DFWHC teams with Vestagen to promote ground-breaking scrubs and lab coats

08/07/2017

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Vestagen Protective Technologies, Inc. today announced a partnership to promote the company’s VESTEX® Active Barrier (1) healthcare apparel. The VESTEX fabric combines fluid repellency and antimicrobial technologies into comfortable healthcare worker scrubs and lab coats. The teaming is expected to benefit North Texas hospitals by introducing them to new groundbreaking technology that has … Read More

DFWHC/Coker Group event details “Volume to Value”

07/21/2017

Great crowd turned out for this morning’s DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) “Hot Topic” event “Enabling the Successful Transition from Volume to Value” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Co-hosted by DFWHC partner the Coker Group, speakers included Stefan Werdegar, vice president of leadership development/executive search at the Coker Group; Dr. Ron Strieker, principal at the Strieker Group, … Read More

Record crowd turns out for DFWHC’s summer Speed Networking

07/13/2017

Make contact! A record crowd of 60-plus attendees turned out for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) summer edition of the Speed Networking event today at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. A fun opportunity to meet and greet healthcare executives, the event included representatives from: • University of Texas Dallas; • Sterling Barnett Little, Inc.; • UnitedHealthcare; • … Read More

Speed Networking event on July 13 expected to sellout

06/27/2017

There’s just a few seats left to the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Speed Networking on July 13 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Register now as this complimentary event from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. is expected to sellout by this weekend! Continental breakfast and beverages will be provided. DFWHC’s Speed Networking is a great way for area executives … Read More

Foundation’s 10th Annual Patient Safety Summit set for Aug. 9-10

06/20/2017

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in coordination with the Texas Department of State Health Services will be hosting the 10th Annual Patient Safety Summit and the 2017 TDSHS Healthcare Safety Conference, August 9-10 at the Marriot Las Colinas Hotel in Irving. Titled “Stand Up for Safety!,” the event will be highlighted by Dr. Abdusalam Nasidi, director of the Nigeria … Read More

One month until DFWHC’s Speed Networking on July 13!

06/13/2017

It’s just one month until the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Speed Networking on July 13 in the Reverchon Room at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. If you’re looking to make contact or just meet-and-greet, you won’t miss a beat by attending this popular DFWHC event. Register now as there is only a limited number of seats available. This complimentary … Read More

Make contact! – DFWHC’s summer Speed Networking set for July 13

05/24/2017

If you’re looking to make contact or meet-and-greet, you won’t miss a beat by attending the DFW Hospital Council’s Speed Networking on Thursday, July 13 in the Reverchon Room at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Register now as there is only a limited number of seats available. This complimentary breakfast event from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. is a … Read More

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor is now available

05/16/2017

The DFW Hospital Council’s spring edition of the Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below to learn about DFWHC’s efforts in Arlington to influence the recent smoking ban. You can also check out the 2017 Year-Round Sponsors and see a listing of all 137 nominees from the DFWHC Foundation’s April 21 Employee of the Year Luncheon. Hard copies will … Read More

One down, many to go…Arlington approves smoking ban

05/10/2017

For almost a decade, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has advocated for smoking bans in North Texas. Last night, the City of Arlington approved a new smoking ban by a vote of 7-2, following the lead of such communities as Dallas, Southlake, Benbrook, Flower Mound, Little Elm, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Mesquite. “We continue our efforts in North Texas, as … Read More

DFWHC releases flyer in advance of Arlington smoke-free discussion

05/08/2017

In advance of tomorrow’s discussion by the City of Arlington’s council members on procedures involving a new smoking ban in public places, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and its Foundation released a public flyer last week detailing the dangers of smoking in the city. Working in coordination with the American Heart Association, DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love has been available … Read More