Information Officer and Chief Health AI O fficer\, Houston Methodist \nDr. Jordan Dale serves as Houston Methodist ’s Chief Medical Information Officer and inaugural Chief Health AI Offic er while continuing to practice as a hospital medicine physician at Housto n Methodist Hospital. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical In formatics\, he previously held several informatics leadership positions at Rush University Medical Center\, including Chief Medical Informatics Offi cer. \nDr. Dale focuses on empowering patients and care teams through tech nology\, improving clinicians’ experience with electronic health records \, and strengthening trust in digital tools. He has spoken nationally abou t reducing clinical documentation burden and the responsible use of ambien t listening\, generative AI\, and other emerging technologies. He also cha irs Houston Methodist’s AI Oversight Committee and serves as adjunct cli nical faculty in Texas A&M’s Engineering Medicine program. \nGinny Torno \nExecutive Director of Innovation and IT Clinical\, Ancillary & Research Systems\, Houston Methodist \nGinny Torno\, Senior Director of Innovation and IT Clinical Systems at Houston Methodist\, has over 25 years of techni cal leadership experience\, with over 14 of those years at Houston Methodi st in progressive leadership roles. Her current role spans strategy and le adership for inpatient clinical systems involving nursing\, imaging\, phar macy\, lab\, operating rooms\, emergency departments\, cardiology\, and re search systems. \nGinny also plays an instrumental role in the Center for Innovation at Houston Methodist\, focusing on smart hospital functionality and technologies that advance and improve the patient\, nurse\, and physi cian experience. She is working on generative AI documentation and patient identification programs for nursing\, AI-assisted diagnostics programs in imaging\, and AI-enabled operational efficiency tools in several inpatien t areas. She is a core member of the AI committee at Houston Methodist and leads the Clinical Transformation workgroup. \nWhat to Expect\nDuring thi s interactive discussion\, attendees will explore: \n\nInsights into Houst on Methodist’s innovation strategy and approach to scaling new ideas acr oss the organization\nReal-world lessons on AI adoption\, innovation leade rship\, and driving meaningful change\nBest practices for aligning IT\, in formatics\, data\, and clinical operations to support innovation\nActionab le takeaways healthcare\, technology\, and innovation leaders can apply wi th their own organizations\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is ideal for healthcare executives\, CIOs\, CMIOs\, CNIOs\, clinical informatics profes sionals\, IT professionals\, digital health leaders\, innovation teams\, p roject and program managers\, consultants\, students\, and anyone interest ed in the future of healthcare technology. \nWhether you are leading an en terprise transformation\, evaluating AI solutions\, supporting clinical sy stems\, or beginning your health IT career\, this discussion will provide valuable insights and meaningful networking opportunities. \nParking Infor mation\nParking is available in the Ion Red Lot and the Ion Garage. \n\nTh e Ion Red Lot includes up to three hours of complimentary parking.\nThe Io n Garage includes up to two hours of complimentary parking.\n\nFor directi ons and additional parking information\, visit Ion District Parking. \nRe serve Your Seat Today\nSpace is limited. Register now to hear directly fro m Houston Methodist innovation leaders\, connect with fellow Houston-area healthcare technology professionals\, and gain practical insights into the future of AI and innovation in healthcare. \nNot yet a member? Explore H IMSS membership opportunities and connect with a community committed to ad vancing healthcare through information and technology. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003911Z LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-methodist-innovation-discussion- transforming-healthcare-through-ai-technology-and-innovation/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=houston-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR