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

DFWHC’s Summer Interlocutor is now available

08/31/2015

DFWHC’s Summer Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below for detail on the opening of the New Parkland, the success of the 8th Annual Patient Safety Summit and this year’s Distinguished Health Service Award recipient. Hard copies will be mailed to membership this week.

Bring your business cards!

08/27/2015

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. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Don’t miss our Sept. 2 complimentary event on patient handling

08/27/2015

Patient handling is more difficult than you think. You are invited to the DFW Hospital Council’s special educational meeting on 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. … Read More

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