Posts Tagged ‘Community Health’

DFWHC celebrates the inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day

In recognition of the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made by health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is proud to commemorate Texas’ inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day. Through the passage of House Bill 2166 during the 2023 Texas legislative session, March 4 – the date of the first reported […]

Family Fit Fest 2024: Alignment with Health Disparities in North Texas

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD. RN, BC-NI, FHIMSS, FAAN; Sharla Myers, JD; Tina Holt, MBA Correspondence concerning this post should be addressed to Sharla Myers of The Community Council of Greater Dallas at smyers@ccadvance.org. The authors would like to acknowledge the review of this document provided by the staff of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) […]

“Active Shooter Response” panel discussion set for Feb. 9

The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS), in coordination with the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and the DFWHC Foundation, will host an “Active Shooter Response Presentation and Panel” on Friday, February 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. This in-person event will include coffee and breakfast. The discussion will […]

Don’t miss the in-person “Mental Health Recovery Workshop” on Jan. 28 in Dallas!

Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will host the first “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday, January 28 at 2801 Swiss Avenue […]

In-person “Mental Health Recovery Workshop” set for Jan. 28 in Dallas

Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will host the first “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday, January 28 at 2801 Swiss Avenue […]

Foundation’s Sepsis Strike Force hosted Second Annual Conference on Sept. 13

It was fun in the sun when the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Sepsis Strike Force hosted their Second Annual Conference on September 13 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. More than 95 attendees participated. Themed “Sun, Sand and Surf: How to Ride the Wave and Survive Sepsis,” the event provided 6.0 of CNE […]

Virtual “Mental Health Recovery Workshop” set for Sept. 24

Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will be hosting a new “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” on Sunday, September 24 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., […]

Mental Health First Aid availability is now extended through August 2024!

Did you know complimentary Mental Health First Aid Training Classes are still available in North Texas? The DFW Hospital Council Foundation has a renewed Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Grant that extends through August 31, 2024. This grant provides the opportunity for employees, community members, healthcare workers or church groups to receive complimentary […]

North Texas Overdose Awareness Day set for Aug. 31

The annual North Texas Overdose Awareness Day has been set for Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Denton County Courthouse on the square. The purpose of the event is to create community awareness on the opioid epidemic while providing resources for individuals and families struggling with addiction. Speakers […]

DFWHC Foundation’s “Opioid Discussion” continues August 15!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “Introduction to Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” on Tuesday, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, CT. Dr. Michael Weaver, DFASAM, Professor and Medical Director at the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction, will serve as guest speaker. […]