DFWHC announces Barclay Berdan as Boone Powell, Sr. Award recipient

08/04/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Barclay Berdan, FACHE will be the recipient of its Boone Powell, Sr. Award of Excellence. Presented on a periodic basis, the award represents the DFWHC Board of Trustees’ recognition of a peer in healthcare administration. It will be presented during DFWHC’s 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington … Read More

North Texas hospital employees awarded during April 21 Luncheon

04/22/2026

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 160-plus nominees and 14 award recipients from health systems across the region. “We were thrilled by the turnout, and we hope … Read More

DFWHC announces 2026 Board of Trustees

01/12/2026

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2026. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair, Juan Fresquez, President, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center • Chair-Elect, Will Turner, President, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie • Past Chair, Vanessa Walls, Chief Market Executive of the Northern Market, Children’s Health • … Read More

ACHE of NTX to host “Breakfast with Tim Bowen”

12/19/2025

The ACHE of North Texas will host a “Breakfast with the CEO – Tim Bowen, FACHE” of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney on Tuesday, February 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., CDT. The event will take place at Baylor Scott & White McKinney on 5252 West University Drive in McKinney. Bowen has served as president of … Read More

DFWHC hosts 77th Annual Awards Luncheon in Arlington

10/29/2025

More than 700 attendees turned out for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event served as an opportunity for North Texas hospitals to honor residents and executives who have dedicated their lives to improving healthcare in the community. The Honorable Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. … Read More

Sponsorship deadline next week for DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon!

10/02/2025

The sponsorship deadline is rapidly approaching for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon set for Friday, October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event will take place in the Honor Ballroom, with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. The sponsorships deadline … Read More

DFWHC hosts second Young Healthcare Executive Cohort event of 2025

09/10/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in coordination with Ryan Gebhart, president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway, hosted the second Young Healthcare Executive Cohort meeting of the year yesterday at Children’s Medical Center Plano. More than 15 DFW administrative residents and fellows turned out for the event. Gebhart, DFWHC board member and the 2024 … Read More

Sponsorships and tickets now available to DFWHC’s 77th Annual Awards Luncheon

08/25/2025

The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon is just two months away! The event is set for October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event will take place in the Honor Ballroom, with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. Sponsorships and tickets … Read More