Love to lead North Texas March for Babies campaign

08/28/2013

The March of Dimes Dallas and Fort Worth divisions are pleased to announce Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council President and CEO W. Stephen Love will serve as the 2014 March for Babies® Chair for both cities’ walks. “I am honored to be the 2014 Chair. As a father and grandfather, I know first-hand the important work March of Dimes does for … Read More

Hope for the best, plan for the worst

08/23/2013

Imagine this. You’ve finally done it. After devoting decades of your life to studying and training, you’re a practicing physician. You love what you do, you’re making a difference and you’re earning a good living. And then it happens. You’re suddenly unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury. This scenario is more plausible than you might think. … Read More

Sept. 24 event offers education on collection of sexual assault evidence

08/21/2013

As a result of Senate Bill 1191, starting Sept. 1 all Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. On Sept. 24, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. … Read More

New trustee award named in honor of Kerney Laday, Sr.

08/19/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the creation of a new trustee award to be presented for the first time at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 24 at Arlington Convention Center. The award will be named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. He was chair … Read More

Jessica Rangel O’Neal named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year

08/16/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Jessica Rangel O’Neal, vice president of operations of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, was chosen as the 2013 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful North Texas professionals who display the impressive abilities of future healthcare leaders. “Jessica Rangel O’Neal has been a skillful and productive executive at her hospital,” … Read More

Hospitals support Community Needs and Social Responsibility

08/14/2013

On Sept. 24, 2013, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor the educational event “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The bill allows sexual assault survivors access to care at any hospital with emergency rooms in Texas. The 85 member hospitals of DFWHC provide crucial healthcare services in North … Read More

Florence Shapiro to be honored at luncheon

08/14/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced it will present the 2013 Distinguished Health Service Award to Florence Shapiro for her career dedication to North Texas healthcare during the 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 24 at the Arlington Convention Center. Shapiro has served 30-plus years in public service including her long tenure as Texas State Senator from 1993 to 2013. … Read More

Annual Awards Luncheon 2016 Keynote Speaker

08/09/2013

Tucker Carlson Tucker Carlson serves as host of FOX & Friends Weekend. He joined FOX News in 2009 as a contributor and has provided analysis for America’s elections, including the 2016 and 2012 presidential campaigns. He also produced a FOX News special, “Fighting for Our Children’s Minds,” in 2010. Carlson joined CNN in 2000 as its youngest anchor in history … Read More