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 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

AACPA and Parkland to host “Mental Health Needs” on June 23

06/10/2026

The Asian American Contractors and Professionals Association (AACPA) of Texas will be hosting the educational expo “Closing the Gap Between Mental Health Needs and Access to Care” on Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parkland Moody Outpatient Center Auditorium in Dallas. The event will allow attendees to gain practical tools to identify mental health and … Read More

Today, DFWHC stands united with hospitals to combat workplace violence

06/05/2026

Today, June 5, 2026, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is honoring #HAVhope National Day of Awareness in coordination with hospitals, health systems, nurses, doctors and other health professional across the country, to combat violence and create awareness. DFWHC stands together with the healthcare community against violence in our workplaces and communities. Since the pandemic, workplace violence in hospitals has become … Read More

Stephen Love’s future DFWHC retirement in 2027 profiled in D Magazine

06/03/2026

Great article on DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love was posted on June 1 in D Magazine. Penned by Layten Praytor, the story was inspired by Love’s retirement set for the end of 2027. “After over 50 years in healthcare leadership, Love will step away from the DFW Hospital Council at the end of 2027,” the article stated. “Though … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” has been posted online!

05/29/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” originally broadcast on May 28 has been posted online. Speakers included Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few weeks, how will hospitals manage international patients? … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” in two days!

05/26/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” is in two days this Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” in two weeks!

05/14/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” is in two weeks on Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few … Read More

Fifth Annual “Family Fit Fest” held April 26 at The Shops at RedBird

04/29/2026

For the fifth consecutive year, the Community Council of Greater Dallas hosted the Family Fit Fest on Saturday, April 25, at The Shops at RedBird in Dallas. The complimentary health and wellness fair was designed for the entire family and included fitness activities, giveaways, health screenings and immunizations. More than 2,000 attendees turned out for the event. NBC 5’s Brittney … Read More