Coronavirus coverage and North Texas Healthy Communities highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/18/2020

Episode eleven of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The latest news on the COVID-19 efforts in the community were detailed during the program. Guests included: • Dr. Allison Liddell, medical director of infection prevention at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas; • Sandy Potter, vice president … Read More

COVID-19 Science Spotlight at Perot Museum posted online

03/16/2020

The panel discussion “Science Spotlight: COVID-19” hosted at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science yesterday in Dallas has been posted online. The live-streamed event included panelists: • Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas and former president of the Dallas County Medical Association; • Jennifer Finley, RN, NCSN, MPA/HCA, Director of Health Services, Dallas Independent School District; … Read More

CDC releases video detailing who should get tested for COVID-19

03/16/2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a video last week detailing what symptoms a patient should be showing before being tested for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Video guest is Dr. Shannon Kasperbauer, an infectious disease expert at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. You can view the video here.

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

Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon postponed

03/13/2020

Due to the growing concerns in the community related to the potential Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the DFW Hospital Council Foundation has decided to postpone its 24th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon originally scheduled for Thursday, April 23. The luncheon will now take place in September at the same location at Hurst Conference Center. Keynote Speaker Christine Cashen will also … 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