DFWHC’s Awards Luncheon honors healthcare heroes

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The DFW Hospital Council would like to thank all sponsors and attendees who participated in yesterday’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. More than 50 chairs of member hospital boards were honored on stage. Dr. Merlyn Sayers was presented the Distinguished Health Service Award. James Mendez of Kindred Hospital Dallas was the recipient of the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award. David Biegler of Children’s Health System received the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award. Additional highlights included Keynote Speaker Jon Meacham, Jason Castro singing the National Anthem and a surprise appearance by the S.B. & C. dancers performing in honor of the luncheon’s theme, “Fall Fandango.” (photos by Jerry McClure)

"Fall Fandango"
“Fall Fandango”


Kristin Jenkins and Dr. Merlyn Sayers
Kristin Jenkins and Dr. Merlyn Sayers


James Mendez
James Mendez


David Biegler
David Biegler


Jason Castro
Jason Castro


Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham


Hospital Chairs
Hospital Chairs


Dr. John Warner (l to r), Derrick Cuenca, Elizabeth Asturi, John Klitsch, II and W. Stephen Love
Dr. John Warner (l to r), Derrick Cuenca, Elizabeth Asturi, John Klitsch, III and W. Stephen Love

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