Why does Texas perform so poorly in immunizations?

02/02/2016

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council The hot topic on the radio and television is Zika fever. It’s coming! Zika is here! The virus with the unique name is a mosquito-borne disease potentially causing harm to pregnant women. On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency regarding this spreading virus. Through mother-to-child transmission, there … Read More

Mark your Calendar: Annual Awards Luncheon set for Oct. 18

02/01/2016

Mark your calendars as the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has scheduled its 68th Annual Awards Luncheon for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at the Arlington Convention Center. DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon is an opportunity for metroplex hospitals to honor friends of North Texas healthcare with the Distinguished Health Service Award, the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and the Kerney Laday, … Read More

Just one week until Annual Health Care Conference

01/07/2016

Have you registered yet? You will not want to miss the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Health Care Conference next Thursday, January 14 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event will be highlighted by the panel discussion “Using Data to Develop Clinical Programs.” Participants include: • Dr. Melissa Gerdes of Methodist … Read More

Mendez’s Young Healthcare Award highlighted in Kindred video

01/07/2016

Following the announcement that James Mendez, CEO of Kindred Hospital of Dallas, would receive the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) 2015 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award, Kindred Healthcare produced a video highlighting his accomplishment. Released in December, the video includes interviews with DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love and Audra Early, former CEO of Kindred Hospitals and Chair-Elect of DFWHC. … Read More

Joint venture closes between Tenet and Baylor Scott & White

01/05/2016

The joint venture announced last year between Baylor Scott & White Health and the Tenet Healthcare Corporation has officially closed, linking five hospitals in Dallas County. Baylor Scott & White will retain a majority stake in the hospitals, four of which were owned by Tenet including Centennial Medical Center in Frisco; Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake; Lake Pointe Medical … Read More

A North Texas New Year’s Resolution

01/04/2016

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council It’s that time of year when we begin our New Year’s resolutions. There is one that North Texas could adopt that would save lives and improve the health of everyone, especially our children. It would advance our population health and reduce cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, SIDS and other respiratory disorders. Before you … Read More

DFWHC announces 2016 Board of Trustees

12/10/2015

IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2016. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Lillie Biggins, President, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth • Past Chair Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Chair-Elect Brett Lee, CEO Dallas Market, Tenet’s Lake Pointe Medical … Read More

DFWHC announces 2016 Board of Trustees

12/10/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2016. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Lillie Biggins, President, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth • Past Chair Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Chair-Elect Brett Lee, CEO Dallas Market, Tenet’s Lake Pointe Medical Center • Trustee … Read More

DMN story reveals overall Texas numbers on health

12/10/2015

In a story penned this morning by The Dallas Morning News reporter Karen Robinson-Jacobs, a composite index of more than 20 factors in America’s Health Rankings revealed Texas ranked 34th in overall health, down from 31st in 2014. Released by the United Health Foundation, the report showed Texas had one of the largest declines among U.S. states for 2015. You … Read More

David Hitt (1925 – 2015)

12/04/2015

It was with great sadness the DFW Hospital Council learned of the passing of David Hitt on November 24, 2015 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Mr. Hitt was a long-time supporter of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC), serving as Chair of its Board of Trustees in 1959. He was also a recipient of DFWHC’s Boone Powell, Sr. Award of Excellence … Read More