Posts Tagged ‘children’s health system of texas’

Department of Labor Grant has trained 2,000 apprentices

During National Apprenticeship Week from November 15-20, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced after two years of the Dallas College Department of Labor Apprenticeship Grant, training had been provided for approximately 2,000 apprentices in 21 occupations. The occasion marked the halfway point of the four-year grant, with the DFWHC Foundation working with nine North […]

Halloween edition of “Human Side of Health Care” with guests from Children’s Health, Parkland and Texas Health

Episode 42 of the second 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 “spooky” discussion detailed an innovative new healthcare App, Halloween risks and poisonous North Texas spiders. Yikes! Guests included: • Ken Dakin, Physician Assistant at Children’s Health; […]

“North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” is now live – check out our healthcare heroes!

Thank you, healthcare heroes! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced today its “North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” campaign is now available. The official booklet and video were posted online today. “We would like to thank the hospitals for honoring so many of our healthcare heroes,” said Sally Williams, Workforce Center Director at the DFWHC Foundation. […]

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

Episode 38 of the second 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 new treatments for sports-related concussions and research on proper methods for weight loss. Guests included: • Dr. Scott Burkhart, Neuropsychologist at Children’s Health Andrews […]

“North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” postponed to early September

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced this week it was postponing its “North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” campaign to the second week of September. The official booklet and video were originally scheduled to drop September 1. “We are thrilled by the number of submissions,” said Sally Williams, Workforce Center Director at the DFWHC Foundation. “We […]

Guests from Children’s Health, UTSW and Methodist highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 20 of the second 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 advancements in childhood transplants and heart disease. Guests included: • Dr. David Sutcliffe, Pediatric Cardiologist at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern; • Dr. […]

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

Episode 11 of the second 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 focused on the concerning rise of childhood hypertension and the dangers of the viral infection shingles. Guests included: • Dr. Alan Sing, Pediatric Cardiologist, Children’s […]

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

Episode 7 of the second year of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM (https://www.radio.com/krld). The discussion focused on a community needs healthcare report and COVID-19 vaccine tips for kids. Guests included: • Jessica Hernandez, Senior Vice President Community Integrated Health, […]