Jyric Sims and Jim L. Turner named DFWHC award recipients

08/16/2018

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Jyric Sims, chief executive officer at Medical City Fort Worth, will be the 2018 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and Jim L. Turner, former chair of the Baylor Scott & White Health Board of Trustees, will be the 2018 Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year. The awards will be presented … Read More

Sponsorships now available to DFWHC’s 70th Annual Awards Luncheon

08/14/2018

Sponsorships are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 70th Annual Awards Luncheon set for Wednesday, October 17 in the main ballroom at the Arlington Convention Center. This year’s event is themed “Charting the Course,” with Charlie Powell, the president/CEO of Ciera Bank and chairman of the board of JPS Health Network and Tarrant County Hospital District, to be … Read More

Charlie Powell to receive Distinguished Health Service Award

07/26/2018

Charlie Powell, the president/CEO of Ciera Bank and chairman of the board of JPS Health Network and Tarrant County Hospital District, was announced today as the 2018 recipient of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Distinguished Health Service Award. He will be recognized during DFWHC’s 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 17 at Arlington Convention Center. Powell’s career spans … Read More

Active Shooter Training Workshop on June 21

05/18/2018

Both Tarrant and Dallas counties will host an Active Shooter Consequence Management Training Workshop on Thursday, June 21 at the Richardson Civic Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The educational event is geared towards emergency managers, emergency responders, health and hospital personnel, municipal and county managers, public works personnel, human resource directors and other municipal, county and state officials. … Read More

Business Council for the Arts to discuss “Arts and Healthcare”

05/09/2018

The Business Council for the Arts of North Texas will be hosting the breakfast event “Arts and Healthcare” on Wednesday, June 6 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pamela J. Stoyanoff, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Methodist Health System and a board member of the DFW Hospital Council Foundation, will serve … Read More

Carson’s Village – helping families through sudden loss

04/19/2018

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council I had lunch this week with Jennifer K. Bartkowski, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of North Texas. While she does outstanding work in the Girl Scouts, she also serves on the board of trustees for Carson’s Village. I was so impressed with this group, I have been spreading … Read More

Children at Risk to examine dangers of E-cigarettes

04/12/2018

Are E-cigarettes a safe solution for teenagers or just as dangerous as tobacco? Find out during the Children at Risk educational event “The Hidden Dangers of E-cigarettes on our Youth” on April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Meadows Conference Center in Dallas. Educator CPEs and Social Work CEUs will be available and lunch is provided. Serving … Read More

Donate Life Texas to host organ and tissue registration drive to save lives

04/03/2018

Donate Life Texas will host a donor registration drive on Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Victory Plaza, outside the WFAA studio on 3030 Olive Street in Dallas. The event is expected to encourage local residents to register their decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors. More than 10,000 Texans are on the waiting list … Read More

50-plus attendees learn the latest on Alzheimer’s research

03/08/2018

More than 50 attendees turned out for this morning’s DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Alzheimer’s Association’s educational event “Alzheimer’s Research Update: Early Detection Resources and Tools” in the main auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. This complimentary seminar was highlighted by the comprehensive presentation of Dr. Mary Quiceno, associate professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical … Read More

Last chance to register for Thursday’s “Alzheimer’s Research Update”

03/06/2018

Last chance to register for the DFW Hospital Council and Alzheimer’s Association’s educational event “Alzheimer’s Research Update: Early Detection Resources and Tools” this Thursday, March 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the main auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Registration will close tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. Learn about the latest developments to find a … Read More