Town Hall Conversations
Dr. Marc Boom began hosting Town Hall Conversations with other leading Houston Methodist physicians, researchers and clinician-scientists in April 2020 to provide the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and answer the most pressing questions from the community about the virus, including testing, treatments, vaccines and the latest research. The Town Halls have since transitioned into discussions about the latest advancements and innovations in a variety of medical areas. Each program ends with contact information if you would like to learn more about the topics covered in that Town Hall.
Leading Medicine: A Town Hall Conversation with Dr. Marc Boom
Town Hall Conversation XXXVI
(May 17, 2023)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by Dr. Howard Huang, Medical Director of the Houston Methodist Lung Transplant Center, and Dr. Joan Nichols, Director of the Center for Tissue Engineering, for a discussion about the present and future of lung transplantation. Dr. Huang addressed the current state of lung transplants and Dr. Nichols focused on her work engineering tissues, including a bit of “show and tell” of lung scaffolds she created. The group also celebrated Houston Methodist’s milestone of completing the hospital’s 10,000th transplant earlier this month.
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Town Hall Conversation XXXV
(April 27, 2023)
Houston Methodist Research Institute President and CEO Ed Jones, filling in for Dr. Boom, is joined by Dr. Amina Malik and Dr. Rahul Pandit for a discussion about addressing droopy eyelids and cataract surgery. The pair then answered numerous viewer questions about the timing and expected results of various surgical procedures, what levels of vision improvement patients can expect, and the durability of lens implants.
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Leading Medicine: A Town Hall Conversation with Dr. Marc Boom
Town Hall Conversation XXXIV
(March 30, 2023)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by Dr. Mas Takashima and Dr. Jeffrey Vrabec for a discussion about surgical solutions to obstructive sleep apnea and using cochlear implants to compensate for hearing loss. The pair then addressed viewer questions ranging from CPAP machines to wearing earbuds. Dr. Boom closed the program with a brief COVID-19 update and vaccine booster guidance.
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Leading Medicine: A Town Hall Conversation with Dr. Marc Boom
Town Hall Conversation XXXIII
(February 21, 2023)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by Dr. Alan Lumsden and Dr. Stuart Corr for a discussion about MITIE (Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education) and MIRIN (Methodist Institute for Robotics, Imaging & Navigation). MITIE and MIRIN are leading the way in educating, training and connecting students, physicians and surgeons from around the world. You can learn more about these groundbreaking initiatives elsewhere on our website by using the Search Houston Methodist box at the top of this page.
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Leading Medicine: A Town Hall Conversation with Dr. Marc Boom
Town Hall Conversation XXXII
(January 19, 2023)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by clinical dietitian Yolanda Pringle-Lancaster and bariatric surgeon Dr. Garth Davis for a discussion about achieving the weight you want via diet, exercise and, when warranted, surgery. The subsequent discussion touched on intermittent fasting, time-restricted dieting, the body’s circadian rhythms and metabolic rates, and the effects of a good (or bad) night’s sleep on one’s weight. Dr. Boom closed the program with a brief COVID-19 and influenza update, and he also shared that we have hired a new Chief Physician Executive and Chair of Medicine; they will both begin with Houston Methodist within the next few months.
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LEADING MEDICINE: TOWN HALL CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. MARC BOOM - 2022
Town Hall Conversation XXXI (December 15, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation 30 (November 15, 2022)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by Dr. Brian Butler, Chair of the Houston Methodist Radiation Oncology Group, Dr. Eleni Efstathiou, Section Chief of Genitourinary Medical Oncology in the Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center, and Dr. Andrew Farach, Director of Brachytherapy in the Department of Radiation Oncology, for a discussion about radiation treatments and prostate cancer. Dr. Butler detailed how we can improve cancer radiation therapy by using a patient’s own cancer cells to help fight the disease, Dr. Efstathiou discussed a paradigm shift away from drug development to personalized therapy development using precision medicine, and Dr. Farach spoke about shortening the amount of time brachytherapy takes. Following a roundtable discussion during which the three doctors answered questions from our viewers, Dr. Boom closed the program with an update on COVID-19 and influenza, encouraging everyone who has not yet received their flu shot to get one as soon as possible.
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Town Hall Conversation XXIX (October 20, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXVIII (September 29, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXVII (August 25, 2022)
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Town Hall XXVI (June 17, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXV (May 26, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXIV (April 28, 2022)
Dr. Marc Boom is joined by Drs. Eamonn Quigley, Rachel Schiesser and David Victor III for a discussion about gastrointestinal conditions, colorectal cancer screening and fatty liver disease. Dr. Quigley gave an overview of the Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders and all that takes place within this Center of Excellence, Dr. Schiesser discussed the various tools that are available to screen for colorectal cancer and how often such procedures are necessary, and Dr. Victor explained the difference between Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and showed how to mitigate the risks associated with NAFLD, described as a “new epidemic.” Dr. Boom closed the program with a brief update on COVID-19 and news of Houston Methodist’s next two hospitals: Houston Methodist Cypress and the Centennial Tower, which will be a “companion building” to Walter Tower on the TMC campus.
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Town Hall Conversation XXIII (March 24, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXII (February 17, 2022)
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Town Hall Conversation XXI (January 27, 2022)
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LEADING MEDICINE: TOWN HALL CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. MARC BOOM - 2021
A Town Hall Conversation XX (December 9, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XIX (November 8, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XVIII (October 19, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XVII (September 2, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XVI (August 12, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XV (June 10, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XIV (May 13, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XIII (April 8, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XII (March 4, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation XI (February 3, 2021)
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A Town Hall Conversation X (January 13, 2021)
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LEADING MEDICINE: TOWN HALL CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. MARC BOOM - 2020
A Town Hall Conversation IX (December 10, 2020)
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A Town Hall Conversation VIII (November 19, 2020)
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A Town Hall Conversation VII (October 14, 2020)
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A Town Hall Conversation VI (September 11, 2020)
Dr. Boom is joined by Liisa Ortegon and Dr. Ben Weinstein for a discussion on how Houston Methodist nurses are providing unparalleled care to our patients, as well as how COVID-19 is affecting mental health. Dr. Dirk Sostman also provides an update on COVID-19 treatments and potential vaccines, and we share how world-renowned musicians are performing one-on-one for our patients.
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A Town Hall Conversation V (August 19, 2020)
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A Town Hall Conversation IV (July 15, 2020)
Dr. Boom is joined by Dr. Alan Lumsden, Dr. Dirk Sostman and Dr. Khurram Nasir for a discussion on COVID‑19’s impact on emergency care, the potential long-term impact of the disease and the latest on treatments and potential vaccines. The conversation also features “5 actions we need to take to stop COVID‑19."
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A Town Hall Conversation III (June 11, 2020)
Dr. Boom is joined by Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Dr. Dirk Sostman and Dr. James Musser for a discussion on the innovative ways Houston Methodist is fighting COVID‑19 while keeping all patients safe, the latest information on testing and treatments and a recap of what we learned from participating in the national trial of the repurposed drug Remdesivir. The program also includes a performance from the Houston Methodist Singers.
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A Town Hall Conversation II (May 7, 2020)
Dr. Boom is joined by Dr. Ashley Drews and Dr. Dirk Sostman for a discussion about the hospital’s clinical response to COVID‑19 and the latest research into effective treatments for the disease. Dr. Boom also unveils a new initiative through which the community can support workers throughout the hospital system who are on the front lines of the fight against COVID‑19.
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A Town Hall Conversation I (April 17, 2020)
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