The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in association with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will co-host the live webinar “EMTALA – Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act” in one week on January 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, CT. Dr. Sean Michael, MD, MBA, FACEP, the regional chief medical officer […]
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Foundation and CMS to co-host “EMTALA” meeting on Jan. 16
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in association with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will co-host the live webinar “EMTALA – Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act” on January 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, CT. Dr. Sean Michael, MD, MBA, FACEP, the regional chief medical officer of CMS in […]
Guests from Medical City and Parkland discuss NTX mental health issues on “Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 37 of the third 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. On the 21st anniversary of 9-11, the discussion detailed mental health issues for both children and adults alike. Guests included: • Dr. Dante Burgos, Medical Director […]
Guests from Cook Children’s and Parkland highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 36 of the third 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 an innovative dog program for young patients and harmful chemicals in the home. Guests included: • Laura Sonefeld, Facility Dog Program Coordinator at […]
Guests from Texas Health, Parkland and Mesquite Fire Dept. highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 35 of the third 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 laser innovations in brain surgery and the workings of a successful EMS social program. Guests included: • Dr. Anita Bhansali, Neurosurgeon/Spine Surgeon at […]
Guests from Medical City and Parkland highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”
Episode 34 of the third 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 innovations in treating Spina Bifida, onsite trauma emergency assistance and a legislative update. Guests included: • Dr. Shyam Kishan, Orthopedic Surgeon at Medical […]
MedStar911 to participate in March 29 webinar “Lights and Sirens: What Science Has Revealed”
A panel of experts will take on the interesting topic “Lights and Sirens Use and Abuse: What Science Has Revealed” during a webinar on Tuesday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m., CST. The complimentary event is sponsored by ZOLL Data Systems and will offer one hour of CE credit. The panel will include Dr. Doug Kupas, […]
Foundation would like to spread the word on emergency department delays detailed in new video
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation attended the panel discussion webinar “Best Practices for Mitigating Ambulance ED Delays” in September of 2021 hosted by The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration. Guests included David R. Wright, director of Quality, Safety and Oversight Group Center for Clinical Standards and Quality at the Centers for Medicare & […]
DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love releases new statement on COVID-19
Statement on COVID-19 from Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love: “We understand that the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations is creating concern in our community. We certainly understand and appreciate Governor Abbott’s efforts on behalf of public safety to preserve hospital capacity and ensure treatment for Texans that are infected with COVID-19. In the spirit […]
DFWHC’s Love posts national blog detailing fear of calling 9-1-1
DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love posted a blog this week on the American Communities Project website titled “Americans’ Fear of Seeking Medical Care During Covid-19.” With the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S., Love’s blog details the frightening drop in 9-1-1 calls due to residents’ fear of contracting the virus. “Unexpectedly, many people suddenly […]