DFWHC’s Love interviewed by KAAM Radio

08/25/2015

Participating in the KAAM 770 AM radio talk show “PlayMakers,” DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love was interviewed today by host Steve A. Klein. PlayMakers features local CEOs and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their city or industry. Love discussed his career, the mission of DFWHC and North Texas healthcare. Klein also interviewed Robert Davis, the … Read More

“Guns in hospitals” loaded yet again

08/19/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council It appears the “guns in hospitals” issue is being loaded yet again. As we reflect on the 84th Texas Legislative Session, the DFW Hospital Council is concerned about some leaders’ persistence to repeal the current prohibition on carrying handguns on hospital premises. Several bills introduced last session failed to pass, but some … Read More

Judson “Jud” Arnold Cramer, 1921-2015

08/17/2015

It was with great sadness the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) learned of the passing of Judson “Jud” Arnold Cramer over the weekend. Jud Cramer passed away on Thursday, August 13 at the age of 93. He was a popular presence over the years at DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon and Annual Social. He attended the Council’s Social and Awards Luncheon February … Read More

Seats still available to DFWHC’s Sept. 3 Speed Networking

08/14/2015

Register now for the DFW Hospital Council’s complimentary Speed Networking event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. You have nothing to lose but business cards. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 in the hospital’s Reverchon Room.

DFWHC to host Sept. 2 educational meeting on patient handling

08/14/2015

Patient handling is more difficult than you think. The DFW Hospital Council will be hosting a special educational meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children auditorium. Titled “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility,” a special panel of experts will discuss evidence that shows organizations with a robust and safe patient handling program see improved outcomes, decreased … Read More

DFWHC to host Sept. 3 Speed Networking

08/07/2015

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has scheduled its third Speed Networking event of 2015 for Thursday, September 3 in the Reverchon Room at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. These popular breakfast events are a great opportunity for healthcare executives to meet and greet in a timed format. The events are complimentary to all DFWHC hospital and associate members. Only … Read More

Let’s wish Medicare and Medicaid a happy birthday

07/31/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council I would like to wish Medicare and Medicaid a happy birthday. On July 30, 2015, the programs turned 50 years old. I am old enough to remember the birth of these social healthcare programs, and it was not easy. In 1965, senior citizens over the age of 65 had little income and … Read More

Where’s Jon Meacham?

07/30/2015

With just days until Jon Meacham was to appear at the DFW Hospital Council’s Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 21, 2014, the event was cancelled due to the Ebola crisis. Mr. Meacham told DFWHC he completely understood and offered to speak in 2015 with no penalty fee. And so, DFWHC has taken him up on his offer and he will serve … Read More

Hot North Texas, Summer in the City!

07/30/2015

With the heat index reaching 108 degrees yesterday in North Texas, officially the hottest day of the year, employees of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) were treated to a fun surprise yesterday afternoon. DFWHC executives provided employees with free ice cream during a work break when an official Texas Ice Cream Truck pulled up to the front door, music playing … Read More

Love discusses “guns in hospitals” in KERA report

07/21/2015

In response to a proposed bill by State Rep. Drew Springer to eliminate gun-free zones in the state to possibly include North Texas hospitals, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love commented on the controversial issue for a KERA report yesterday. Springer said it makes no sense that he can take his gun into the Capitol building but has to … Read More