Stephen Love’s future DFWHC retirement in 2027 profiled in D Magazine

06/03/2026

Great article on DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love was posted on June 1 in D Magazine. Penned by Layten Praytor, the story was inspired by Love’s retirement set for the end of 2027. “After over 50 years in healthcare leadership, Love will step away from the DFW Hospital Council at the end of 2027,” the article stated. “Though … Read More

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor magazine is now available!

05/13/2026

The spring edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click on the link or graphic below to read about winners of our 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon. There’s also detail on the retirement of Barclay Berdan, the long-time CEO of Texas Health Resources. Hard copies will be mailed to members next week. For the … Read More

North Texas hospital employees awarded during April 21 Luncheon

04/22/2026

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 160-plus nominees and 14 award recipients from health systems across the region. “We were thrilled by the turnout, and we hope … Read More

DFWHC Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon has sold out!

04/10/2026

It became official this morning. The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon has officially sold out! The event is set for next Tuesday, April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. Themed “Be Extraordinary!”, this year’s luncheon will honor 14 recipients from hospitals across North Texas. Judging was completed on March 24, with more than … Read More

DFWHC Foundation’s Sally Williams to retire in August

03/27/2026

It is with bittersweet sentiment to share that Sally Williams, DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Workforce Center Director, will be retiring after 23 years at the company. Her retirement will be effective in August 2026. “It has truly been an honor to work with the DFWHC Foundation and support the North Texas hospitals’ needs over the years,” said Williams. “While … Read More

DFWHC’s winter Interlocutor magazine is now available!

02/25/2026

The winter edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click on the link or graphic below to read about our upcoming 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon. We also introduce our new Board of Trustees for the upcoming year. Hard copies will be mailed to members next week. For the full story, please click here.

DFWHC hosts annual holiday luncheon for staff members

12/18/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its annual holiday luncheon yesterday for staff members at its offices in Las Colinas. Employees enjoyed a fajita lunch catered by Mi Cocina, with iced tea and lemonade, and chocolate cake and fruit tarts for dessert. Yum! The executive staff, to include President/CEO Stephen Love and DFWHC Foundation President Jen Miff, also presented gift … Read More

DFWHC’s Fall Interlocutor magazine is now available

11/17/2025

The fall edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click on the link or graphic below to read about passing of two long-time healthcare executives John Gavras and Stephen Mansfield. We also provide a recap of our 77th Annual Awards Luncheon and our participation in the 2025 Dallas Heart Walk. Hard copies will be mailed to … Read More

DFWHC employees participate in Dallas Heart Walk

10/30/2025

More than 20 employees of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC), the DFWHC Foundation and GroupOne Background Screening participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, October 18 at the Levy Event Plaza in Irving. The annual 1-mile and 5k Heart Walk is designed to be a family-friendly event that brings communities together to raise life-saving funds and support … Read More

DFWHC’s former President/CEO John Gavras has passed away

09/16/2025

It was with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of John Gavras, the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) former President/CEO. He was 84 years old. John joined DFWHC in 1976. At the time, the organization was known as the Dallas Hospital Council, an institution dating back to 1948. In 1978 at a press conference at the Fort Worth … Read More