March for Babies gearing up for April walks

01/22/2014

The March of Dimes Dallas and Fort Worth divisions are gearing up for their annual March for Babies on Saturday, April 12. In Dallas, the walk will take place at White Rock Lake’s Norbuck Park, while Fort Worth’s event will be held at Panther Island Pavilion. More than 30,000 North Texas residents, representing 450 companies and family teams are expected … Read More

Texas Health Resources’ CEO Doug Hawthorne to step down

01/14/2014

Texas Health Resources’ CEO Douglas D. Hawthorne will step down from his role by the end of this year, the health system announced today. “For 43 years, my family and I have been blessed to serve Texas Health Resources,” said Hawthorne in a letter to the board and other leaders of Texas Health. “This has been an amazing journey and … Read More

Love leads panel discussion at North Dallas Chamber event

01/14/2014

W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), moderated a panel during the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s annual health care conference, “Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Marketplaces & Where We Stand,” this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Dr. Dan McCoy, chief medical officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, opened … Read More

DFWHC announces 2014 Board of Trustees

01/07/2014

IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2014. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Past Chair Rick Merrill, President/CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System • Chair-Elect Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Trustee … Read More

DFWHC announces 2014 Board of Trustees

01/07/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2014. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Past Chair Rick Merrill, President/CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System • Chair-Elect Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Trustee Doug Hock, EVP, … Read More

Love’s 2014 predictions featured in D Healthcare Daily

01/03/2014

In the Jan. 3, 2014 edition of D Healthcare Daily, W. Stephen Love’s business forecast for 2014 was featured in the cover story “2014 Healthcare Predictions, Part Three.” The president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, Love mentioned the plight of uninsured Texas residents. “With over 1 million Texans caught in a coverage gap where they are not eligible for … Read More

Love to participate in North Dallas Chamber Health Care Conference Jan. 14

01/03/2014

The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Health Care Conference, “Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Marketplaces & Where We Stand,” from 7:30-10:00 a.m., Jan. 14 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Dr. Dan McCoy, chief medical officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, will open the conference. He will also join a panel … Read More

DFWHC schedules Annual Awards Luncheon for Oct. 21, 2014

12/20/2013

Please mark your calendar for the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 66th Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 21, 2014. The popular event will return to the Arlington Convention Center for the eighth straight year, with a reception at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon from 12:00-2:00 p.m. A salute to North Texas hospitals, the Annual Awards Luncheon takes place every … Read More

DFWHC’s Board Social set for Feb. 20

12/17/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has scheduled its 38th Annual Board Social for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 in the ballroom of the Las Colinas Country Club in Irving. The evening soiree begins with a 6:00 p.m. reception followed by dinner and presentations at 7:00 p.m. DFWHC’s Board Social is as an opportunity to honor 2013-2014 board members while also … Read More

DFWHC participates in campaign to promote flu vaccinations

12/11/2013

By December, many Texans may feel it’s too late for a flu vaccine. But the approaching winter months serve as the peak season for the flu in Texas. As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) from December 8–14, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) is partnering with Walgreens, Texas pharmacists and legislators to make a push towards educating North … Read More