Foundation to host two-part webinar “Reducing Readmissions” on March 2, April 18 – CE credits available!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the two-part webinar “REDUCING 30-DAY Readmissions by Improving Care Transitions” on Thursday, March 2 and Tuesday, April 18. The event will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m., CT on both days. Jackie Conrad, MBA, BS, RN, an improvement advisor at Cynosure Health, will serve as speaker. Objectives will […]

Becky Tucker of Texas Health and Dr. Hudak of UTSW highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 8 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed North Texas innovations in prostate cancer treatment and a personal story on working within the healthcare industry. Guests included: • Dr. Steven Hudak, […]

Christine Cashen to serve as keynote speaker at 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 19

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation has announced Christine Cashen, the energetic and lively motivational speaker, will serve as the keynote speaker during its 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on Wednesday, April 19, at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s event, themed “Celebration of Service!”, will honor hospitals employees from across North Texas […]

Deadline to submit nominees for 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon is just one week away!

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 25th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon is set to return on Wednesday, April 19, at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s event, themed “Celebration of Service!”, will honor hospitals employees from across North Texas with 16 recipients to be announced. […]

Foundation’s Performance Improvement team to host “Fall in Love with PI” on Feb. 28

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Performance Improvement team will host the complimentary educational event “Fall in Love with PI” on Tuesday, February 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Hitt Auditorium at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Target audience for the event includes all improvement leaders across North Texas who wish to connect, network […]

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

Episode 7 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed North Texas innovations in breast cancer surgery and treatments for heart disease. Guests included: • Dr. Amelia Tower, Medical Director of the Breast […]

Foundation to host continuation of “Opioid Discussion” on Feb. 23

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Opioid Crisis: The Three Phases and Beyond” on Thursday, February 23 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., CST. Denise French, QMHP, of the Helen Farabee Centers, will serve as guest speaker. During this event, attendees will learn about […]

Guests from Methodist, Baylor Scott & White and Cook Children’s highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 6 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed maternal mortality, living donors and employment within the health care industry. Guests included: • Dr. Theresa Patton, OB-GYN at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; […]

Guests from Baylor Scott & White, CareNow and Medical City highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 5 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed pain management, flu prevention and skin care. Guests included: • Dr. John Marcucci, Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center […]

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

Episode 4 of the fourth year of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion detailed robotics in healthcare and future career paths in the medical profession. Guests included: • Dr. Ranjit Nair, Internal Medicine at Medical City Fort […]