DFWHC announces its Year-Round Sponsors for 2017

03/27/2017

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is proud to announce Hall Render and CampbellWilson, LLP will serve as its Year-Round Sponsors for 2017. The designation allows the two companies to be the top sponsors at all major DFWHC events including its 21st Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 21 and the 69th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 31. “The … Read More

DFWHC’s Fall Interlocutor now available

11/16/2016

The DFW Hospital Council’s Fall edition of the Interlocutor is now available. Click the cover below to read the latest on the press conference promoting the “Growing Little Minds” campaign, a recap of the 68th Annual Awards Luncheon, a new grant awarded to the Foundation and, courtesy of GroupOne, an article detailing the growing movement of employers hiring people with … Read More

Annual Awards Luncheon attracts full house of 700-plus attendees

10/21/2016

The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday attracted a full house of 700-plus attendees to the Arlington Convention Center. The event, themed “Up for Debate: The Presidential Elections” was highlighted by the appearance of Tucker Carlson of FOX News and Eugene Robinson of The Washington Post discussing the upcoming presidential elections. Lauren Silverman of KERA News … Read More

Hall Render to serve as top sponsor of Annual Awards Luncheon

10/17/2016

Hall Render, the nation’s largest health care-focused law firm, will serve as the top sponsor of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 68th Annual Awards Luncheon to be held tomorrow at the Arlington Convention Center. Hall Render has represented the industry, including more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems. Health law is their business. The firm’s Texas office is located at … Read More

Just one week until DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon!

10/11/2016

Last chance to register! It’s just one week until the DFW Hospital Council’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. This year’s event themed “Up for Debate: The Presidential Elections,” will showcase a lively discussion on the presidential candidates just weeks before the election. And don’t forget today is the last chance to register to … Read More

History of the Distinguished Health Service Award

10/06/2016

Known as the Dallas Hospital Council at the time, the Distinguished Health Service Award was created in 1948 to recognize individuals who sacrificed their time to improve healthcare in the region. In those early days, “these individuals possessed a pioneering spirit and endeavored to create better ways of providing healthcare to the community,” to quote a 1979 program brochure. Past … Read More

History of the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee Award

10/05/2016

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) created the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award in 2013 to be presented annually at its Annual Awards Luncheon. The award was the idea of Doug Hawthorne, then president/CEO of Texas Health Resources. It was named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for … Read More

History of the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award

10/04/2016

DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award began as an idea in 2005. At the time, Britt Berrett, president/CEO of Medical City Dallas Hospital, was serving on the board of DFWHC. To paraphrase, he said there were so many talented young healthcare executives in North Texas, he didn’t understand why DFWHC did not honor them on … Read More

Dallas Street Choir to perform at DFWHC luncheon

09/30/2016

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has hired the Dallas Street Choir to perform the National Anthem during its 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 18 at the Arlington Convention Center. The Dallas Street Choir was established in 2014 with a mission is to provide a musical outlet for those experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage. To date, more than 800 individuals … Read More

Three weeks until DFWHC’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon

09/26/2016

Just three weeks until the DFW Hospital Council’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. If you plan to purchase tickets or tables to the event, time is running out. This year’s event themed “Up for Debate: The Presidential Elections,” will showcase a lively discussion on the presidential candidates just weeks before the election. And don’t … Read More