Careflite hosts annual Great First Responders ceremony

05/31/2018

Making precious minutes count to save lives is exactly what great first responders do. CareFlite’s annual salute to these heroes, the Great First Responders Award Ceremony, was held May 21 at the Arlington Convention Center. The luncheon honors local emergency medical technicians, paramedics, fire fighters and peace officers who answered the call over the past year to save lives. In … Read More

Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit set for Aug. 13-14

05/14/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit is scheduled for August 13-14 at the Arlington Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Home Run for Safety,” with Sorrel King, the creator of the Josie King Foundation, and Dave Dravecky, the former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, serving as keynote speakers. Sessions on August 13 are from … Read More

Local physicians to start Supportive/Palliative Care interest group

04/27/2018

A team of local physicians including Dr. Robert Fine of Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Mary Paulk of UT Southwestern and Dr. Winnie Wang of UT Southwestern are planning to kick off a city-wide Supportive/Palliative Care interest group. The goal is to bring Palliative Medicine providers together from across the metroplex to meet four times a year. “We would love … Read More

North Texas hospital employees awarded at April 25 Luncheon

04/26/2018

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 135 nominees and 16 announced winners from a pool of 56 area hospitals. “What a great day it was. We appreciate … Read More

Sponsors announced for April 25 Employee of the Year Luncheon

04/20/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation is proud to announce the official sponsors of its 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. Deadline to purchase tickets and tables is today at 5:00 p.m. They can be found here. Hall Render, CampbellWilson, LLP and GroupOne Background Screening have come aboard as the top … Read More

Carson’s Village – helping families through sudden loss

04/19/2018

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council I had lunch this week with Jennifer K. Bartkowski, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of North Texas. While she does outstanding work in the Girl Scouts, she also serves on the board of trustees for Carson’s Village. I was so impressed with this group, I have been spreading … Read More

Methodist Mansfield’s Price named Rex McRae recipient

04/18/2018

Brandii Price, a nurse extern at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and a student at Mountain View College, was named this week as the 2018 recipient of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Rex McRae Scholarship. The annual award honors a student pursuing a healthcare career in nursing or allied health professions in North Texas. Price was chosen from a list … Read More

Just 20 days until Employee of the Year Luncheon – tables/tickets still available!

04/06/2018

Just 20 days and counting down until the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. Tickets and tables of 10 are still available. During the event, 15 recipients will be honored from a pool of more than 130 nominees. This year’s theme is “Caregivers Matter: A Survivor’s Story,” … Read More

Tickets/Tables now available to April 25 Employee of the Year Luncheon

03/26/2018

Tickets and tables of 10 are now available to the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. The reception begins at 11:00 a.m. in the atrium area in front of the main ballroom. The luncheon and awards are from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Last year, 15 recipients were … Read More

Show your support – Sponsorships still available to April 25 Luncheon!

03/14/2018

If you want to show your support of North Texas hospitals, then Executive Sponsorships to the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon are a great opportunity. This event, from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center, honors healthcare employees who work the trenches at our many metroplex hospitals – the nurses, volunteers, … Read More