IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2020 recipients of its annual awards with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Dustin Anthamatten, vice president of operations at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and John W. Creecy, board member…
IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced today it was awarded the second phase of funding for its Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). With seven North Texas counties without psychiatric care beds and the number of behavioral care providers throughout the region…
A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 24th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon virtual video was posted September 21 announcing this year’s recipients. More than 130 nominees were acknowledged, with recipients announced from a pool of 55 area hospitals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person…
IRVING, TX – “As I stated earlier this week, we currently have adequate hospital capacity and ventilators for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. However, we are very concerned about the capacity 2-3 weeks from now, especially with activities surrounding the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Based on multiple predictive models, we are worried about increased…
IRVING, TX – “We understand that the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations is creating concern in our community. We certainly understand and appreciate Governor Abbott’s efforts on behalf of public safety to preserve hospital capacity and ensure treatment for Texans that are infected with COVID-19. In the spirit of supporting our Governor in his ongoing efforts,…
IRVING, TX – “We want the people of North Texas to please not panic regarding the COVID-19 virus. The virus has created increased hospitalizations over the past two weeks, but we have capacity in North Texas in our hospitals. The 19-county area (to include Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties) covered by ‘Trauma Service E’…
IRVING, TX – It is with great regret the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the cancellation of its in-person 72nd Annual Awards Luncheon originally scheduled for October 14 at the Irving Convention Center. While the Luncheon has been cancelled, virtual recognition of the recipients of the Distinguished Health Service Award, Young Healthcare Executive of…
IRVING, TX – As the North Texas healthcare community continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation, it was announced today the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC) Employee of the Year Luncheon scheduled for September 16 will be cancelled. In place of the Luncheon, nominees and winners will be celebrated during a virtual presentation to be released…
IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has decided to go “Radio Ga Ga” in 2020 when it will begin hosting the weekly radio program “The Human Side of Healthcare” this January on KRLD 1080 AM. The DFWHC Board of Trustees approved the radio broadcast during its October meeting. The program, airing Sunday afternoons…
IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2020. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair John Phillips, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center • Chair-Elect David Berry, President System Clinical and Scientific Operations, Children’s Health • Past Chair Scott Peek, Senior VP Joint…