HOUSTON Methodist (HM), one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers, participated recently at the C3 Saudi-American Healthcare Forum which took place in Riyadh as one of the main sponsors. During the 3-day event, Houston Methodist showcased its recent developed medicines and technologies. Tala Braidy, Senior Manager of Global Relations at Houston Methodist, said “our history in the Middle East and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular, dates back to relationships first developed in the 1970s by renowned Houston Methodist surgeon Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. He believed strongly in the importance of knowledge sharing and transfer of best practices. Since then we have worked to cultivate those relationships at an institutional, physician and patient level. We have found an excellent match with Saudi Arabia from a strategic perspective – there is alignment with our mission, vision and values and our imperative to elevate the quality of health care around the globe. Saudi Arabia continues to be the country that offers American health care leading institutions, such as Houston Methodist, the best opportunity for partnership at all levels.” — SG
