City of Dallas creates webpage specific to healthcare industry

09/30/2015

In an attempt to reduce waste, the city of Dallas adopted a plan to achieve zero waste by 2040. Created in 2013, the “Zero Waste Plan” will provide waste diversion goals and timelines specific to residents and businesses in the city. Residents and business leaders may find information on the plan by clicking here. Healthcare institutions will also be a … Read More

Registration open for DFWHC’s Oct. 29 Annual Awards Luncheon

09/11/2015

We hope you can attend our “Fall Fandango” on Thursday, October 29 when the DFW Hospital Council hosts its 67th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. Sponsorships and tickets are now available. The decades-old tradition will continue as the Chairs of our hospitals’ Boards of Trustees will be introduced to open the program. Additional highlights include the presentation … Read More

David Biegler to receive Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee Award

09/08/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today David Biegler will receive the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at Arlington Convention Center. The award was named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. He was … Read More

James Mendez named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year

09/03/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today James Mendez, CEO of Kindred Hospital Dallas, was chosen as the 2015 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the impressive abilities of future North Texas healthcare leaders. “James Mendez represents a talented group of up and coming young healthcare professionals in North Texas,” said W. … Read More

Nice turnout for pre-holiday Speed Networking event

09/03/2015

If you weren’t there this morning, you missed a great opportunity to make business connections at the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Speed Networking event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. A fun opportunity to meet and greet healthcare executives, the event was attended by representatives of Parkland Health & Hospital System, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Konica Minolta, HCA’s Medical … Read More

DFWHC hosts educational session on patient handling

09/02/2015

Working in coordination with Atlas Lift Tech, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility” this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The educational event was complimentary to DFWHC members and detailed patient handling programs which could improve outcomes in area hospitals. Speakers included Susan Gallagher, PhD, RN, a clinical advisor on patient safety; and … Read More

Dr. Merlyn Sayers to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award

09/01/2015

A physician with 35 years of experience in transfusion science medicine and President/CEO of Carter BloodCare since its formation in 1996, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Dr. Merlyn Sayers has been chosen as the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at Arlington … Read More

A never ending game of “Whac-A-Smoke”

09/01/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council Just when you think smoking is decreasing, another tobacco product pops up. The insistence of smoking products reminds me of a game I used to play at the State Fair. Remember “Whac-A-Mole,” where we used a plastic mallet to attempt to tag that irritating mole popping up where you least expect it? … Read More

You have nothing to lose but business cards!

08/31/2015

You have nothing to lose but business cards! Just three days until the DFW Hospital Council’s complimentary Speed Networking event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. There’s still time to register. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 in the hospital’s Reverchon Room. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Just two days until DFWHC’s patient handling event

08/31/2015

Just two days until the DFW Hospital Council’s educational meeting “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility” on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children auditorium. Register now for this complimentary event where a panel will discuss evidence that shows organizations with a robust and safe patient handling program see improved outcomes. Each year, as many as 1 … Read More