The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Board of Trustees announced today it would observe one minute of silence on Friday, May 12, from 12:00 noon to 12:01 p.m. in honor of the victims of the shootings at Allen Premium Outlets mall. With this being the National Nurses and Hospital week, the DFWHC is asking its […]
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DFWHC and the hospitals of North Texas announce one minute of silence on Oct. 26
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today it would observe one minute of silence on Wednesday, October 26, from 12:00 noon to 12:01 p.m. in honor of the two employees, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pokuaa, 45, and Katie “Annette” Flowers, 63, killed at Methodist Dallas Medical Center on Saturday. The DFWHC is asking its member hospitals […]
DFWHC and THA release updated position statement on workplace violence to promote awareness
The Texas Hospital Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council have issued a revised position statement on health care workplace violence to inform communities across the state on this critical issue. Workplace violence is defined as an act or threat occurring in the workplace that can include any of the following: verbal, nonverbal, written or […]
Texas hospitals unite against workplace violence to promote awareness
The Texas Hospital Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council have issued a position on health care workplace violence to inform communities across the state that all Texas hospitals stand united on this critical issue. April is Workplace Violence Awareness Month, and, in alignment with the American Hospital Association, Texas hospitals will celebrate June 3 […]
Guests from Parkland, Texas Health discuss community work and domestic violence on “Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 17 of the third 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 community outreach of our North Texas hospitals and work in domestic violence intervention. Guests included: • Angela Morris, Senior Director, Community Relations at […]
Guests from Parkland and Cook Children’s highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 7 of the third 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 domestic violence issues in North Texas and innovative digital solutions in health care. Guests included: • Sheyla Camacho, Public Health Educator, Victim Intervention Program […]
Foundation’s “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence” webinar has been posted online
The DFW Hospital Council Foundation and Genesis Women’s Shelter educational webinar “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence: A Part of the Solution” originally broadcast on October 14 has been posted online. Speakers included Elizabeth Wheeler Test, senior director of strategy and operations at Genesis Shelter; Mary Ann Contreras, injury and violence prevention manager at JPS Health […]
Foundation and Genesis webinar “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence” is tomorrow!
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation and Genesis Women’s Shelter educational webinar “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence: A Part of the Solution” is tomorrow from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., CDT. Last chance to register! Speakers will include Elizabeth Wheeler Test, senior director of strategy and operations at Genesis Shelter; Mary Ann Contreras, injury and violence […]
Foundation and Genesis to host “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence” webinar on Oct. 14
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation and Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support will co-host the educational webinar “Healthcare and Intimate Partner Violence: A Part of the Solution” on Thursday, October 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Elizabeth Wheeler Test, senior director of strategy and operations at Genesis Shelter; Mary Ann Contreras, […]
Guests from Genesis, Texas Health and Medical City highlight “The Human Side of Healthcare”
Episode 47 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 domestic violence in the community and the increase of female physicians in Texas. Guests included: • Jan Langbein, President/CEO, Genesis Women’s Shelter; • Catherine Glenn, Injury Prevention […]