DFWHC and Gerber event highlights pediatric nutrition

05/23/2018

The DFW Hospital Council and Gerber hosted a local conference of pediatric experts this morning during the educational event “The Economic Burden of Allergies and Positive Patient Outcomes” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Attended by 25-plus, the educational event was highlighted by the presentation of Dr. Andrea Papamandjaris making her first-ever appearance in North Texas. Dr. … Read More

Gerber – Did you know the probiotic benefits for the breastfeed baby?

05/22/2018

The DFW Hospital Council is posting blogs submitted by Associate Members. This post was provided by Gerber. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. The DFW Hospital Council and Gerber will be co-hosting the complimentary educational event “Leadership Conference: The Economic Burden of Allergies and Positive Patient Outcomes” tomorrow at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8:00 a.m. … Read More

Active Shooter Training Workshop on June 21

05/18/2018

Both Tarrant and Dallas counties will host an Active Shooter Consequence Management Training Workshop on Thursday, June 21 at the Richardson Civic Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The educational event is geared towards emergency managers, emergency responders, health and hospital personnel, municipal and county managers, public works personnel, human resource directors and other municipal, county and state officials. … Read More

Gray Reed & McGraw – Tax Reform Bill: Takeaways for Healthcare Practitioners

05/18/2018

The DFW Hospital Council is posting blogs submitted by Associate Members. This post was provided by Gray Reed & McGraw, LLP. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. By Evie Lalangas and Dan Kroll of Gray Reed & McGraw LLP The new tax reform bill signed by President Trump at the end of 2017 (the “Tax Act”) has many … Read More

Netherlands Ambassador visits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

05/17/2018

It was an international affair yesterday at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas as Henne Schuwer, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, visited the hospital to learn more about North Texas and U.S. healthcare. Schuwer is a friend of Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., chair of the board at Texas Scottish Rite and a former U.S. ambassador to … Read More

Gerber expert to make first-ever Dallas appearance next week

05/16/2018

It’s just one week until the DFW Hospital Council and Gerber educational event “Leadership Conference: The Economic Burden of Allergies and Positive Patient Outcomes” on May 23 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Highlighting the complimentary conference is Dr. Andrea Papamandjaris as keynote speaker and making her first-ever appearance in Dallas. Dr. Papamandjaris … Read More

Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit set for Aug. 13-14

05/14/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit is scheduled for August 13-14 at the Arlington Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Home Run for Safety,” with Sorrel King, the creator of the Josie King Foundation, and Dave Dravecky, the former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, serving as keynote speakers. Sessions on August 13 are from … Read More

DFWHC/Konica Minolta event details healthcare cybersecurity

05/10/2018

An audience of 40-plus attendees turned out for this morning’s DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Konica Minolta educational event “Cybersecurity and Compliance: Navigating the Landscape” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Navin Balakrishnaraja, CPHIMS, CHP, a director of healthcare IT services at All Covered, served as the keynote speaker for the complimentary session. Navin discussed cybersecurity strategies, … Read More

Business Council for the Arts to discuss “Arts and Healthcare”

05/09/2018

The Business Council for the Arts of North Texas will be hosting the breakfast event “Arts and Healthcare” on Wednesday, June 6 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pamela J. Stoyanoff, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Methodist Health System and a board member of the DFW Hospital Council Foundation, will serve … Read More

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor is now available

05/04/2018

The Spring edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s newsletter Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below to read about the nominees and winners of the Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25. You can also see an advanced preview of the 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit on August 13-14 and some upcoming educational events hosted … Read More