North Texas hospital employees awarded during April 21 Luncheon

04/22/2026

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 160-plus nominees and 14 award recipients from health systems across the region. “We were thrilled by the turnout, and we hope … Read More

DFWHC Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon has sold out!

04/10/2026

It became official this morning. The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 28th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon has officially sold out! The event is set for next Tuesday, April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. Themed “Be Extraordinary!”, this year’s luncheon will honor 14 recipients from hospitals across North Texas. Judging was completed on March 24, with more than … Read More

DFWHC hosts annual holiday luncheon for staff members

12/18/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its annual holiday luncheon yesterday for staff members at its offices in Las Colinas. Employees enjoyed a fajita lunch catered by Mi Cocina, with iced tea and lemonade, and chocolate cake and fruit tarts for dessert. Yum! The executive staff, to include President/CEO Stephen Love and DFWHC Foundation President Jen Miff, also presented gift … Read More

DFWHC’s former President/CEO John Gavras has passed away

09/16/2025

It was with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of John Gavras, the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) former President/CEO. He was 84 years old. John joined DFWHC in 1976. At the time, the organization was known as the Dallas Hospital Council, an institution dating back to 1948. In 1978 at a press conference at the Fort Worth … Read More

North Texas hospital employees awarded during April 24 Luncheon

04/25/2025

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 27th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 24 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 150-plus nominees and 14 award recipients from health systems across the region. “We hope this day was an inspiring one for … Read More

After 35 years, long-time DFWHC employee retires

02/24/2025

After 35 years, DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) HR Director Jan Cavender has decided to call it a career. Today is officially her last day at the office. She announced her retirement two months ago, and has graciously worked with her replacement, Leah Whitworth, since then. Jan started her career at DFWHC in 1990, working with a small staff at the … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render webinar “Healthcare Immigration” has been posted online

08/23/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render webinar “Navigating the Minefields of Healthcare Immigration (Physicians and RNs)” originally broadcast on August 22 has been posted online. Speakers included Michael L. Kim, Attorney at Hall Render; and Chris Wilson, Communications Director at DFWHC. The educational discussion with a national expert from Hall Render detailed the steps involving physician and RN … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render webinar “Healthcare Immigration” is tomorrow – last chance to register!

08/21/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render webinar “Navigating the Minefields of Healthcare Immigration (Physicians and RNs)” is tomorrow on Thursday, August 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CT. Last chance to register! Speakers will include Michael L. Kim, Attorney at Hall Render; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. Join us for this educational discussion with a national … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render webinar “Healthcare Immigration” in one week!

08/15/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render will co-host the webinar “Navigating the Minefields of Healthcare Immigration (Physicians and RNs)” in one week on Thursday, August 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CT. Speakers will include Michael L. Kim, Attorney at Hall Render; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. Join us for this educational discussion with a national … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render to host “Healthcare Immigration” webinar on Aug. 22

08/05/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render will co-host the webinar “Navigating the Minefields of Healthcare Immigration (Physicians and RNs)” on Thursday, August 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CT. Speakers will include Michael L. Kim, Attorney at Hall Render; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. Join us for this educational discussion with a national expert from Hall … Read More