Carter BloodCare: Oh, those positive Os! Seeking blood donors with the most common type

08/31/2021

Long-time DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) partner Carter BloodCare announced in June that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the North Texas blood shortage is the worst they’ve seen in decades. For the remainder of 2021, DFWHC will post regular blogs detailing the blood shortage and opportunities in the community to donate blood. Spread the word! Oh, those positive Os: Seeking … Read More

Registration deadline for virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt classes in one week!

08/20/2021

Deadline to register for the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and 6SigmaTek, LLC virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training classes is in one week, on Friday, August 27. The virtual Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification classes will be aimed at those new to the world of Six Sigma with an interest in developing skills involving teamwork, data analysis and problem … Read More

DFWHC’s Summer 2021 Interlocutor is now available

08/13/2021

The Summer 2021 edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click the graphic or link below to read about the dangerous COVID-19 surge taking place across North Texas. You can also read about local hospital vaccine mandates and the 14th Annual Patient Safety Summit. Hard copies will be mailed to members next week. You can … Read More

Carter BloodCare: Who might receive my blood donation? A spotlight on cancer patients

08/04/2021

Long-time DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) partner Carter BloodCare announced in June that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the North Texas blood shortage is the worst they’ve seen in decades. For the remainder of 2021, DFWHC will post regular blogs detailing the blood shortage and opportunities in the community to donate blood. Spread the word! Cancer patients are often in … Read More

DFWHC and 6SigmaTek webinar “Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” has been posted online

07/23/2021

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and 6SigmaTek, LLC webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” originally broadcast on July 22, 2021 has now been posted online. The event was an introduction to the virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes that will be available to hospital and company employees in 2021. Guest speakers included Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of … Read More

Hall Render’s “Health Care Summit” set for Aug. 11-13 in Chicago

07/15/2021

Hall Render, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting a “Transformative Health Care Summit: Connecting Legal Counsel with Practical Insights” on August 11-13 at the Swissôtel Hotel in Chicago. The in-person Summit will kick off on August 11 at 5:00 p.m. with an opening keynote address followed by a networking happy hour. Programming on Thursday will … Read More

NTX blood shortage the worst in decades – Transfusions maintain health and save lives

07/14/2021

Long-time DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) partner Carter BloodCare announced last month that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the North Texas blood shortage is the worst they’ve seen in decades. For the remainder of 2021, DFWHC will post regular blogs detailing the blood shortage and opportunities in the community to donate blood. Spread the word! Kelly Bernard, RN, BSN, PCCN, … Read More

DFWHC and 6SigmaTek to host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes – intro webinar in three weeks!

07/01/2021

Working in association with 6SigmaTek, LLC, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will co-host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes in 2021. A complimentary intro webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” is in three weeks on July 22 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CDT. Guest speakers will include Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of 6SigmaTek, LLC; Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC; … Read More

Abilene Christian University Blog: 4 reasons why RNs should pursue a BSN

06/29/2021

The following is a blog posted by DFW Hospital Council Associate Member Abilene Christian University. For questions, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. America’s healthcare industry is changing at a rapid rate. Due to this, the demand for individuals with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is higher than ever. In fact, the field of nursing will see an … Read More

DFWHC and 6SigmaTek to host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt classes – intro webinar July 22

06/28/2021

Working in association with 6SigmaTek, LLC, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will co-host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes in 2021. A complimentary intro webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” is set for July 22 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CDT. Guest speakers will include Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of 6SigmaTek, LLC; Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC; and Patti … Read More