Community rallies to boost Family Fit Fest to combat health inequity in North Texas

06/06/2024

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN During the Family Fit Fest on April 27 at Dallas Market Hall, every family member, from children to grandparents, was invited to discover how to get their mind and body right. Attendees learned how to be fit in all aspects of life: nutritionally, physically, mentally, financially, civically, spiritually, and more. Members … Read More

Family Fit Fest 2024: Alignment with Health Disparities in North Texas

02/21/2024

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD. RN, BC-NI, FHIMSS, FAAN; Sharla Myers, JD; Tina Holt, MBA Correspondence concerning this post should be addressed to Sharla Myers of The Community Council of Greater Dallas at smyers@ccadvance.org. The authors would like to acknowledge the review of this document provided by the staff of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation and Parkland Center for … Read More

Annual “Family Fit Fest” set for April 27

01/24/2024

Save the date! Hosted by the Community Council of Greater Dallas, the annual “Family Fit Fest” is set for Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. Formerly “Get Kidz Fit Fest,” the Family Fit Fest is a free community expo with fun at its core. Every family member, from children to grandparents, is invited … Read More

ACHE of NTX to host panel discussion “Wellbeing in Healthcare” on Sept. 12

08/29/2023

ACHE of North Texas will host the panel discussion “Wellbeing in Healthcare at the Individual, Team and System Levels: What you can do to improve self-care and support those around you,” on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hitt Auditorium at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Panelists will include: • Jessica George (Moderator) Trauma Psychologist, Psychosocial Director … Read More

U.S. India Chamber to host “Wellness & Workplace Conference” on Aug. 24

07/26/2023

The U.S. India Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Wellness & Workplace Conference” on August 24 at the Holiday Inn Richardson from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This year’s event is themed “Health is Wealth: Reimagining Healthcare in 2023 and Beyond.” Parkland Health President/CEO Dr. Fred Cerise will serve as keynote speaker, with Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson providing … Read More

Family Fit Fest set for April 29 at Dallas Market Hall

02/16/2023

A health and wellness exposition with fun at its core, the Family Fit Fest (formerly Get Kidz Fit Fest) is set for Saturday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. This year’s event has expanded to include every family member with a focus on being fit in all aspects of life. This family-friendly festival will … Read More

Guests from JPS and Cook Children’s discuss vaccines and mental health on “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/31/2022

Episode 43 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed hospital violence, vaccines and child psychiatry. Guests included: • Dr. Alan L. Podawiltz, Chair of Psychiatry at JPS Health Network; • Dr. Jason Terk, Pediatrician at Cook Children’s. … Read More

Guests from Medical City and Texas Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/18/2022

Episode 42 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed Halloween safety and treatment options for hip injuries. Guests included: • Mary Harrell, RN, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator at Medical City Dallas and Medical City Children’s Hospital; • … Read More

Guests from Medical City and Children’s Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/10/2022

Episode 41 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed Breast Cancer Awareness Month and symptoms of autism. Guests included: • Janet St. James, Assistant Vice President, PR and Media Communications at Medical City Healthcare; • Dr. Kimberly … Read More

Guests from Parkland Health and Medical City highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/04/2022

Episode 40 of the third year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed Breast Cancer Awareness Month and back-to-school mental health. Guests included: • Christina Mintner, Senior Vice President of Population Health and Homes at Parkland Health; • Dr. Dante Burgos, … Read More