Holly Tucker to perform National Anthem at DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon

09/24/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Holly Tucker will perform the National Anthem to open its 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Holly, who has been called the Angel of Texas Country Music, is tenaciously proving that great things are worth the wait. After winning the hearts of millions … Read More

DFWHC’s Love participates in India Chamber Healthcare Conference

09/04/2026

We were passed along a great photo of DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love participating in the annual India Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Conference on August 27 at the UT Dallas campus in Richardson. Love moderated a keynote discussion with the president of Texas Health Resources Winjie Tang Miao. Miao will be taking the reins of Texas Health when … Read More

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