DFWHC’s Awards Luncheon honors healthcare heroes

10/30/2015

The DFW Hospital Council would like to thank all sponsors and attendees who participated in yesterday’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. More than 50 chairs of member hospital boards were honored on stage. Dr. Merlyn Sayers was presented the Distinguished Health Service Award. James Mendez of Kindred Hospital Dallas was the recipient of the Young Healthcare … Read More

Nov. 19 – Supply Chain Risk Management – Hot Topic Meeting!

10/23/2015

You’re invited to a complimentary breakfast meeting, November 19 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Supply Chain Risk Management” sponsored by Global Edge. From vendor master file clean-up to supplier on-boarding and business authentication, to regulatory compliance checks and auditing tools, Global Edge optimizes enterprise-wide supply chain efficiency, consistency and operational savings. Topics to include: Spend … Read More

The history of the Kerney Laday, Sr. Award

10/21/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will present David Biegler with the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award during its 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. The chair of Children’s Health System of Texas Board of Directors, Biegler’s association with Children’s Health began in 1987 when he was appointed to the board of … Read More

Tickets still available to Oct. 29 Luncheon

10/19/2015

It’s just 10 days until the DFW Hospital Council’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. We hope you can join us for this great opportunity to honor North Texas healthcare excellence. Dr. Merlyn Sayers of Carter BloodCare will receive this year’s Distinguished Health Service Award. The Young Healthcare Executive of the Year will be presented … Read More

Hospital sponsorships available to Oct. 29 luncheon

09/30/2015

If you would like to honor award recipient Dr. Merlyn Sayers with a congratulatory ad or just enjoy VIP seating, Hospital Sponsorships are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. We hope you can attend our “Fall Fandango.” This decades-old tradition will honor the Chairs of our … Read More

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