A message in support of our health care community

10/23/2014

Over the past few weeks, the men and women on the front lines of health care at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas have labored under the most difficult circumstances imaginable. The unexpected arrival of the Ebola virus in our community tested our policies, our practices, and our people. As with any first-time event, there have been both trials and triumphs. … Read More

Annual Awards Luncheon cancelled

10/16/2014

“The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council board of trustees has decided to cancel the 2014 Annual Awards Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 21, 2014. We realize this event is to honor our chairs of our hospital board of trustees for their conscientious service and individuals who have been noted for their leadership. With the recent events in Dallas, all hospitals are working … Read More

Statement on Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas by DFWHC president/CEO W. Stephen Love

10/16/2014

With Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas as one of 88 member hospitals of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), we have worked collaboratively with this institution on public health and patient safety issues for more than 45 years. During this time, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has provided excellent healthcare to the community including labor and delivery, cardiovascular and the … Read More

Statement on Ebola diagnosis by DFWHC president/CEO W. Stephen Love

10/01/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) offers its thoughts and prayers for the well-being of the patient diagnosed with the Ebola virus admitted to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, one of our member facilities. Its team of health care professionals is a proud representation of some of the best personnel in North Texas. All of DFWHC’s member hospitals work diligently … Read More

Annual Awards Luncheon tickets now on sale

09/26/2014

It is just 25 days until the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 66th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 21 at the Arlington Convention Center. Tables and tickets are now on sale. To register online, please click here. You can also download registration information by clicking the graphic below. DFWHC announced in August it would present the 2014 Distinguished Health Service Award … Read More

Love included on DBJ’s 2014 Who’s Who in Health Care List

09/24/2014

The Dallas Business Journal named Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love to the 2014 “Who’s Who in Health Care” list released last week. This annual list features innovative business leaders from a wide range of areas within the health care industry. This year’s honorees will be profiled in the October 10 issue of the publication. “I am … Read More

Why Texans should support access to care for women of childbearing age

09/18/2014

We like to say that everything is bigger here in Texas, but that’s not always such a good thing. These days we have a Texas-sized problem with providing health insurance to women of childbearing age, and that means some babies are born less healthy than they could or should be. If you’re a low-income woman between the ages of 19 … Read More

DFWHC Statement on Dr. Ron Anderson

09/12/2014

The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: After learning of the loss of Dr. Ron Anderson, we are all grieving for a man who was a giant in the North Texas health care delivery system. Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher, once said, “Compassion is the … Read More

DFWHC hosts third Speed Networking event of 2014

09/04/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its third Speed Networking Event of the year today at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The complimentary breakfast session from 8:30-10:30 a.m. was a sellout, attended by more than 50 area healthcare employees including Richard Gilder of Baylor Scott & White Health, Dr. Sushma Sharma of the DFWHC Foundation, Matt Jones of … Read More