Carter BloodCare worries about blood supply shortage due to public fears

03/16/2020

Dr. Merlyn Sayers, president/CEO of Carter BloodCare released a statement this morning detailing concerns of an impending situation with the community blood supply due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. According to Dr. Sayers, the COVID-19 news has led many companies and schools to cancel their planned blood drives, with little hope of them being rescheduled soon. Employees are also being told … Read More

Drive-through COVID-19 testing to begin for current Parkland patients only

03/16/2020

Parkland Health & Hospital System distributed a press release this morning stating that at mid-day today on Monday, March 16, the hospital would offer drive-through COVID-19 testing by appointment only for current Parkland patients who meet the medical criteria with a Parkland physician’s order. Parkland patients can contact the COVID-19 Patient Line at 214-590-8060. While Parkland anticipates expanding its capacity … Read More

Coronavirus information – Steve Love interviewed on KRLD

03/11/2020

With the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, having officially arrived in North Texas, local residents are seeking information. DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love was interviewed by KRLD 1080 AM this week. What should you do? What are the dangers? How can we stay safe? For answers to all of these questions, the interviews are posted below. Coronavirus interview No. 1 can … Read More

Guests from Texas Health, Parkland and JPS highlight yesterday’s “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/09/2020

Episode ten of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast yesterday on KRLD 1080 AM. Guest stars included: • Sandy Potter, vice president and chief operating officer of behavioral health at Texas Health Resources; • Stephanie Campbell, burn program manager at Parkland Health & Hospital System; • Lara Burnside, senior vice president … Read More

Coronavirus update and patient programs to highlight “Human Side of Health Care” on Sunday

03/06/2020

A Coronavirus update and some innovative patient programs will highlight Sunday’s edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care.” There will also be a detailed discussion on the “patient experience” at area hospitals. The broadcast will air on KRLD 1080 AM at 1:00 p.m. CST. Guest stars will include: • Sandy Potter, … Read More

ACHE of NTX Women’s Conference set for Thursday

03/03/2020

The ACHE of North Texas will host its Women’s Healthcare Executive Network (WHEN) Conference this Thursday, March 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Texas Woman’s University Dallas. The keynote address “A Gritty Girl’s Leadership Trip: Are We There Yet?” will be presented by Chandini Portteus, Principal/CEO at the Portteus Consulting Group. Additional sessions include: • “Building Your Brand” … Read More

“Human Side of Health Care” includes guests from Methodist, Parkland and Texas Health!

03/02/2020

Episode nine of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast yesterday on KRLD 1080 AM. Guest stars included: • John Phillips, President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center; • Shelli Stephens-Stidham, Director of the Injury Prevention Center at Parkland Health & Hospital System; • Catherine Oliveros, Vice President of Community Health at Texas … Read More

“Human Side of Health Care” details breast cancer efforts with guests from Medical City and Methodist

02/24/2020

Episode eight of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast yesterday on KRLD 1080 AM. Guest stars included: • Janet St. James, VP Strategic Communications at Medical City Healthcare; • Sheri Mathis, Founder of Mammogram Poster Girls; • Charla Gauthier, Director of Quality and Outcomes Oncology at Methodist Dallas; • and Doris … Read More

ACHE first quarter educational event set for Feb. 27

02/19/2020

The ACHE of North Texas will host its First Quarter Education Event on February 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. Two separate panels will highlight the evening session with 3.0 Face-to-Face credits (1.5 per panel) available. First panel titled “Providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)” will include Meredith Stegal, … Read More