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

08/22/2022

Episode 34 of the third 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 innovations in treating Spina Bifida, onsite trauma emergency assistance and a legislative update. Guests included: • Dr. Shyam Kishan, Orthopedic Surgeon at Medical City Children’s Hospital; • Crystal … Read More

Jessica Long to serve as keynote speaker at DFWHC’s Oct. 21 Annual Awards Luncheon

08/19/2022

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced Jessica Long will serve as the keynote speaker during its 74th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Irving Convention Center. One of America’s most decorated Paralympic champions, Jessica was born in Siberia, the daughter of unwed teenagers. Burdened by congenital defects in her legs, she was placed for adoption … Read More

DFW Hospital Council announces 2022 recipients of its annual healthcare awards

08/18/2022

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2022 recipients of its annual awards with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Patrick Brown, vice president of operations at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and Dorothy DeBose, chair of the board of managers at JPS Health Network, selected as Kerney … Read More

“Neurosurgery Month” edition with guests from Texas Health on “The Human Side of Health Care”

08/15/2022

Episode 33 of the third 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 was a special “Neurosurgery Month” edition detailing stroke prevention and traumatic brain injuries. Guests included: • Dr. Matthew Fiesta, Interventional Neuroradiologist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth; • … Read More

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson to receive DFWHC’s Distinguished Health Service Award on Oct. 21

08/11/2022

The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Board of Trustees announced this week that Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will be the 2022 recipient of its Distinguished Health Service Award, an annual honor dating back to 1948. The award will be presented during DFWHC’s 74th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 21 at the Irving Convention Center. A reception begins at 11:00 a.m., followed … Read More

DFWHC’s Summer 2022 Interlocutor is now available

08/09/2022

The Summer 2022 edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click the graphic or link below to read about our 74th Annual Awards Luncheon set for Oct. 21 at the Irving Convention Center. We will be honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson with the Distinguished Health Service Award. There is also detail on the DFWHC Foundation’s … Read More

“Back to School” edition with guests from Cook Children’s on “The Human Side of Health Care”

08/08/2022

Episode 32 of the third 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 was a special “Back to School” edition detailing the empowerment of our children during these difficult times and immunization requirements. Guests included: • Lisa Elliott, PhD, Psychologist at Cook … Read More

Guests from Cook Children’s and Medical City highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

08/01/2022

Episode 31 of the third 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 “Compassionate Care” program for children suffering from cancer and treatments for scoliosis disease. Guests included: • Micha Koentz, PharmD, Investigational Pharmacy Supervisor at Cook Children’s; • Dr. … Read More

ACHE of NTX to host educational event on August 10

07/29/2022

The ACHE of North Texas will host the virtual educational event “What To Do When the Government Comes Calling” on Wednesday, August 10 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., CST. Speakers will include Tony Box, former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent; and Jenny Givens, healthcare attorney Certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Compliance Certification Board. A special thanks to … Read More

Guests from Methodist, Cook Children’s and Texas Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

07/26/2022

Episode 30 of the third 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, teenage mental health and Alzheimer’s disease. Guests included: • Dr. Theresa Patton, OB-GYN at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; • Lizzy Brown, Family Therapist at Cook Children’s; … Read More