DFWHC’s Love discusses “maternal deaths” in D CEO Healthcare post

03/24/2022

A blog detailing “How the Texas Legislature Can Help Prevent Maternal Deaths” by DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love was posted today by D CEO Healthcare. “The report cited racial disparities as the maternal mortality rate for Black women was three times higher than White women,” said Love in his blog. “The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate among … Read More

Guests from Medical City and Children’s Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/21/2022

Episode 12 of the third 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 innovative program for nursing education and crucial treatment for childhood heart defects. Guests included: • Rose Johnson, Administrative Director of Academic Partnerships and Nurse Leader Development at Medical … Read More

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

03/15/2022

Episode 11 of the third 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 surprising STD statistics in Texas and treatment options for prostate cancer. Guests included: • Dr. Helen King, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern; … Read More

DFWHC’s Love posts national blog detailing maternal mortality in Texas

03/09/2022

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love posted a blog this week on the American Communities Project website titled “Confronting the Rise of Maternal Mortality.” With the number of pregnancy-related deaths increasing since 2020, Love’s blog details the dramatic racial disparities in Texas related to Black women. “Black women in Texas are ‘disproportionately’ impacted as they account for 11% of live … Read More

Guests from Texas Health, Parkland discuss Spring Break safety and maternal mortality on “Human Side of Health Care”

03/07/2022

Episode 10 of the third 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 peer pressure safety tips over Spring Break and the alarmingly high maternal mortality rate in Texas. Guests included: • Cindy Burnette, RN, SANE Program Director at Texas Health Resources; … Read More

Guests from Medical City and Children’s Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/02/2022

Episode 9 of the third 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 historic “Donation After Cardiac Death Transplant” and the importance of stem cell donations in North Texas. Guests included: • Dr. Brian Lima, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and … Read More

DFWHC and Tap Report webinar “Digitizing Fire Protection Inspections” has been posted online

02/25/2022

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Tap Report webinar “Digitizing Fire Protection Inspections” originally broadcast on February 24 has now been posted online. To protect facilities against fire-related disasters, extensive protections are necessary. Routine inspections to ensure your fire protection equipment is operational is not only fundamental – it’s also legislated. Through three types of fire protection inspections, the event’s … Read More

North Dallas Chamber reschedules Annual Health Care Conference

02/24/2022

The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Health Care Conference postponed in January due to public safety concerns has been rescheduled for Friday, March 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Westin Galleria in Dallas. DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love will moderate the panel discussion “Crystal Ball: Divining the Future of Health Care,” with Charles Smith of Charles … Read More

DFWHC and Tap Report webinar “Digitizing Fire Protection Inspections” is just two days away!

02/22/2022

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Tap Report complimentary webinar “Digitizing Fire Protection Inspections” is just two days away this Thursday, February 24 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CST. Last chance to register! To protect facilities against fire-related disasters, extensive protections are necessary. The larger the facility, the more safeguards needed. Routine inspections to ensure your fire protection equipment is operational is … Read More

Tanning dangers and dental health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

02/21/2022

Episode 8 of the third 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 skin care safety and the dental needs of low-income children. Guests included: • Dr. Shadi Damanpour, Board-Certified Dermatologist at North Dallas Dermatology Associates; • Dr. Tonya Fuqua, Partner at … Read More