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

05/03/2021

Episode 18 of the second year 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 detailed an inspiring COVID-19 survival story, the possibility of herd immunity and childhood vaccinations. Guests included: • Dr. Satyam Nayak, Internal Medicine at Parkland Health & Hospital System and UT … Read More

DFWHC’s Love discusses North Texas healthcare collaboration in D CEO story

04/29/2021

“All the hospitals are realizing it’s not about competition. It’s about trying to improve the health of the community,” said Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in a D CEO story that dropped this week. Titled “COVID-19 Brought Unprecedented Health System Collaboration to DFW” and penned by Will Maddox, the story detailed the unique efforts of the … Read More

Vaccine Clinic available at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church on Friday

04/29/2021

The City of Fort Worth and MedStar will be hosting a one-day COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 30 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Up to 1,000 vaccines will be available to all eligible adults 18 years of age or older. The first and second dose of Moderna vaccines will be available. … Read More

Guests from Texas Health and Cook Children’s highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

04/27/2021

Episode 17 of the second year 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 detailed National Minority Health Month and mental health issues of children when dealing with COVID-19. Guests included: • Dr. Stella Lisk, Structural Heart Program Coordinator at Texas Health Harris Methodist … Read More

COVID-19 vaccine clinic available in Haltom City on Thursday

04/20/2021

A COVID-19 community vaccine clinic will be available in Haltom City this Thursday. Partnering with MedStar, the clinic will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 655. Up to 1,000 vaccines will be available to all eligible adults 18 years of age or older. Registration is preferred and you can reserve your vaccine at … Read More

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

04/19/2021

Episode 16 of the second year 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 detailed the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines and safety tips for the upcoming summer months. Guests included: • Dr. John Carlo, President/CEO, Prism Health North Texas; • Dr. Andrew Morris, … Read More

Vaccine clinic available at Fort Worth’s Mount Moriah Church on Friday

04/19/2021

The City of Fort Worth and MedStar will be hosting a one-day COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 23 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Moriah Church. Up to 1,000 vaccines will be available to all eligible adults 18 years of age or older. Registration is preferred and you can reserve your vaccine at https://usa.quickscreen.health/medstar-vaccination#/. Walk-ups are … Read More

Dallas’ in-home COVID vaccine program to start next week

04/15/2021

Dallas’ first in-home COVID-19 vaccine program for the city’s residents has been rescheduled to start next week following the delay due to federal fears of the new Johnson & Johnson shots. The project will be administered by members of Dallas Fire-Rescue and the Visiting Nurse Association of Dallas, utilizing the Moderna vaccines. Residents enrolled in the Meals on Wheels will … Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine information for 16 North Texas counties

04/09/2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all residents in North Texas no matter your age. For information in your county, please click the links below. • Collin County – https://www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/Pages/COVID19vaccines.aspx?thr • Dallas County – https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/vaccine-landing.php • Denton County – https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7c802a848ce04a0999f9831f2ddaaf2e • Ellis County – https://co.ellis.tx.us/1023/COVID-19-Vaccine • Erath County – https://co.erath.tx.us/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Erath-County-COVID19-Vaccination-Sign-Up-49 • Grayson County – https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/Covid.Vaccine • Hood County – … Read More