Join the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in celebrating National Public Health Week to become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. The DFWHC Foundation is celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy policies, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing a strong public health system. During the […]
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Dallas team releases latest stats on infant sleep-related deaths
The Dallas County Child Death Review Team released the latest statistics from the years 2012-2016 on infant sleep-related deaths this month. The numbers revealed an unsafe sleep environment was the leading cause of death among children in Dallas County under the age of one and 78 percent of the deaths were among children who were […]
Third series of “Six Sigma” classes hosted by the Foundation
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation started its third series of Lean “Six Sigma” Yellow Belt presentations March 27-28 at its offices in Irving for more than 70 participants from hospitals across North Texas. More than 11 teams are expected to participate in the program involving problem-solving exercises to assist with patient safety. Sponsored by […]
DFWHC Foundation on the road to host data informatics classes
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation was “on the road” this week hosting a pair of Data Informatics classes sponsored by Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station. More than 20 attendees today participated in the educational events hosted by Dr. Kim Smith of the UT Health […]
Oliveros and Kinney to chair Community Health Collaborative
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation hosted a North Texas Community Health Collaborative Board Meeting on March 21 at its headquarters in Irving to discuss strategic priorities for 2018. The board selected Catherine Oliveros, vice president of community health improvement at Texas Health Resources, as chair and Ashleigh Kinney, director of family services and child […]
Tickets/Tables now available to April 25 Employee of the Year Luncheon
Tickets and tables of 10 are now available to the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. The reception begins at 11:00 a.m. in the atrium area in front of the main ballroom. The luncheon and awards are from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. […]
One week until “HACKED Hospital Data” – event expected to sellout
One week until the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render complimentary event “HACKED: The case of a hospital’s data held HOSTAGE” on Thursday, March 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Meadows Conference Center in Dallas. This event is expected to sell out, so please register soon. Mark Swearingen, Hall Render attorney […]
Just two weeks until DFWHC’s March 29 “HACKED Data” event
Just two weeks until the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render complimentary event “HACKED: The case of a hospital’s data held HOSTAGE” on Thursday, March 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Meadows Conference Center in Dallas. Mark Swearingen, a Hall Render attorney who oversaw the case of a recent U.S. hospital […]
Show your support – Sponsorships still available to April 25 Luncheon!
If you want to show your support of North Texas hospitals, then Executive Sponsorships to the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon are a great opportunity. This event, from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center, honors healthcare employees who work the trenches at our many metroplex […]
Foundation to participate in “Pathways to Work”
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions announced in January that it was awarding $100,000 to “Pathways to Work,” a partnership of employers, funders and training providers led by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to advance job quality strategies in the healthcare industry. The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation is expected to support “Pathways […]