DFWHC on hand for opening of St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy

09/28/2018

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love was one of the presenters on Tuesday during the grand opening of the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas. The establishment is noted for being the first free pharmacy open to the public in Texas. Additional presenters included Michael Pazzaglini, executive director of the pharmacy, and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. “We … Read More

Dallas Street Choir to perform National Anthem at DFWHC’s Oct. 17 Luncheon

09/28/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has hired the Dallas Street Choir to perform the National Anthem during its 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 17 at the Arlington Convention Center. The Dallas Street Choir was established in 2014 with a mission is to provide a musical outlet for those experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage. To date, more than 1,000 individuals … Read More

Agency Creative to produce film on history of DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon

09/27/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has recruited Agency Creative, the Dallas marketing and advertising agency, to produce a film on the history of its Annual Awards Luncheon. The film will debut during DFWHC’s 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 17 at the Arlington Convention Center. Interviews with DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love and former President/CEO John Gavras were filmed at … Read More

Wello – Our health and our bodies are connected to indoor moisture

09/25/2018

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by our Associate Members. The following was provided by Wello, Inc. Our health and our bodies are directly connected to indoor moisture. Viable or infectious viruses are far more potent in low humidity than higher humidity. To compound this, while our immune system depends on well-hydrated tissues inside, our respiratory system depends on … Read More

Local young healthcare executives participate in DFWHC classes

09/21/2018

The future of North Texas healthcare is at the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) offices today for a series of classes detailing hospital government relations and Lean 6 Sigma training. The gathering is a part of DFWHC’s Young Healthcare Executive Cohort, or YHEC for short. The group was started this year by W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFWHC, and Fraser … Read More

ACHE Annual Women’s Breakfast set for Oct. 2

09/21/2018

The ACHE of North Texas will host its “Annual Women’s Breakfast” on Tuesday, October 2 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at the La Cima Club in Las Colinas. A panel will be on hand to include Dr. Teresa Chan-Leveno, an associate professor at UT Southwestern; Patricia M. Currie, president of hospital operations at Baylor Scott & White Health; Mellissa … Read More

Healthcare Solutions by SWC – The Positive Patient Experience

09/20/2018

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by our Associate Members. The following was provided by Healthcare Solutions by SWC. By Amanda Ward Healthcare organizations these days all seem to be focused on creating the most extraordinary patient experience. It has become a competitive differentiator of sorts with new hospital construction touting the likes of high-tech concierge check-ins, upscale dining … Read More

EHN to host Parkland’s Dr. Steve Miff for Sept. 26 meeting

09/19/2018

The Executive Healthcare Network (EHN) of DFW will host the morning session “Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation – The State of the Union” on Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the BravoTech Offices in Dallas. Dr. Steve Miff, president/CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI), will serve as keynote speaker. EHN is a free networking … Read More

DFW Alliance to host “Quality Outcomes” educational lunch on Oct. 9

09/19/2018

The DFW Alliance for Healthcare Excellence will be hosting the educational event “How to Improve Quality Outcomes and Thrive in Value Based Care” on October 9 at the Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Michael Massey, a chief medical officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, will serve as the keynote speaker. Dr. … Read More

DFWHC and DFW HIMSS to co-host “Opioid Crisis” webinar on Oct. 10

09/18/2018

With communities and lawmakers alike responding to increased public pressure to find solutions to a deadly opioid crisis affecting every state in the U.S., the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has partnered with the DFW Chapter of The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to co-host the October 10 webinar “Antidote to the Opioid Crisis is Rooted in Data.” The … Read More