ACHE of NTX to host “Women’s Conference” on March 27!

03/19/2026

The ACHE of North Texas will host the in-person 2026 Women’s Conference “Journeys Not Ladders: Redefining Success” on Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., CDT at the Dallas Campus of Texas Woman’s University at 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue. It’s a loaded lineup of speakers to include: • Felixia Colón, FACHE, Sr. VP Market Development at SCP Health; … Read More

North Texas hospitals meet at DFWHC offices for intro with new HHS Deputy Director

02/20/2026

North Texas hospital representatives met at the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) offices yesterday for an introduction to Michael Boes, the new Deputy Director for the DFW region of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “We had an excellent meeting with Michael Boes,” said Stephen Love, president/CEO of DFWHC. “Many of our member hospitals participated in a very … Read More

DFWHC announces 2026 Board of Trustees

01/12/2026

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2026. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair, Juan Fresquez, President, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center • Chair-Elect, Will Turner, President, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie • Past Chair, Vanessa Walls, Chief Market Executive of the Northern Market, Children’s Health • … Read More

Forvis Mazars to host “Healthcare 2026” panel discussion on Jan. 20

11/24/2025

You don’t want to miss this panel of experts! Forvis Mazars and Healthcare Think Tank, LLC will be hosting the healthcare educational event “Sunrise 2026: What’s Next and How to Prepare” on Tuesday, January 20 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., CDT, at the Forvis Mazars offices in Dallas. The panel will include Dr. Fred Cerise, president/CEO of Parkland Health; Rick … Read More

DFWHC hosts behavioral health presentation at monthly board meeting

03/14/2025

It was a combination of business and education today during the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Board Meeting at its headquarters in Irving/Las Colinas. The agenda included the presentation, “DFW Metroplex Pediatric Psychiatric Resources” provided by representatives from Children’s Health, Cook Children’s and Scottish Rite for Children. “It was a great presentation today and our board members were so appreciative of … Read More

ACHE of NTX to host “sneak peek” of Methodist Celina on March 13

03/06/2025

The ACHE of North Texas will host a “Methodist Celina Medical Center Sneak Peek” on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the new hospital located on Farm-to-Market Road 428, at the corner of Dallas Parkway and FM 428 in Celina, Texas. Attendees will receive a welcome from Methodist Celina Medical Center President and fellow ACHENTX Member, Cody … Read More

DFWHC announces 2025 Board of Trustees

01/15/2025

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2025. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair, Vanessa Walls, Chief Market Executive of the Northern Market, Children’s Health • Chair-Elect, Juan Fresquez, President, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center • Trustee, Natalie Wilkins, VP Operations, Cook Children’s Health Care System • Trustee, Steve Edgar, … Read More

DFWHC announces 2024 Young Healthcare and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee recipients

08/19/2024

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2024 recipients of its Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year awards. Ryan Gebhart, senior vice president of Baylor Scott & White Health and president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial, has been named this year’s Young Healthcare honoree while Ron Carter … Read More

DFWHC hosts VIP Reception at Globe Life Field

06/05/2024

It was a night at the ballgame yesterday evening as the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted a VIP reception at Globe Life Field during the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers contest. The event was an opportunity for the DFWHC Board of Trustees to offer thanks to Hall Render and FORVIS Mazars for serving as Year-Round sponsors in 2024. Also attending … Read More

DFWHC’s Love serves as keynote at North Dallas Chamber Conference

05/29/2024

As they say, “The best laid plans.” Due to weather issues, Dr. Cheryl Pegus, the original keynote speaker of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Health Care Conference this morning at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, was unable to attend. With a few hours’ notice, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love and Fidelity Vice President Benjamin Isgur were … Read More