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t m c ยป p u l s e | j u ly 2 0 1 6 1 TMC | PULSE//TABLE of CONTENTS j u ly 2 0 1 6 8 10 14 22 Spotlight: Dan Wolterman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The newly retired president and CEO of Memorial Hermann talks about lead- ership, family, and how he helped create one of the highest-quality health care systems in the nation. Playing It Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Experts from throughout the Texas Medical Center share the best ways to make the most of your summer while keeping your family safe. Fighting Fatigue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doctors at MD Anderson's Cancer- Related Fatigue Clinic are helping patients regain their lives and vivacity post cancer treatment. 24 Supplying Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A relief effort that started small in the Texas Medical Center in response to the recent earthquake that rocked Ecuador grows far beyond all expectations. 26 Pitch Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twelve TMCx digital health companies closed out their time in the program with final pitches in front of investors, clinicians and TMC member institutions. 32 Just Add Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A new clinical trial is allowing Houston's main provider of blood donations to test for the Zika virus and ensure the safety of the local blood supply. 37 Accolades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AT&T FOUNDRY OPENING // p. 5 Building a Better Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Junior League of Houston, long known for working to provide quality health care for the less fortunate, dedicates thousands of hours of volunteer service to the medical community each year. IN EARLY JUNE, AT&T'S FOUNDRY FOR CONNECTED HEALTH HELD ITS GRAND OPENING INSIDE THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER'S INNOVATION INSTITUTE. THE UNIQUE SPACE, WHICH SIMULATES A HOSPITAL ROOM, A NURSES' STATION AND A HOME LIVING SPACE, WILL EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE. on the cover: A beachgoer enjoys the surf in Galveston, a top summer destination for Houstonians.