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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's “Opioid Discussion” Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Opioid Crisis: The Three Phases and Beyond” on Thursday\, February 23 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.\, CST.\n\nDenise French\, QMHP\, of the Helen Farabee Centers\, will serve as guest speaker.\n\nDuring this event\, attendees will learn about the new drug Kratom that is presently being sold at Cannabidiol (CBD) shops in North Texas. Speakers will also discuss the past history of this community issue. This event is ideal for Clinicians\, Physicians\, Nurses\, Healthcare Workers\, Community Health Workers and Community Members.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-opioid-discussion-webinar/
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Falling in Love with Performance Improvement"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Performance Improvement team will host the complimentary educational event “Fall in Love with PI” on Tuesday\, February 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Hitt Auditorium at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.\n\nTarget audience for the event includes all improvement leaders across North Texas who wish to connect\, network and learn.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-falling-in-love-with-performance-improvement/
LOCATION:Methodist Dallas Medical Center\, 1441 North Beckley Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203\, United States
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the two-part webinar “REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions by Improving Care Transitions” on Thursday\, March 2 and Tuesday\, April 18. The event will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m.\, CT on both days.\n\nJackie Conrad\, MBA\, BS\, RN\, an improvement advisor at Cynosure Health\, will serve as speaker.\n\nObjectives will include:\n\n• A review of your hospital data on All Cause Readmissions\, with data provided by the DFWHC Foundation;\n• Comparing your hospital data to the regional average;\n• Learning how to interview a readmitted patient using the Discovery tool;\n• Learning best practices;\n• Learning from peers and with an open dialogue.\n\nTarget audience includes case managers\, quality experts\, bedside caregivers\, CNOs and anyone interested in reducing readmissions.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\n\n\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and DFW Hospital Council Foundation. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.\n\nNursing (ANCC) Designation: This activity provides up to 2.0 contact hour(s).
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-reducing-30-day-readmissions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T073000
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DTSTAMP:20230217T175026Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX Annual Women's Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host its Annual Women’s Conference on Friday\, March 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Texas Woman’s University in Dallas.\n\nCoordinated by the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network (WHEN) and themed “Paving the Way\,” this event is a great opportunity to network with fellow women healthcare leaders and participate in break-out sessions on topical issues.\n\nThe keynote address will be provided by Judy Hoberman\, president of Judy Hoberman and Associates. Breakout sessions will include:\n \n•	“Paving the Way for Mindfulness” with Lara Burnside\, senior vice president and chief experience officer at JPS Health Network;\n•	“Paving your Resume and Interview” with Margaret Base\, director\, executive talent acquisition and Baylor Scott & White Health;\n•	“Paving your Network” with Lorie Thibodeaux\, president and owner of Lorie Thibodeaux LLC;\n•	“Paving a Path to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome” with Crystal Brown\, VP and COO of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-annual-womens-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Woman’s University – Dallas\, 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T130000
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Webinar "How to Drive New Reoccurring Revenue"
DESCRIPTION:Some great innovative ideas to be discussed when the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and a team of national experts from Skyward Rx co-host the virtual panel discussion “How to Drive New Reoccurring Revenue” on Wednesday\, March 15 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nThis complimentary webinar will include Jake Griggs and Alex Whitacre\, managing partners at Skyward Rx\, with DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love moderating the discussion. \nTopics will include: \n• How to capture new revenue via Pharma and Fintech programs;\n• Adding net new patients through national DTC programs;\n• Discuss real-time fulfillment and adherence compliance data;\n• Detail a path to verifiable improved patient outcomes.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-webinar-how-to-drive-new-reoccurring-revenue/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T170000
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SUMMARY:UTA Webinar "Promise and Pitfalls of Health Technology: Implications for Patient Safety"
DESCRIPTION:UT Arlington will be hosting the complimentary webinar “The Promise and Pitfalls of Health Technology: Implications for Patient Safety” tomorrow\, March 21 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.\, CT. The event will be highlighted by speaker Dr. Steph Hoelscher\, an associate professor in Informatics and HIT Emerging Technology and Translational Science. There will be 1.5 CNE contact hours available.\n\nObjectives include: \n1.	Describe the existing positive and negative trends that impact health IT on clinicians and patient safety;\n2.	Discuss experiences where health IT has negatively impacted the healthcare provider and the patient;\n3.	Devise a list of action items to mitigate the negative impact of health IT on clinicians and patients.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nStudents are welcome to participate.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/uta-webinar-promise-and-pitfalls-of-health-technology-implications-for-patient-safety/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T130000
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SUMMARY:Final Episode of DFWHC and KRLD's program "The Human Side of Health Care"
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Love (left) and Thomas Miller\n\nYou don’t want to miss the final episode of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) radio and podcast program “The Human Side of Healthcare” on KRLD 1080 AM on Sunday\, March 26.\n\nThe program will air at 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. CDT\, and showcase a few memories plus activities of North Texas hospitals. The weekly broadcasts have run continuously since January 2020.\n\n“We believed the program had run its course and served as a great sounding board during the COVID-19 pandemic to create awareness in North Texas\,” said Stephen Love\, president/CEO of DFWHC. “On behalf of the DFWHC Board of Trustees\, we would like to thank the Audacy radio network and the team at KRLD including Paul Davis. We would especially like to thank Thomas Miller who not only hosted every program with me\, but did an outstanding job editing and producing the show.”\n\nKRLD 1080 AM serves the DFW Metroplex and North Texas with a news/talk radio format. It is a Class A station broadcasting at 50\,000 watts\, the maximum power allowed for American AM stations. It has a listening range covering a 30-county area of North Texas\, Central Texas and Oklahoma. It is also broadcast nationwide on Radio.com.\n\nSpecial guests over the years have included hospital executives from every major system in North Texas\, mayors\, senators\, professional team owners\, radio personalities\, bestselling authors and community leaders.\n\nFor information\, please contact radio@dfwhc.org.\n\nYou can listen to all past broadcasts on:
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/final-episode-of-dfwhc-and-krlds-program-the-human-side-of-health-care/
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Mental Health Recovery Workshop"
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so\, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will be hosting a new “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” on March 26 at the T. Boone Pickens YMCA in Dallas from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CT. This will be a complimentary in-person event.\n\nWorking with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)\, the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, the program creates awareness about mental health and addiction recovery.\n\nIn this workshop\, peer support specialists will teach you concepts through an engaging presentation and discussion. This workshop is intended for the entire community. Those with and without personal mental health experience\, healthcare professionals\, community leaders and more are welcome.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please email mhfantx@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nThe program is supported by the Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Community Mental Health Grant Program was established by House Bill 13\, 85th Legislature\, Regular Session\, 2017 and authored by Representative Four Price. The 86th Legislature appropriated $45 million in 2019 to continue the Community Mental Health Grant Program in 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-mental-health-recovery-workshop-5/
LOCATION:T. Boone Pickens YMCA Dallas\, 601 N. Akard Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T080000
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SUMMARY:DFWHC event "Can Hospitals Actually Make Money in Value-Based Care?"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and a national expert from Hall Render will co-host the in-person discussion “Can Hospitals Actually Make Money in Value-Based Care?” on Thursday\, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\, CDT at Scottish Rite for Children Hospital in Dallas. The presentation will be in the main auditorium on your immediate left as you enter the front door. The event and parking are free\, with breakfast and beverages provided.\n\nJim Burke\, Principal Advisor\, Strategic and Financial Consulting at Hall Render Advisory Services will serve as the keynote speaker with DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love moderating the discussion.\n\nTopics will include:\n \n• Value-based care models;\n• Reimbursement programs;\n• Preventive care;\n• Population health management;\n• National trends.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-event-can-hospitals-actually-make-money-in-value-based-care/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T130000
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DTSTAMP:20230222T184826Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the two-part webinar “REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions by Improving Care Transitions” on Thursday\, March 2 and Tuesday\, April 18. The event will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m.\, CT on both days.\n\nJackie Conrad\, MBA\, BS\, RN\, an improvement advisor at Cynosure Health\, will serve as speaker.\n\nObjectives will include:\n\n• A review of your hospital data on All Cause Readmissions\, with data provided by the DFWHC Foundation;\n• Comparing your hospital data to the regional average;\n• Learning how to interview a readmitted patient using the Discovery tool;\n• Learning best practices;\n• Learning from peers and with an open dialogue.\n\nTarget audience includes case managers\, quality experts\, bedside caregivers\, CNOs and anyone interested in reducing readmissions.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\n\n\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and DFW Hospital Council Foundation. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.\n\nNursing (ANCC) Designation: This activity provides up to 2.0 contact hour(s).
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-reducing-30-day-readmissions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T140000
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! After a three-year absence due to the pandemic\, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon is set to return on Wednesday\, April 19\, at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s event\, themed “Celebration of Service!”\, will honor hospitals employees from across North Texas with 16 recipients to be announced.\n\nChristine Cashen\, an energetic and lively motivational speaker\, will serve as this year’s keynote. Cashen comes highly recommended to the DFWHC Foundation specifically for this event. For more than 20 years\, Cashen has shared her expertise on conflict resolution\, stress management and cultivating a happier and more productive workplace\, a crucial message that could not come at a better time.\n\nChristine Cashen\n\nAuthor of the award-winning books “THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life\, Love\, Work and Happiness” and “It’s YOUR Business: Good Stuff for Your Personal\, Professional and Funny Business\,” Cashen’s engaging presentation has received rave reviews and she was recently honored with an induction into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame.\n\nFor over two decades\, the DFWHC Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon has honored more than 1\,250 exceptional hospital employees. In the fashion of an awards show\, the luncheon serves as a salute to the North Texas hospital workforce with recipients announced at the event and asked to come to the stage to receive their honor.\n\n“Each year we make a request for nominees from member hospitals and are amazed by the quality of employees submitted\,” said Jen Miff\, president of the DFWHC Foundation. “This luncheon is designed to be a memorable afternoon for these nominees\, and we hope the recognition makes a direct\, positive impact on the morale of our North Texas hospital workforces.”\n\nAwards to be presented include:\n\n•	Employee of the Year;\n•	Volunteer of the Year;\n•	System Employee of the Year;\n•	Physician of the Year;\n•	Preceptor of the Year;\n•	the Rex McRae Scholarship.\n\nNominees are separated into four categories including hospitals with 1-99 beds\, hospitals with 100-250 beds\, hospitals with 251-499 beds and hospitals with more than 500 beds. Two recipients are selected from each category.\n\nDeadline to submit nominees is February 24\, 2023. One nominee is allowed in each category per hospital. Nominee forms can be found here.\n\nSponsorships and tickets will be available later this month.\n\nFor information\, contact EOY@dfwhcfoundation.org or 972-719-4900.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-25th-annual-employee-of-the-year-luncheon/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center\, 1601 Campus Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20230216T184327Z
CREATED:20230216T184327Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fit Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:A health and wellness exposition with fun at its core\, the Family Fit Fest (formerly Get Kidz Fit Fest) is set for Saturday\, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall.\n\nThis year’s event has expanded to include every family member with a focus on being fit in all aspects of life. This family-friendly festival will help all family members get nutritionally\, physically\, mentally\, financially\, civically and spiritually fit.\n\nAttendees will have access to engaging\, educational and physical activities\, plus get exposure to resources and services from over 90 businesses and non-profit organizations aimed at enhancing and improving everyone’s quality of life.\n\nThe first 500 attendees will receive a free t-shirt\, swag bag and box of food.\n\nProceeds from sponsorships\, exhibitors and donations benefit the Community Council of Greater Dallas\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.\n\nYou can register here.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/family-fit-fest-2023/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Hall\, 2100 Stemmons Freeway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Council of Greater Dallas":MAILTO:impact@ccadvance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T150000
DTSTAMP:20230426T161028Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Konica Minolta webinar "The Future of Hospital Security"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and a national expert from Konica Minolta will co-host the live webinar “The Future of Hospital Security” on Thursday\, May 11 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSooketoo Bhuta\, director of product development at Konica Minolta Video Solutions will serve as keynote speaker; with special guests Ty Porter\, senior sales manager at Konica Minolta; and Stephen Love\, president/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nThis timely discussion will detail the most recent innovations in hospital security to include best practices to promote both patient and employee safety.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-konica-minolta-webinar-the-future-of-hospital-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T113000
DTSTAMP:20230509T154850Z
CREATED:20230509T154850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T154850Z
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SUMMARY:North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual Health Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love will serve as a moderator during the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Health Care Conference on Tuesday\, May 16 from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas.\n\nLove will join Andrew Olowu\, chief technology officer at Axxess; Winjie Tang Miao\, chief operating officer at Texas Health Resources; and Jennifer Mitzner\, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Baylor Scott & White Health as they discuss “View from the C-Suite.”\n\nDr. Ramin Davidoff\, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation\, will serve as keynote speaker to discuss “How Healthcare is Evolving Post Pandemic.”\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please go to ndcc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/north-dallas-chamber-of-commerce-annual-health-care-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North Dallas Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lwinkles@ndcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20230501T154415Z
CREATED:20230501T154415Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Heart Health webinar "The Future of Heart Health Education"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Heart Health Community\, LLC will co-host the live webinar “The Future of Heart Health Education” on Thursday\, May 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nStephen Page\, chairman/CEO of Hearth Health Community\, will serve as keynote speaker with Stephen Love\, president/CEO at DFWHC\, moderating the discussion.\n\nThe Heart Health Community is an innovative opportunity for healthcare employees to share interests\, research\, news and education. It is also an effective way to manage customer relationships and attract new patients.\n\nYou can register for the webinar here.\n\nTo join the Heart Health Community\, please click here.\n\nFor a Heart Health Community information kit\, please click here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-heart-health-webinar-the-future-of-heart-health-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T153000
DTSTAMP:20230502T202854Z
CREATED:20230502T202854Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Mental Health Recovery Workshop"
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so\, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will be hosting a new “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” on May 21 at the Association of Persons Affected by Addictions (APAA) Center in Dallas from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CT. This will be a complimentary in-person event.\n\nWorking with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)\, the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, the program creates awareness about mental health and addiction recovery.\n\nIn this workshop\, peer support specialists will teach you concepts through an engaging presentation and discussion. This workshop is intended for the entire community. Those with and without personal mental health experience\, healthcare professionals\, community leaders and more are welcome.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please email mhfantx@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nThe program is supported by the Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Community Mental Health Grant Program was established by House Bill 13\, 85th Legislature\, Regular Session\, 2017 and authored by Representative Four Price. The 86th Legislature appropriated $45 million in 2019 to continue the Community Mental Health Grant Program in 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-mental-health-recovery-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA)\, 3116 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T150000
DTSTAMP:20230515T155626Z
CREATED:20230515T155626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T155626Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and FORVIS webinar “Defensible Pricing in Age of Transparency”
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and FORVIS will co-host the live webinar “Defensible Pricing in the Age of Transparency: The Importance of Strategic Pricing Development and Rate Benchmarking” on Thursday\, May 25 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Beth Mullins\, Principal in the FORVIS Healthcare Finance Practice; Alicia Faust\, Director\, Healthcare Performance Improvement at FORVIS; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO\, DFW Hospital Council.\n\nAs consumers deal with the impact of rising prices and interest rates\, transparent and defensible pricing in healthcare has taken on even greater importance. How are hospitals navigating regulations around price transparency — and what has been the impact on hospital pricing and negotiation of payer contracts?\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-forvis-webinar-defensible-pricing-in-age-of-transparency/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20230531T174104Z
CREATED:20230531T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T174104Z
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SUMMARY:University of St. Augustine's "Seniors Health Fair"
DESCRIPTION:The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences will host the “Seniors Health Fair” at VariSpace Las Colinas on Wednesday\, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nThis free wellness event is intended for older adults\, but all members of the community are welcome. Educational demonstrations will detail tips for wellness\, exercise\, healthcare and safety.\n\nTo RSVP\, please contact kbrockway@usa.edu. For information\, you can also call or text 469-498-5768.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/university-of-st-augustines-seniors-health-fair/
LOCATION:VariSpace Las Colinas\, 901 W. Walnut Hill Lane\, Irving\, TX\, 75038\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences":MAILTO:kbrockway@usa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20230530T165544Z
CREATED:20230530T165544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T165544Z
UID:10002640-1686834000-1686837600@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC and University of St. Augustine webinar "Healthcare Workforce Shortage
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences will co-host the live webinar “Healthcare Workforce Shortage” on Thursday\, June 15 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nThe complimentary panel discussion will include Dr. Ashley Meaux\, Assistant Program Director and Associate Professor of MS-SLP Program at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; Dr. Keith McWilliams\, Program Director\, OTD Program-Dallas\, Assistant Professor\, OT Programs at the University of St. Augustine; Dr. Thomas Werner\, Program Director\, PT Programs-Dallas at the University of St. Augustine; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO\, DFW Hospital Council.\n\nThis webinar will focus specifically on North Texas workforce shortages\, and how it relates to OT\, PT\, SLP and nursing. It will highlight ways to decrease these shortages while detailing opportunities for partnerships\, education and community support.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-university-of-st-augustine-webinar-healthcare-workforce-shortage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20230614T175420Z
CREATED:20230614T175420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T175420Z
UID:10002644-1687284000-1687291200@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas "Legislative Update"
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host the educational event “Post-Legislative Session Update and Healthcare Impact to North Texas” on Tuesday\, June 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Health.\n\nThe panel will be comprised of healthcare policy experts to include:\n\n•	Dustin Anthamatten-Dominguez\, Vice President of Operations\, Methodist Health System;\n•	Dan Blizzard\, Vice President\, Strategic Priorities. Methodist Health System;\n•	John Hawkins\, President/CEO\, Texas Hospital Association;\n•	Richard K. Scotch\, Professor of Sociology\, Public Policy and Political Economy\, University of Texas at Dallas;\n•	Katherine Yoder\, Vice President of Government Relations\, Parkland Health.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-legislative-update/
LOCATION:Moody Outpatient Center – Parkland\, 5151 Maple Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T120000
DTSTAMP:20230622T190158Z
CREATED:20230622T190158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T190158Z
UID:10002646-1689246000-1689249600@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation’s Opioid Discussion - “The Struggle is Real: Opioid Use Disorder”
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Struggle is Real: Opioid Use Disorder” on Thursday\, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon\, CT.\n\nJan Birks\, LCSW\, LCDC\, SAP and Keary Atkinson\, MBA\, RN\, MSN\, will serve as guest speakers.\n\nThis is a FREE virtual event.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-opioid-discussion-the-struggle-is-real-opioid-use-disorder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T103000
DTSTAMP:20230707T171550Z
CREATED:20230707T171550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T171550Z
UID:10002648-1689409800-1689417000@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas "Feed the City Rockwall"
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host the community event “Feed the City Rockwall” on Saturday\, July 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at On the Border on 747 I-30 Frontage Road in Rockwall.\n\nEveryone is invited to a fun family event for all ages. Attendees are asked to bring supplies to help make sandwiches.\n\nFor details\, click here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-feed-the-city-rockwall/
LOCATION:On the Border Rockwall\, 747 IH 30 Center East\, Rockwall\, TX\, 75087\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T150000
DTSTAMP:20230621T163014Z
CREATED:20230621T163014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T163014Z
UID:10002645-1689775200-1689778800@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC and AlphaGraphics webinar "Improve Employee Satisfaction and Retention"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and AlphaGraphics Arlington will co-host the live webinar “Improve Employee Satisfaction and Retention” on Wednesday\, July 19 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nThe complimentary discussion will include AJ T. Cole\, CAS\, a national marketing strategist with PPAI Promotional Products Work Initiative; Mark Lee\, president and owner of AlphaGraphics Arlington; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\n\n\nWith a recognition-led wellness program\, employees are 90% less likely to report being burned out at work and as much as 2x as likely to evaluate their lives and futures positively. Join us for this webinar when we discuss a few ideas to provide satisfaction and retention for your healthcare workforce.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-alphagraphics-webinar-improve-employee-satisfaction-and-retention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T163000
DTSTAMP:20230707T163233Z
CREATED:20230707T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T163233Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy People 2030: Health Literacy from Advice to Action
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation is partnering with SaferCare Texas and Health Literacy Texas to host a comprehensive health literacy conference on Thursday\, July 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UNT Health Science Center’s Medical Education and Training Building.\n\nThe event will focus on the “Healthy People 2030 Health Literacy Objectives and Whole Health.” This year’s theme is “Healthy People 2030: Health Literacy from Advice to Action” and will feature a loaded agenda with speakers to discuss health literacy\, patient safety\, the opioid epidemic\, financial literacy\, advocacy and maternal health.\n\nCost is only $25 with up to 6.5 hours of continuing education credits available to attendees.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFeel free to use the following hashtags for social:\n•	#Healthliteracyadvicetoaction;\n•	#HealthliteracyTXConference;\n•	#Healthliteracyatunthsc;\n•	#HealthliteracyTXConference2023.\n\nYou can also tag us here:\n•	@SafercareTexas;\n•	@healthliteracytexas;\n•	@dfwhospitalcouncil.\n\nFor information\, contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/healthy-people-2030-health-literacy-from-advice-to-action/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20230601T165509Z
CREATED:20230601T165509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T165509Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX "Better Together" Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Mixer
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host the networking event “Better Together\,” a diversity\, equity and inclusion mixer on Thursday\, July 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the CHRISTUS Health headquarters in Irving.\n\nThe Keynote Presenter will be Richard G. Greenhill\, DHA\, CPHQ\, HACP-CMS\, PMP\, FACHE\, Director of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Program\, School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.\n\nACHE of North Texas’ Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion committee has coordinated this event with local chapters of The National Association for Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE)\, the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)\, Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)\, North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ)\, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)\, the Asian Healthcare Leaders Community of North Texas (AHLC) and Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network (WHEN). A reception for members of these organizations and others who are interested in learning more about these groups will open the event.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-better-together-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-mixer/
LOCATION:CHRISTUS Health\, 919 Hidden Ridge\, Irving\, TX\, 75038\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T153000
DTSTAMP:20230710T160112Z
CREATED:20230710T160112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T160112Z
UID:10002649-1690117200-1690126200@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Mental Health Recovery Workshop"
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so\, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will be hosting a new “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” on July 23 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CT. This will be a complimentary event.\n\nWorking with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)\, the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, the program creates awareness about mental health and addiction recovery.\n\nIn this workshop\, peer support specialists will teach you concepts through an engaging presentation and discussion. This workshop is intended for the entire community. Those with and without personal mental health experience\, healthcare professionals\, community leaders and more are welcome.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please email mhfantx@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nThe program is supported by the Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Community Mental Health Grant Program was established by House Bill 13\, 85th Legislature\, Regular Session\, 2017 and authored by Representative Four Price. The 86th Legislature appropriated $45 million in 2019 to continue the Community Mental Health Grant Program in 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-mental-health-recovery-workshop-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T090000
DTSTAMP:20230728T172522Z
CREATED:20230728T172522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T172522Z
UID:10002658-1690875000-1690880400@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX “Breakfast with the EVP & COO – Edmundo Castañeda”
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host the networking event “Breakfast with the EVP & COO – Edmundo Castañeda\, FACHE” on Tuesday\, August 1 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Parkland Health\, on the 4th Floor of the WISH Tower in Suite 04-131.\n\nCastañeda was named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Parkland Health in January\, 2022. Edmundo directs all health services delivery operations while developing and implementing tactics that provide high quality and cost-effective health care to Parkland patients. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership\, serving as the CEO of hospitals in the Triad\, Tenet and Dignity Health systems since 2005.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-breakfast-with-the-evp-coo-edmundo-castaneda/
LOCATION:Parkland Health\, 5200 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T120000
DTSTAMP:20230721T171307Z
CREATED:20230721T171307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T171307Z
UID:10002651-1692097200-1692100800@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's Opioid Discussion - "Intro to Medication for Addiction Treatment"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “Introduction to Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” on Tuesday\, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon\, CT.\n\nDr. Michael Weaver\, DFASAM\, Professor and Medical Director at the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction\, will serve as guest speaker.\n\nThis is a FREE virtual event.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-opioid-discussion-intro-to-medication-for-addiction-treatment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T150000
DTSTAMP:20230717T203413Z
CREATED:20230717T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T203413Z
UID:10002650-1692280800-1692284400@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:DFWHC and FORVIS webinar "Cost Reduction Strategies Post-Pandemic"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and FORVIS will co-host the live webinar “REBUILDING STRONGER: Cost Reduction Strategies Post-Pandemic” on Thursday\, August 17 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Peter Stille\, Managing Director\, Health Care Performance Improvement at FORVIS; Kevin Rash\, Managing Director\, Health Care Performance Improvement at FORVIS; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO\, DFW Hospital Council.\n\nDuring the post-pandemic era\, healthcare leaders are searching for financial stability in an industry that is anything but predictable. Cost reduction strategies should prioritize the health of patients while discovering opportunities to cut costs. Join us for this panel discussion where national experts detail ways to control operating expenses and identify strategies involving staff\, equipment and supplies.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-forvis-webinar-cost-reduction-strategies-post-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T140000
DTSTAMP:20230726T203641Z
CREATED:20230726T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T203641Z
UID:10002657-1692867600-1692885600@dfwhc.org
SUMMARY:U.S. India Chamber of Commerce "Wellness and Workplace Conference"
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. India Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Wellness & Workplace Conference” on August 24 at the Holiday Inn Richardson from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.\n\nThis year’s event is themed “Health is Wealth: Reimagining Healthcare in 2023 and Beyond.” Parkland Health President/CEO Dr. Fred Cerise will serve as keynote speaker\, with Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson providing a legislative update.\n\nTwo panel discussions will detail “Incorporating Technology in Healthcare” and “Mental Health in Adults and Children.”\n\nThe event is sponsored in part by Medical City Healthcare and UT Southwestern.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Rachael Dupen at 214-346-9559 or info@usicoc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/u-s-india-chamber-of-commerce-wellness-and-workplace-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Richardson\, 1655 N. Central Expressway\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. India Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@usicoc.org
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