DFWHC webinar “Health & Voting” set for August 8!

07/23/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in association with Ambassadors for Aging Well and Healthy Democracy Healthy People will co-host the webinar “Health & Voting” on Thursday, August 8 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CT. Join us for this complimentary discussion with a team of experts who will detail unique studies revealing a connection between civic and voter participation and … Read More

Community rallies to boost Family Fit Fest to combat health inequity in North Texas

06/06/2024

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN During the Family Fit Fest on April 27 at Dallas Market Hall, every family member, from children to grandparents, was invited to discover how to get their mind and body right. Attendees learned how to be fit in all aspects of life: nutritionally, physically, mentally, financially, civically, spiritually, and more. Members … Read More

DFWHC celebrates the inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day

03/04/2024

In recognition of the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made by health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is proud to commemorate Texas’ inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day. Through the passage of House Bill 2166 during the 2023 Texas legislative session, March 4 – the date of the first reported COVID-19 case in Texas in … Read More

Family Fit Fest 2024: Alignment with Health Disparities in North Texas

02/21/2024

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD. RN, BC-NI, FHIMSS, FAAN; Sharla Myers, JD; Tina Holt, MBA Correspondence concerning this post should be addressed to Sharla Myers of The Community Council of Greater Dallas at smyers@ccadvance.org. The authors would like to acknowledge the review of this document provided by the staff of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation and Parkland Center for … Read More

Annual “Family Fit Fest” set for April 27

01/24/2024

Save the date! Hosted by the Community Council of Greater Dallas, the annual “Family Fit Fest” is set for Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. Formerly “Get Kidz Fit Fest,” the Family Fit Fest is a free community expo with fun at its core. Every family member, from children to grandparents, is invited … Read More

“Active Shooter Response” panel discussion set for Feb. 9

01/18/2024

The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS), in coordination with the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and the DFWHC Foundation, will host an “Active Shooter Response Presentation and Panel” on Friday, February 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. This in-person event will include coffee and breakfast. The discussion will feature healthcare leaders who are … Read More

DCMS to host “Active Shooter Response” discussion on Feb. 9

01/10/2024

The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS), in coordination with the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and the DFWHC Foundation, will host an “Active Shooter Response Presentation and Panel” on Friday, February 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. This in-person event will include coffee and breakfast. The discussion will feature healthcare leaders who are … Read More

DFWHC’s Love participates in “Eye on Innovation” Series

11/21/2023

Working with the Retina Foundation, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love participated in the “Eye of Innovation” series on November 15 at the Dallas Country Club. Love moderated a panel to include Dr. Karl Csaky, MD, PhD, chief executive and medical officer at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, T. Boone Pickens director – Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory and … Read More

DFWHC to participate in national diversity program

08/08/2023

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced this week it was participating in The Center for Health Affairs and Metropolitan Association Purchasing Services (CHAMPS), a nationwide group purchasing organization (GPO) that emphasizes minority-owned, veteran-owned and women-owned businesses. A file detailing regional and national businesses was distributed to hospital members this week. “For several decades, DFWHC has worked with state hospital … Read More

DFWHC’s Stephen Love discusses local heat wave on KRLD 1080

07/21/2023

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love discussed the dangers of the North Texas heat wave and how it pertains to local hospitals during an interview yesterday with David Rankin and Kristin Diaz on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD. “Hospitals are always prepared for some kind of mass-casualty event. They are also prepared for a surge. I wouldn’t say there’s a surge, but … Read More