Hope for the best, plan for the worst

08/23/2013

Imagine this. You’ve finally done it. After devoting decades of your life to studying and training, you’re a practicing physician. You love what you do, you’re making a difference and you’re earning a good living. And then it happens. You’re suddenly unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury. This scenario is more plausible than you might think. … Read More

Sept. 24 event offers education on collection of sexual assault evidence

08/21/2013

As a result of Senate Bill 1191, starting Sept. 1 all Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. On Sept. 24, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. … Read More

New trustee award named in honor of Kerney Laday, Sr.

08/19/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the creation of a new trustee award to be presented for the first time at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 24 at Arlington Convention Center. The award will be named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. He was chair … Read More

Hospitals support Community Needs and Social Responsibility

08/14/2013

On Sept. 24, 2013, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor the educational event “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The bill allows sexual assault survivors access to care at any hospital with emergency rooms in Texas. The 85 member hospitals of DFWHC provide crucial healthcare services in North … Read More

Florence Shapiro to be honored at luncheon

08/14/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced it will present the 2013 Distinguished Health Service Award to Florence Shapiro for her career dedication to North Texas healthcare during the 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 24 at the Arlington Convention Center. Shapiro has served 30-plus years in public service including her long tenure as Texas State Senator from 1993 to 2013. … Read More

DFWHC schedules Sept. 9 webinar

08/09/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will be sponsoring a series of educational webinars to help Residents, Fellows, executives, CNOs and HR professionals. These free lectures will provide valuable information from local professionals who have demonstrated their dedication to Texas healthcare. The webinars will be hosted by InsMed Insurance Agency, Inc., an associate member of DFWHC and endorsed vendor of … Read More

Summer Interlocutor is now available

08/01/2013

The summer edition of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s magazine Interlocutor was released to membership this week. The issue highlights the recipients and the keynote speaker of the October 24 Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. The DFWHC event is celebrating its 65th year honoring friends of North Texas healthcare. Additional highlights include registration detail for the Aug. … Read More

DFWHC Membership Directory now available

07/23/2013

The 2013 version of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Membership Directory is now available. Complimentary hard copies will be distributed to hospital and associate members in August. The directory will be available as hard copy book or an electronic .pdf document which can be e-mailed to members. The popular reference guide serves as an informational address book for members … Read More

DFWHC educational webinar series set for the Fall

07/18/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), in coordination with InsMed, will host an “Educational Series” of webinars September 9, October 10 and November 11. The webinars begin at 4:00pm and participation is free. The topic for the September 9 event is “The importance of Disability Insurance in the career of a Physician.” The October 10 webinar will cover “What to … Read More

Spring Interlocutor is now available

05/09/2013

The spring edition of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) magazine Interlocutor was released to membership this week. The issue highlights the nominees and recipients of the April 18 Employee of the Year Luncheon at the Irving Convention Center. The event celebrated 17 years of success honoring North Texas hospital employees before more than 700 attendees. Additional highlights include the … Read More