Guest Speaker: Dr. Frederick P. Cerise, MD, CEO, Parkland Health


Details
Dallas Founder Lions Club Meeting with Dr. Frederick P. Cerise, MD, President and CEO of Parkland Health
Friday, August 15, 2025
Networking at 11:45 AM
Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM
Location:
El Centro College – Culinary Dining Room (1st Floor)
West Entrance on Market Street (across from the Records Building and Founder Plaza)
About the Program:
Join us for a timely and important conversation with Dr. Frederick Cerise, President and CEO of Parkland Health. With a career spanning hospital leadership, public health policy, and medical education, Dr. Cerise brings valuable insights into the future of public health and health care access in Dallas and beyond. He leads one of the largest public hospital systems in the country, serving over a million patients annually through Parkland’s hospital and community-based care network.
This program continues our club’s proud tradition of engaging Dallas leaders. In 2025, we’ve already welcomed:
– Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent, Dallas ISD
– Dr. Bradford Williams, President, El Centro
– Trustee Joe Carreon, Dallas ISD
– Dallas County Treasurer Pauline Medrano
– Judge Audrey Moorehead
– Historian Sol Villasana
– Councilmembers Omar Narvaez and Adam Medrano
– Community partners from Downtown Dallas Inc. and the Japan America Society of DFW
Lunch:
$11 – Must be pre-ordered in advance
Order here: https://form.jotform.com/DallasFounderLionsClub/august-15-dallas-founder-lions-lunc
Parking Tips:
Use 609 Elm Street for GPS. Parking is next to Record Grill for under $12 (pay via QR code or ParkMobile app).
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Book here: https://spothero.com/facility/86283
Guests are welcome!
This is a great meeting to bring a friend, colleague, or anyone interested in learning more about Lions and community service in Dallas.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Frederick P. Cerise, MD, CEO, Parkland Health