Carter BloodCare prepared for U.S. emergency blood needs

02/20/2023

Long-time DFW Hospital Council partner Carter BloodCare is committed to raising donor awareness of the nonstop need for blood, plasma and platelets throughout North Texas. For information, including donation locations, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834. Critical-need scenarios – such as mass shootings, natural disasters or large-scale accidents – can strain community resources. Most U.S. blood centers do not have enough … Read More

Family Fit Fest set for April 29 at Dallas Market Hall

02/16/2023

A health and wellness exposition with fun at its core, the Family Fit Fest (formerly Get Kidz Fit Fest) is set for Saturday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. This year’s event has expanded to include every family member with a focus on being fit in all aspects of life. This family-friendly festival will … Read More

Guests from Methodist, Baylor Scott & White and Cook Children’s highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

02/06/2023

Episode 6 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed maternal mortality, living donors and employment within the health care industry. Guests included: • Dr. Theresa Patton, OB-GYN at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; • Dr. Johanna Bayer, Abdominal … Read More

Guests from PHI Air Medical and Medical City highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

01/16/2023

Episode 3 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed blood donations treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Guests included: • Jason Piecek, Air Medical Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic at PHI Air Medical; • Dr. Christopher Cottrell, General Surgeon at … Read More

Medical City CEO and Parkland Spiritual Guide highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

01/09/2023

Episode 2 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed the North Texas healthcare industry and medical power of attorney. Guests included: • Patrick Rohan, Chief Executive Officer at Medical City Frisco; • Krister White, Director of Spiritual … Read More

Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month?

01/06/2023

Long-time DFW Hospital Council partner Carter BloodCare is committed to raising donor awareness of the nonstop need for blood, plasma and platelets throughout North Texas. For information, including donation locations, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834. January marks National Blood Donor Month, recognizing those who regularly donate to save lives and encouraging first-time donors to give. The demand is great: Every … Read More

Texas Health and Cook Children experts discuss maternal mortality and vaping on “Human Side of Health Care”

01/04/2023

Episode 1 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed North Texas maternal mortality and the youthful trend of vaping. Guests included: • Dr. Aiyanna B. Anderson, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Health … Read More