A report released today by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) shows healthcare to be one of the most prominent contributors to the North Texas economy with an economic impact of $38.4 billion to the region, a $7.7 billion increase from a similar study conducted by DFWHC in 2017. The study was commissioned by DFWHC’s…
Sponsors were announced today for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 74th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 21 at the Irving Convention Center, our first in-person event since 2019. Deadline to purchase tables or tickets is Friday, Oct. 14. They can be found here. This year’s sponsors include: Executive Platinum Executive Gold Executive Bronze Accenture Cantey…
Episode 14 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed great innovations in treating breast cancer and post-illness rehabilitation. Guests included: • Dr. Amelia Tower, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of the Breast…
IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2022. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Blake Kretz, President, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital • Chair-Elect Rebecca Tucker, President, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital SW Fort Worth • Past Chair John Phillips, President,…
Episode 4 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed a first-hand account of human trafficking, sexual assault nurse examiners and a new high-risk breast screening program. Guests included: • Cindy Burnette, Sexual Assault…
Episode 1 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed flu shot safety, U.S. immigrants working in healthcare and veterans working in healthcare. Guests included: • Dr. Cesar Termulo, Associate Medical Director at Parkland’s…
Episode 44 of the second year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed the importance of your flu shot during the pandemic and the surprising uptick in workplace violence at our hospitals. Guests included: • Dr. Cesar…
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced this week it was postponing its “North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” campaign to the second week of September. The official booklet and video were originally scheduled to drop September 1. “We are thrilled by the number of submissions,” said Sally Williams, Workforce Center Director at the DFWHC Foundation. “We…
Episode 22 of the second year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed the disturbing North Texas trend of “Food Deserts” and a unique medical school collaboration between two local universities. Guests included: • Tauane Cruz, Director…
Ellis County is in the process of accepting registrations for the COVID-19 vaccine. A free online MyBSWHealth account is the easiest way for residents to be notified of available vaccine appointments at Baylor Scott & White Health. For questions, please visit BSWHealth.com/COVIDVaccine or call 1-844-27-8222. You can also find information here.