DFWHC announces Amanda Beard as keynote speaker for the Annual Awards Luncheon

08/13/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Amanda Beard will serve as the keynote speaker during DFWHC’s 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. An American swimmer and a seven-time Olympic medalist, Beard was just 14 years-old the first time she made an Olympic appearance. She was often photographed clutching her … Read More

DFWHC announces Duncan Webb as the 2026 Distinguished Health Service Award recipient

08/12/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Duncan Webb will be the 2026 recipient of its Distinguished Health Service Award, an honor dating back to 1948. The award will be presented during DFWHC’s 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. For more than 40 years, Webb has been a resident of … Read More

DFWHC thanks sponsors for its 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon

10/22/2021

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) would like to thank the sponsors of its virtual 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20. Sponsors included: PRESENTING Hall Render BKD, LLP PLATINUM Baylor Scott & White Health Children’s Health Katten Medical City Healthcare Oncor Parkland Health & Hospital System Texas Health Resources UT Southwestern GOLD Cook Children’s Methodist Health System “This event would … Read More

Just one week until DFWHC’s virtual Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20!

10/13/2021

Just one week until the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) virtual 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20. Tickets are still available! A virtual networking session begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the event from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The program will feature none other than Jim Craig as the keynote speaker, the goalkeeper of the U.S. Olympic “Miracle on … Read More

Just two weeks until DFWHC’s virtual Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20

10/06/2021

Just two weeks until the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) virtual 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20. Taking place from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., the program will feature none other than Jim Craig as the keynote speaker, the goalkeeper of the U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team. For this year’s program themed “Heroes,” DFWHC will be utilizing a … Read More

Tickets now available to DFWHC’s virtual Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20

09/21/2021

Tickets are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) virtual 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20. Taking place from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., the program will feature none other than Jim Craig as the keynote speaker, the goalkeeper of the U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team. The in-person Annual Awards Luncheon was cancelled this year due … Read More

Jim Craig to serve as keynote at DFWHC virtual Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20

09/17/2021

Do you believe in miracles? The keynote speaker of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) virtual 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon on October 20 most certainly does. It will be none other than Jim Craig, the goalkeeper of the U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team. Called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the most memorable sports victories of … Read More

North Texas county judges named the 2021 recipients of DFWHC’s Annual Distinguished Health Service Award

09/16/2021

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2021 recipients of its annual awards with 17 North Texas county judges to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Christopher McLarty, associate vice president and chief nursing officer, ambulatory services at UT Southwestern Medical Center, named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and three board members at Baylor Scott & White … Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine information for 16 North Texas counties

04/09/2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all residents in North Texas no matter your age. For information in your county, please click the links below. • Collin County – https://www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/Pages/COVID19vaccines.aspx?thr • Dallas County – https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/vaccine-landing.php • Denton County – https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7c802a848ce04a0999f9831f2ddaaf2e • Ellis County – https://co.ellis.tx.us/1023/COVID-19-Vaccine • Erath County – https://co.erath.tx.us/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Erath-County-COVID19-Vaccination-Sign-Up-49 • Grayson County – https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/Covid.Vaccine • Hood County – … Read More

Texas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29

03/24/2021

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced yesterday that all adults will now be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 29. DSHS expects vaccine supplies to increase as soon as next week. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone to protect as many Texans as possible. “We are closing in on … Read More