Sponsorships and tickets now available to Oct. 16 Annual Awards Luncheon

08/19/2026

Sponsorships and tickets are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. This year’s event is themed, “Exceeding Your Vision,” and will include the introduction of the chairs of the boards of trustees of all DFWHC-member hospitals to open the program. An attendance of 800-plus … Read More

DFWHC announces 2026 Young Healthcare and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee recipients

08/18/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2026 recipients of its Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year awards. Graham Torres, vice president, operations at Children’s Health, has been named this year’s Young Healthcare honoree while Rev. Ralph Emerson of JPS Health Network will be the Kerney Laday, Sr. awardee. The awards … Read More

DFWHC announces Amanda Beard as keynote speaker for the Annual Awards Luncheon

08/13/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Amanda Beard will serve as the keynote speaker during DFWHC’s 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. An American swimmer and a seven-time Olympic medalist, Beard was just 14 years-old the first time she made an Olympic appearance. She was often photographed clutching her … Read More

DFWHC’s Fall Interlocutor magazine is now available

11/17/2025

The fall edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click on the link or graphic below to read about passing of two long-time healthcare executives John Gavras and Stephen Mansfield. We also provide a recap of our 77th Annual Awards Luncheon and our participation in the 2025 Dallas Heart Walk. Hard copies will be mailed to … Read More

DFWHC hosts 77th Annual Awards Luncheon in Arlington

10/29/2025

More than 700 attendees turned out for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event served as an opportunity for North Texas hospitals to honor residents and executives who have dedicated their lives to improving healthcare in the community. The Honorable Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. … Read More

Sponsorship deadline next week for DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon!

10/02/2025

The sponsorship deadline is rapidly approaching for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon set for Friday, October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event will take place in the Honor Ballroom, with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. The sponsorships deadline … Read More

DFWHC hosts second Young Healthcare Executive Cohort event of 2025

09/10/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in coordination with Ryan Gebhart, president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway, hosted the second Young Healthcare Executive Cohort meeting of the year yesterday at Children’s Medical Center Plano. More than 15 DFW administrative residents and fellows turned out for the event. Gebhart, DFWHC board member and the 2024 … Read More

Sponsorships and tickets now available to DFWHC’s 77th Annual Awards Luncheon

08/25/2025

The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon is just two months away! The event is set for October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event will take place in the Honor Ballroom, with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. Sponsorships and tickets … Read More