One down, many to go…Arlington approves smoking ban

05/10/2017

For almost a decade, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has advocated for smoking bans in North Texas. Last night, the City of Arlington approved a new smoking ban by a vote of 7-2, following the lead of such communities as Dallas, Southlake, Benbrook, Flower Mound, Little Elm, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Mesquite. “We continue our efforts in North Texas, as … Read More

DFWHC releases flyer in advance of Arlington smoke-free discussion

05/08/2017

In advance of tomorrow’s discussion by the City of Arlington’s council members on procedures involving a new smoking ban in public places, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and its Foundation released a public flyer last week detailing the dangers of smoking in the city. Working in coordination with the American Heart Association, DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love has been available … Read More

Southwest Transplant Alliance to host organ and tissue registration drive

04/26/2017

Long-time DFW Hospital Council Associate Member Southwest Transplant Alliance will host a donor registration drive to encourage people to register their decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors this Friday, April 28 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Victory Plaza next to the American Airlines Center and outside of the WFAA TV studios in Dallas. More than 10,000 Texans … Read More

Did you wear your jeans today?

04/26/2017

Did you wear your jeans today? For the past 18 years, Peace Over Violence has run its Denim Day campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The campaign was originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt the victim was wearing tight … Read More

DMN’s extensive feature on healthcare includes comment from DFWHC’s Love

04/25/2017

The Dallas Morning News ran an extensive feature on national healthcare over the weekend with none other than the DFW Hospital Council’s President/CEO W. Stephen Love providing commentary. Penned by Sabriya Rice, the story was titled “Health care reform like a house of cards, and the consequences are high.” “People’s lives are affected,” said Stacey Pogue, senior policy analyst with … Read More

DFWHC applauds Arlington’s new smoking ban

04/25/2017

For almost a decade, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has advocated for non-smoking businesses frequented by the public. The City of Arlington approved a new smoking ban two weeks ago, prompting the city to consider itself officially “smoke-free.” “We continue our efforts in North Texas, as last year Denton, Red Oak, Duncanville, DeSoto and Seagoville enacted smoke-free ordinances,” said W. … Read More

DFWHC’s Love discusses Growing Little Minds on 660 AM

09/16/2016

Brian Glenn (left) and W. Stephen Love. DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love was interviewed this morning on 660 AM Radio to discuss “Growing Little Minds.” A guest on Brian Glenn’s morning drive program DFW Business Today, Love detailed the history and future plans of the infant brain development campaign. “Growing Little Minds” kicked off this summer in … Read More

Univision details DFWHC’s “Growing Little Minds”

09/09/2016

Univision 23 KUVN-TV Dallas detailed yesterday’s press conference at Parkland Health & Hospital System announcing the DFW Hospital Council’s infant brain development campaign “Growing Little Minds.” You can view the segment here.

DFWHC’s Steve Love and Mayor Rawlings interviewed on FOX 4

09/08/2016

DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings were interviewed by FOX 4 News Anchor Lauren Przybyl this morning on Good Day for a story detailing the infant brain development campaign “Growing Little Minds.” The initiative kicked off this summer in North Texas in an effort to educate new parents on the importance of infant … Read More

Morning press conference kicks off DFWHC and City of Dallas initiative “Growing Little Minds”

09/08/2016

Hospitals of the DFW Hospital Council and the City of Dallas today launched an initiative inspired by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to encourage new parents to promote their child’s brain development. A press conference was held this morning at Parkland Health & Hospital System to announce “Growing Little Minds,” a free program that highlights simple steps that can be taken … Read More