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

01/19/2021

Episode 3 of 2021 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on the medical issue known as the “Broken Heart Syndrome” and several myths associated with COVID-19 testing. Guests included: • Dr. Kami Banks, Cardiologist, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen; • Dr. … Read More

DFWHC announces 2021 Board of Trustees

01/15/2021

IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2021. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair David Berry, President – Strategic Capital Projects, Children’s Health • Chair-Elect Blake Kretz, President, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital • Past Chair John Phillips, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center • Trustee, Jessica … Read More

DFWHC Annual Awards Luncheon Tribute Video honors this year’s recipients

10/21/2020

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) posted today a tribute video honoring the 2020 recipients of its annual awards. DFWHC’s 72nd Annual Awards Luncheon was cancelled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s recipients included Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price with the Distinguished Health Service Award; Dustin Anthamatten, vice president of operations at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, named … Read More

Executive Sponsorships to DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon virtual event still available!

10/09/2020

Discounted sponsorships are still available for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Annual Awards Luncheon virtual video to debut October 21. A sponsorship will allow you a full-page ad in the tribute video plus a complimentary Associate Membership for 2021. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the in-person 72nd Annual Awards Luncheon due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But per the DFWHC … Read More

Mayor Betsy Price, Dustin Anthamatten and John W. Creecy named the 2020 recipients of DFWHC’s Annual Awards

10/05/2020

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2020 recipients of its annual awards with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Dustin Anthamatten, vice president of operations at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and John W. Creecy, board member at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical … Read More

Guests from Parkland, MADD and Children’s Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

09/09/2020

Episode 35 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on a new partnership between hospitals and first responders and alcohol awareness during the pandemic. Guests included: • Kurtis Young, Director of Social Work, Parkland Health & Hospital System; • Ron Sylvan, Regional Executive … Read More

CareFlite Emergency Care Update set for Sept. 14-15

08/20/2020

You don’t want to miss the annual CareFlite Emergency Care Update (ECU) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CDT on September 14-15. The virtual event will be broadcast live online and is ideal for first responders, EMTs, paramedics and nurses. You can obtain 12 CEUs for just $15, but they are only available to live attendees. The event will be … Read More

Guests from UTSW, Parkland and Texas Health highlight “Human Side of Health Care”

08/11/2020

Episode 31 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion included prenatal care during COVID-19 and a detailed look at epilepsy care and treatment. Guests included: • Dr. Trish Perl, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, UT Southwestern; • Marjorie Quint-Bouzid, Senior VP Women and Infants … Read More

Drive-through COVID-19 testing to begin for current Parkland patients only

03/16/2020

Parkland Health & Hospital System distributed a press release this morning stating that at mid-day today on Monday, March 16, the hospital would offer drive-through COVID-19 testing by appointment only for current Parkland patients who meet the medical criteria with a Parkland physician’s order. Parkland patients can contact the COVID-19 Patient Line at 214-590-8060. While Parkland anticipates expanding its capacity … Read More

Guests from Texas Health, Parkland and JPS highlight yesterday’s “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/09/2020

Episode ten of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast yesterday on KRLD 1080 AM. Guest stars included: • Sandy Potter, vice president and chief operating officer of behavioral health at Texas Health Resources; • Stephanie Campbell, burn program manager at Parkland Health & Hospital System; • Lara Burnside, senior vice president … Read More