Posts Tagged ‘opioid epidemic’

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. […]

“Health Literacy Conference” is tomorrow – last chance to register!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation is partnering with SaferCare Texas and Health Literacy Texas to host a comprehensive health literacy conference tomorrow, July 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UNT Health Science Center’s Medical Education and Training Building. Last chance to register! The event will focus on the “Healthy People 2030 […]

Just two days until “Opioid Discussion” – virtual event this Thursday!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Struggle is Real: Opioid Use Disorder” in just two days on Thursday, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, CT. Jan Birks, LCSW, LCDC, SAP and Keary Atkinson, MBA, RN, MSN, will serve as guest speakers. This […]

Foundation to co-host “Health Literacy” conference on July 20

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation is partnering with SaferCare Texas and Health Literacy Texas to host a comprehensive health literacy conference on Thursday, July 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UNT Health Science Center’s Medical Education and Training Building. The event will focus on the “Healthy People 2030 Health Literacy Objectives […]

DFWHC Foundation’s “Opioid Discussion” continues on July 13

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Struggle is Real: Opioid Use Disorder” on Thursday, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, CT. Jan Birks, LCSW, LCDC, SAP and Keary Atkinson, MBA, RN, MSN, will serve as guest speakers. This is a FREE virtual […]

Foundation to host continuation of “Opioid Discussion” on Feb. 23

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “The Opioid Crisis: The Three Phases and Beyond” on Thursday, February 23 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., CST. Denise French, QMHP, of the Helen Farabee Centers, will serve as guest speaker. During this event, attendees will learn about […]

Don’t miss the Foundation’s first event of the New Year with Jan. 4 “Opioid Discussion”

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “A New Year with an Opioid Crisis: What Now?” on Wednesday, January 4 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., CST. Denise French, QMHP, of the Helen Farabee Centers, will serve as guest speaker. During this event, attendees will learn […]

Open the New Year with DFWHC Foundation’s “Opioid Discussion” on Jan. 4!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “A New Year with an Opioid Crisis: What Now?” on Wednesday, January 4 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., CST. Denise French, QMHP, of the Helen Farabee Centers, will serve as guest speaker. During this event, attendees will learn […]

DFWHC Foundation’s virtual “Opioid Discussion” continues Jan. 4!

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “A New Year with an Opioid Crisis: What Now?” on Wednesday, January 4 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., CST. Denise French, QMHP, of the Helen Farabee Centers, will serve as guest speaker. During this event, attendees will learn […]