DFWHC and East Texas A&M webinar “AI’s Impact on Healthcare” has been posted online

09/04/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and East Texas A&M University webinar “Promises, Pitfalls and Pressures: AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Public Health” originally broadcast on September 3 has been posted online. Speakers included Dr. Elizabeth Wachira, an Associate Professor and Director of the Public Health Program at East Texas A&M University; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Read More

DFWHC and East Texas A&M webinar “AI’s Impact on Healthcare” in one week!

08/27/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and East Texas A&M University webinar “Promises, Pitfalls and Pressures: AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Public Health” is in just one week on Wednesday, September 3 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Dr. Elizabeth Wachira, an Associate Professor and Director of the Public Health Program at East Texas A&M University; and … Read More

DFWHC and East Texas A&M webinar “AI’s Impact on Healthcare” set for Sept. 3!

08/20/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and East Texas A&M University will co-host the webinar “Promises, Pitfalls and Pressures: AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Public Health” on Wednesday, September 3 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Dr. Elizabeth Wachira, an Associate Professor and Director of the Public Health Program at East Texas A&M University; and Stephen Love, … Read More

“Family Fit Fest” set for April 26!

02/19/2025

Save the date! The annual “Family Fit Fest” is set for Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. Hosted by the Community Council of Greater Dallas, the Family Fit Fest is a free community expo where attendees can engage in educational and physical activities while learning about services from over 100 businesses and non-profit … Read More

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

More than 700 turn out for DFWHC’s 75th Annual Awards Luncheon

10/30/2023

More than 700 attendees turned out for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 75th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 27 at the Irving Convention Center. With the theme of “Inspired Dedication,” this year’s event was highlighted by the appearance of Jane Pauley, anchor of the award-winning CBS Sunday Morning, as keynote speaker. Her presentation was moderated by Cynthia Izaguirre, news … Read More

Sponsors announced for next week’s DFWHC 75th Annual Awards Luncheon

10/20/2023

The countdown has begun! The event is almost here! The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 75th Annual Awards Luncheon is just one week away next Friday, October 27 at the Irving Convention Center. The reception begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Tickets and tables are still available! With the theme of … Read More