The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in coordination with Amanda Thrash, president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, hosted a Young Healthcare Executive Cohort meeting for DFW administrative resident and fellows on Thursday, May 23 at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth. With more than 25 in attendance, the meeting served as an opportunity for future healthcare…
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2024. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair, Jessica O’Neal, CEO, Medical City Las Colinas • Chair-Elect, Vanessa Walls, Executive VP Northern Market, Children’s Health • Past Chair, Becky Tucker, Senior VP of Channel Integration, Texas Health •…
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;…
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2023. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair, Becky Tucker, Senior VP of Channel Integration, Texas Health Resources • Chair-Elect, Jessica O’Neal, CEO, Medical City Las Colinas • Past Chair, Blake Kretz, President, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital…
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…
Episode 47 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 cholesterol, gall stones and Epilepsy Awareness Month. Guests included: • Dr. Scott Bloemendal, General Surgeon at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth;…
Episode 43 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 hospital violence, vaccines and child psychiatry. Guests included: • Dr. Alan L. Podawiltz, Chair of Psychiatry at JPS Health Network; • Dr. Jason…
A report released today by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) shows healthcare to be one of the most prominent contributors to the North Texas economy with an economic impact of $38.4 billion to the region, a $7.7 billion increase from a similar study conducted by DFWHC in 2017. The study was commissioned by DFWHC’s…
Sponsors were announced today for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 74th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 21 at the Irving Convention Center, our first in-person event since 2019. Deadline to purchase tables or tickets is Friday, Oct. 14. They can be found here. This year’s sponsors include: Executive Platinum Executive Gold Executive Bronze Accenture Cantey…
Episode 36 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 an innovative dog program for young patients and harmful chemicals in the home. Guests included: • Laura Sonefeld, Facility Dog Program Coordinator at…