Navigation PRESS RELEASES Home Media Press Releases NORTH TEXAS COUNTY JUDGES NAMED THE 2021 RECIPIENTS OF DFWHC’S ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD September 16, 2021 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2021 recipients of its annual awards with 17 North Texas county judges to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Christopher McLarty, associate vice president and chief nursing officer, ambulatory services at UT Southwestern Medical Center, named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and three board members at Baylor … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 5 MINUTES OF SILENCE ON SEPT. 3 September 1, 2021 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today it would observe 5 minutes of silence on September 3, 2021, from 12:00 noon to 12:05 p.m. in honor of the 18-month anniversary of the first diagnosed case of COVID-19 in Texas. The gesture will be an opportunity for residents to reflect on the loss of life and the … Read More JEN MIFF NAMED TO MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR 2021 July 28, 2021 IRVING, TX – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Jen Miff, President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in Irving, Texas, to the Board of Examiners for the 2021 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence. Appointed by … Read More DFWHC FOUNDATION’S 2021 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON TO SHIFT FOCUS TO HONOR “COVID-19 HEROES” June 30, 2021 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced today it would postpone the 2021 Employee of the Year Luncheon to next year and replace the event with its virtual “North Texas COVID-19 Heroes” campaign. Last year, the DFWHC Foundation asked hospitals to submit individuals and teams at all levels of their organization who displayed uncommon dedication during the … Read More STATEMENT ON RESCINDING MEDICAID 1115 WAIVER BY DFWHC PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN LOVE – APRIL 19, 2021 April 20, 2021 IRVING, TX – “On Friday, April 16, 2021, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) rescinding the 10-year waiver renewal that was approved in December 2020. Thus, our current Medicaid 1115 Waiver will be in effect until September 30, 2022 with the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment … Read More NORTH TEXAS HEALTHCARE COVERAGE COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHES TO ADDRESS GROWING NUMBER OF UNINSURED RESIDENTS March 19, 2021 New program will provide short-term assistance for health insurance coverage (DALLAS) –United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD), the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and the Dallas County Enroll North Texas ACA Coalition announced the launch of the North Texas Healthcare Coverage Collaborative (NTHCC), an innovative collaboration formed to address the growing number of uninsured North Texans, as a result of COVD-19, … Read More STATEMENT ON REMOVAL OF MASK MANDATE BY DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN LOVE – MARCH 2, 2021 March 3, 2021 IRVING, TX – “Governor Greg Abbott’s decision today to remove the mask mandate in Texas is very unfortunate. This could increase community spread of COVID-19 and potentially cause mutations called variants. Worn properly, face masks can block respiratory droplets of COVID-19 produced when an infected person coughs. Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic people … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 15, 2021 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2021. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair David Berry, President – Strategic Capital Projects, Children’s Health • Chair-Elect Blake Kretz, President, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital • Past Chair John Phillips, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center • Trustee, Jessica … Read More DFWHC’S “THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE” TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2021 ON KRLD 1080 AM December 9, 2020 IRVING, TX – The spirit of the radio is alive and well at the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) as it was announced today its weekly program “The Human Side of Health Care” will continue in 2021 on NewsRadio KRLD 1080 AM. The DFWHC Board of Trustees approved the continuation of the radio broadcast during its November meeting. The weekly program, … Read More MAYOR BETSY PRICE, DUSTIN ANTHAMATTEN AND JOHN W. CREECY NAMED THE 2020 RECIPIENTS OF DFWHC’S ANNUAL AWARDS October 5, 2020 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2020 recipients of its annual awards with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award; Dustin Anthamatten, vice president of operations at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and John W. Creecy, board member at Baylor Scott & White … Read More DFWHC FOUNDATION AWARDED SECOND PHASE OF FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM October 1, 2020 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced today it was awarded the second phase of funding for its Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). With seven North Texas counties without psychiatric care beds and the number of behavioral care providers throughout the region ranking below national and state … Read More NORTH TEXAS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES HONORED IN VIRTUAL VIDEO September 21, 2020 A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 24th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon virtual video was posted September 21 announcing this year’s recipients. More than 130 nominees were acknowledged, with recipients announced from a pool of 55 area hospitals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person Luncheon was cancelled in June. … Read More STATEMENT ON COVID-19 FROM DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN LOVE – JULY 3, 2020 July 3, 2020 IRVING, TX – “As I stated earlier this week, we currently have adequate hospital capacity and ventilators for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. However, we are very concerned about the capacity 2-3 weeks from now, especially with activities surrounding the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Based on multiple predictive models, we are worried about increased positive testing, hospitalizations and spikes … Read More STATEMENT ON COVID-19 FROM DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN LOVE – JUNE 29, 2020 June 29, 2020 IRVING, TX – “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 of supporting our Governor in his ongoing efforts, we wanted to share some … Read More STATEMENT ON COVID-19 FROM DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN LOVE – JUNE 24, 2020 June 24, 2020 IRVING, TX – “We want the people of North Texas to please not panic regarding the COVID-19 virus. The virus has created increased hospitalizations over the past two weeks, but we have capacity in North Texas in our hospitals. The 19-county area (to include Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties) covered by ‘Trauma Service E’ has a little over a … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF 72ND ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON ON OCT. 14 June 23, 2020 IRVING, TX – It is with great regret the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the cancellation of its in-person 72nd Annual Awards Luncheon originally scheduled for October 14 at the Irving Convention Center. While the Luncheon has been cancelled, virtual recognition of the recipients of the Distinguished Health Service Award, Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award and the … Read More EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON CANCELLED, VIRTUAL RECOGNITION PLANNED IN PLACE OF LIVE EVENT June 22, 2020 IRVING, TX – As the North Texas healthcare community continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation, it was announced today the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC) Employee of the Year Luncheon scheduled for September 16 will be cancelled. In place of the Luncheon, nominees and winners will be celebrated during a virtual presentation to be released September 21. Nominations will remain … Read More DFWHC TO HOST WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM “THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE” January 6, 2020 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has decided to go “Radio Ga Ga” in 2020 when it will begin hosting the weekly radio program “The Human Side of Healthcare” this January on KRLD 1080 AM. The DFWHC Board of Trustees approved the radio broadcast during its October meeting. The program, airing Sunday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 p.m. CDT, is … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 3, 2020 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2020. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair John Phillips, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center • Chair-Elect David Berry, President System Clinical and Scientific Operations, Children’s Health • Past Chair Scott Peek, Senior VP Joint Ventures, Baylor Scott & White … Read More JENNIFER MIFF NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF DFWHC FOUNDATION September 25, 2019 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Jennifer Miff has been named the new President of the DFWHC Foundation. Miff will replace Kristin Tesmer, the long-time former president of the DFWHC Foundation who stepped down in September. Miff has extensive experience leading data analytics to drive growth and organizational improvement. She has led research projects … Read More KYLE ARMSTRONG AND BOB FERGUSON NAMED DFWHC AWARD RECIPIENTS August 16, 2019 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Kyle Armstrong, FACHE, president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney, will be the 2019 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and John R. (Bob) Ferguson III, former chair of the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees, will be the 2019 Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the … Read More ANDY STERN TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD July 29, 2019 IRVING, TX – Andy Stern, the managing director of Club Oaks Consulting, board member of AMN Healthcare and co-chair of Medical City Healthcare, was announced today as the 2019 recipient of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Distinguished Health Service Award. He will be recognized during DFWHC’s 71st Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 8 at Irving Convention Center. Stern’s … Read More SUBSTANCE MISUSE RESEARCH COVERS 16 NORTH TEXAS COUNTIES May 1, 2019 IRVING, TX – Eleven North Texas counties have deaths attributed to drugs and alcohol higher than state averages, while seven counties have death totals higher than national averages, according to a Substance Abuse/Misuse Community Needs Assessment Report of North Texas released this week. The 214-page document by the North Texas Community Health Collaborative was a first-of-its-kind study rendering regional diagnoses … Read More NORTH TEXAS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 25 LUNCHEON April 29, 2019 HURST, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 23rd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 130 nominees and 14 announced winners from a pool of 55 area hospitals. “We hope this is a … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 7, 2019 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2019. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Charles Gressle, CEO, Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco • Chair-Elect John Phillips, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center • Past Chair Scott Peek, COO, Baylor University Medical Center • Trustee, David … Read More DFWHC FOUNDATION RECEIVES FUNDING TO ROLL OUT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID October 19, 2018 Proposed grant to provide training in 12 North Texas counties IRVING, TX – With seven North Texas counties having no psychiatric care beds and the number of behavioral care providers throughout the region below national and state levels, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced today it was chosen to receive a Community Mental Health Grant from the Texas … Read More DFWHC TO SPONSOR SEPT. 9 BROADCAST DETAILING DEPRESSION AWARENESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION August 24, 2018 IRVING, TX – Mark your calendars and set your radio dials for the September 9 two-hour broadcast “I’m Listening,” a program to inspire community awareness on depression while highlighting the start of National Suicide Prevention Week. The event is sponsored locally by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) in a continuation of its 2018 mental health and substance misuse efforts … Read More JYRIC SIMS AND JIM L. TURNER NAMED DFWHC AWARD RECIPIENTS August 16, 2018 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Jyric Sims, chief executive officer at Medical City Fort Worth, will be the 2018 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year; and Jim L. Turner, former chair of the Baylor Scott & White Health Board of Trustees, will be the 2018 Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year. The awards … Read More CHARLIE POWELL TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD July 26, 2018 IRVING, TX – Charlie Powell, the president/CEO of Ciera Bank and chairman of the board of JPS Health Network and Tarrant County Hospital District, was announced today as the 2018 recipient of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Distinguished Health Service Award. He will be recognized during DFWHC’s 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 17 at Arlington Convention Center. … Read More ALAN SIMPSON TO SERVE AS SPEAKER AT DFWHC’S ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON July 6, 2018 IRVING, TX – Alan Simpson, the spirited American politician who served as U.S. Senator of Wyoming from 1979-1997, will serve as the keynote speaker at the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 17 in the main ballroom of the Arlington Convention Center. As speaker, Simpson will discuss his 30-plus years in politics and his work … Read More NORTH TEXAS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 25 LUNCHEON April 27, 2018 HURST, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 135 nominees and 16 announced winners from a pool of 56 area hospitals. “What a great day it … Read More METHODIST MANSFIELD’S PRICE NAMED REX MCRAE RECIPIENT April 18, 2018 Scholarship to be presented during 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 IRVING, TX – Brandii Price, a nurse extern at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and a student at Mountain View College, was named this week as the 2018 recipient of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Rex McRae Scholarship. The annual award honors a student pursuing … Read More DFWHC TEAMS WITH PARA FOR HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS April 13, 2018 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and PARA HealthCare Analytics are pleased to announce a strategic partnership effective immediately. The teaming is expected to benefit North Texas hospitals by enhancing the value DFWHC offers its members through the wide range of revenue cycle management solutions provided by PARA HealthCare. The partnership continues a long-standing DFWHC trend to … Read More BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REPORT COVERS 16 NORTH TEXAS COUNTIES February 22, 2018 In a report released this week, almost all counties have behavioral health provider capacity below national and state averages IRVING, TX – Seven North Texas counties have no psychiatric care beds and the number of behavioral care providers throughout the region are below national and state levels, according to a Behavioral Health Community Needs Assessment Report released this week. The … Read More FOUNDATION’S 22ND ANNUAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON SET FOR APRIL 25 February 2, 2018 IRVING, TX – A celebration of dedicated North Texas hospital employees, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon is set for April 25 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas. The 2018 winners will be announced at the event from a pool of more than 130 nominees. The theme of this year’s … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 5, 2018 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2018. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Scott Peek, COO, Baylor University Medical Center • Chair-Elect Charles Gressle, CEO, Medical City Plano • Trustee David Berry, President, Children’s Health System • Trustee, Jeffrey Cellucci, District COO, Kindred Hospitals • … Read More DFWHC FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN DALLAS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORT November 15, 2017 IRVING, TX – Did you know the presence of a gun during a domestic violence incident increases the risk of homicide by 500 percent? Or domestic violence is 11 times more likely to occur on days of heavy alcohol or drug use? You can learn these and hundreds of additional facts in the Dallas County Adult Intimate Partner Violence Case … Read More DFWHC ANNUAL LUNCHEON ATTRACTS 700-PLUS ATTENDEES November 1, 2017 ARLINGTON, TX – With an audience of 700-plus in attendance, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its 69th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 31 at the Arlington Convention Center. Themed “The Difference Makers,” the event was highlighted by a keynote address from Ann Curry, former co-anchor of NBC’s Today show. Honorees included Larry James of CitySquare with the Distinguished Health … Read More FRASER HAY AND ANNE T. BASS NAMED DFWHC AWARD RECIPIENTS August 17, 2017 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Fraser Hay and Anne T. Bass would be award recipients during its Annual Awards Luncheon in October. Hay, vice president, professional and support services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, has been named the 2017 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year while Bass, former chair of the Texas Health … Read More DANIEL, PORSA AND VILLARREAL JOIN DFWHC BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 14, 2017 IRVING, TX – Will Daniel, MD, Esmaeil Porsa, MD and Xavier Villarreal have joined the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Board of Trustees effectively immediately. Dr. Daniel is the vice president and chief quality officer at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Porsa is the executive vice president and chief strategy and integration officer at Parkland Health & Hospital System and … Read More DFWHC TEAMS WITH VESTAGEN TO PROMOTE GROUND-BREAKING SCRUBS AND LAB COATS August 7, 2017 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Vestagen Protective Technologies, Inc. today announced a partnership to promote the company’s VESTEX® Active Barrier (1) healthcare apparel. The VESTEX fabric combines fluid repellency and antimicrobial technologies into comfortable healthcare worker scrubs and lab coats. The teaming is expected to benefit North Texas hospitals by introducing them to new groundbreaking … Read More LARRY JAMES TO RECEIVE DFWHC’S DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD August 1, 2017 IRVING, TX – Larry James, the chief executive officer of CitySquare, an inner-city non-profit that provides food and housing to the poverty stricken and homeless, was announced today as the 2017 recipient of the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) Distinguished Health Service Award to be presented during its 69th Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 31 at the Arlington Convention Center. … Read More ANN CURRY TO SERVE AS SPEAKER AT DFWHC’S ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON July 31, 2017 IRVING, TX – Ann Curry, the award-winning journalist, long-time NBC News reporter and former co-anchor of the Today show, will serve as the keynote speaker at the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 69th Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 31 in the main ballroom of the Arlington Convention Center. As the keynote speaker, Curry will discuss her 30-plus year career and … Read More STUDY FINDS HEALTHCARE HAS GROWN INTO THE SECOND LARGEST SECTOR IN NORTH TEXAS June 8, 2017 IRVING, TX – Based on employment and earnings, healthcare has grown into the second largest sector in North Texas, according to a report released today by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC). The economic impact of the 90 DFWHC-member hospitals on the North Texas economy is $18.4 billion in labor income, a $4.4 billion increase from an identical study conducted … Read More GROUPONE AND MCAG TO PROVIDE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RECOVERY May 26, 2017 IRVING, TX – GroupOne is pleased to announce it has teamed with Managed Care Advisory Group, LLC (MCAG) to offer clients access to its Class Action Settlement Recovery Service (SRS). The strategic agreement with MCAG will assist clients in identifying and recovering significant funds from class action settlements. MCAG has worked closely with thousands of physician practices, hospitals, healthcare systems … Read More ELEVATE340B JOINS THE DFWHC TEAM May 16, 2017 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) is pleased to announce ELEVATE340B has become a member of its team effective immediately. The partnership is expected to enhance the value DFWHC offers its hospital members through savings optimization programs and education provided by ELEVATE340B. “This partnership continues a long-standing DFWHC trend to team with select companies that provide valuable … Read More NORTH TEXAS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 21 LUNCHEON April 24, 2017 HURST, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 21st Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 21 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 135 nominees and 15 announced winners from a pool of 57 area hospitals. “We appreciate the opportunity to … Read More DFWHC SIGNS JOINT MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH COKER GROUP April 11, 2017 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Coker Group are pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement effective immediately. The partnership is expected to benefit the hospitals of North Texas by enhancing the value DFWHC offers its members through the wide range of advisory services and education provided by Coker Group. The partnership continues a long-standing DFWHC … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 3, 2017 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2017. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Brett Lee, CEO, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe • Past Chair Lillie Biggins, President, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth • Chair-Elect Scott Peek, COO, Baylor University … Read More DFWHC AND H-SOURCE ANNOUNCE CO-MARKETING PLAN December 13, 2016 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and H-Source Holdings Ltd. (H-Source) is pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement expected to benefit the hospitals of North Texas. The H-Source platform will provide DFWHC hospital members a private cloud-based marketplace to purchase and sell inventory providing great cost savings and convenience. Additionally, DFWHC members will have access to … Read More FOUNDATION SELECTED AS SUBCONTRACTOR TO CONTINUE PATIENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS October 4, 2016 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation has been selected as a subcontractor of the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) of the American Hospital Association, one of 16 national, regional, or state hospital associations, Quality Improvement Organizations, and health system organizations to continue efforts in reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. The Hospital Improvement Innovation Network contracts … Read More DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL AND CITY OF DALLAS LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO GROW LITTLE MINDS September 9, 2016 DALLAS/FT. WORTH – Hospitals of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and the City of Dallas launched an initiative inspired by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to encourage new parents to promote their child’s brain development. Growing Little Minds is a free program that highlights simple steps that can be taken at home during the child’s first 12 months of life to … Read More LEVI H. DAVIS TO RECEIVE KERNEY LADAY, SR. TRUSTEE AWARD August 18, 2016 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Levi H. Davis will receive the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award to be presented at its 68th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. The award was named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees … Read More CLINT ABERNATHY NAMED YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR August 18, 2016 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Clint Abernathy, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, was chosen as the 2016 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the impressive abilities of future North Texas healthcare leaders. “Clint Abernathy is well known in the healthcare community for his excellent … Read More MARGARET JORDAN TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD August 8, 2016 IRVING, TEXAS — A president/CEO of Dallas Medical Resource since 2004, Margaret H. Jordan was announced today as the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. “Margaret’s career in North Texas healthcare and her dedicated involvement in the … Read More DFWHC LAUNCHES INFANT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM July 21, 2016 Regional healthcare organization seeks to educate new parents on how simple interactions with infants yield mental and emotional benefits. IRVING, TEXAS — Working with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), which unites 90 North Texas member hospitals to advance exceptional healthcare in the region, is launching an Early Brain Development program. The goal of the initiative … Read More STUDY REVEALS NORTH TEXAS SEXUAL ASSAULT STATISTICS May 6, 2016 IRVING, TX – In the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation study “Disparities Associated with Sexual Assaults and Abuses Identified by Hospitals in North Texas and Dallas County in 2010-2012” released this week, North Texas statistics involving sexual assault and abuse have been revealed for one of the first times in the region. The goal of the study was to detail … Read More AREA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 27 LUNCHEON April 28, 2016 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) 20th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 27 at the Irving Convention Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 139 nominees and 14 announced winners from a pool of 57 area hospitals. “The participation this year … Read More DFWHC, THE FOUNDATION AND GROUPONE RELOCATING TO NEW BUILDING APRIL 15 March 15, 2016 IRVING, TX – The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC), the DFWHC Foundation and GroupOne Services have announced plans to move its offices to a new building in April. The new office will be one block away from its current location in Irving, Texas. For DFWHC, a North Texas healthcare trade association with more than 45 years of service, the DFWHC Foundation, … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 10, 2015 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2016. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Lillie Biggins, President, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth • Past Chair Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Chair-Elect Brett Lee, CEO Dallas Market, Tenet’s Lake Pointe Medical … Read More STUDY REVEALS HABITS OF FORT WORTH HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS September 16, 2015 IRVING, TX – A new DFW Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation) study released today reveals the habits of Tarrant County residents when obtaining healthcare, with approximately 50 percent of consumers uncomfortable when discussing mental health issues and more than a third having stopped taking medication due to cost. The DFWHC Foundation white paper “Healthcare Consumerism in Tarrant County” was inspired … Read More DAVID BIEGLER TO RECEIVE KERNEY LADAY, SR. TRUSTEE AWARD September 8, 2015 IRVING, TX – IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today David Biegler will receive the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at Arlington Convention Center. The award was named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of … Read More JAMES MENDEZ NAMED YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR September 3, 2015 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today James Mendez, CEO of Kindred Hospital Dallas, was chosen as the 2015 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the impressive abilities of future North Texas healthcare leaders. “James Mendez represents a talented group of up and coming young healthcare professionals in North … Read More DR. MERLYN SAYERS TO RECEIVE THE DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD September 1, 2015 IRVING – A physician with 35 years of experience in transfusion science medicine and President/CEO of Carter BloodCare since its formation in 1996, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Dr. Merlyn Sayers has been chosen as the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 … Read More DFWHC PRESS STATEMENT ON KING VS BURWELL June 25, 2015 IRVING, TX – The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: “The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Burwell in the King vs. Burwell case today. Hospitals within the DFW Hospital Council and throughout the nation are glad the high court supported the arguments of … Read More HEALTHCARE HEROES! – HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT MAY 1 LUNCHEON May 1, 2015 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 19th year today with the announcement of the 2015 recipients at Irving Convention Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor the 14 winners introduced from a pool of 55 area hospitals. … Read More ACCIO DATA WINS COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR GROUPONE December 10, 2014 AUSTIN, TX – Accio Data has been chosen by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council as the screening platform provider for its subsidiary screening company, GroupOne HR Solutions. Under the multi-year agreement, GroupOne will utilize the Accio Enterprise platform for background checks, screening solutions, student screening, faculty screening, volunteer screening, drug screenings and home service screenings for hospitals across the southwest. … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 9, 2014 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2015. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Past Chair Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Chair-Elect Audra Early, Executive Director, Kindred’s DFW Hospitals • Trustee Doug … Read More DFWHC TO CANCEL ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON October 16, 2014 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today its 66th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 21 at the Arlington Convention Center would be cancelled. The decision was reached following a unanimous vote by the DFWHC Board of Trustees. “We realize this event is to honor chairs of our hospital board of trustees for their conscientious service and … Read More DFWHC PRESS STATEMENT ON TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS October 16, 2014 IRVING, TX – The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: “With Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas as one of 88 member hospitals of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), we have worked collaboratively with this institution on public health and patient safety issues for more … Read More DFWHC PRESS STATEMENT ON EBOLA DIAGNOSIS October 1, 2014 IRVING, TX – The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: “The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) offers its thoughts and prayers for the well-being of the patient diagnosed with the Ebola virus admitted to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, one of our member facilities. Its … Read More DFWHC PRESS STATEMENT ON DR. RON ANDERSON September 12, 2014 IRVING, TX – The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: “After learning of the loss of Dr. Ron Anderson, we are all grieving for a man who was a giant in the North Texas health care delivery system. Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher, once said, … Read More CAROLE YOUNG TO RECEIVE KERNEY LADAY, SR. TRUSTEE AWARD September 3, 2014 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced Carole Young, board member of HCA’s Medical City Dallas Hospital, as the 2014 Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year, an award presented to a North Texas hospital board member who has exhibited exceptional quality and compassion. Young will be honored during DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon, October 21 at … Read More TUCKER NAMED YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR August 28, 2014 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced Rebecca “Becky” Tucker, vice president of Integrated Health Campuses (IHC) at Texas Health Resources, was chosen as the 2014 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the abilities of future healthcare leaders in North Texas. “For more than 13 years, Becky Tucker has … Read More DR. WRIGHT LASSITER TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED HEALTH SERVICE AWARD August 25, 2014 IRVING, TX – Known to North Texas residents as “Mr. Public Servant,” Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr. has been chosen by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) as the 2014 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon, October 21 at the Arlington Convention Center. Dr. Lassiter entered the Dallas County Community … Read More JON MEACHAM TO SERVE AS LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER August 22, 2014 IRVING, TX – In his recent bestseller “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham described Jefferson as a man in a rapidly changing world who was a master of compromise. In support of the theme “The Art of Good Healthcare,” Meacham has been chosen as the keynote speaker for the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 66th … Read More DFW HEN PART OF NATIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN PATIENT SAFETY May 21, 2014 IRVING, TX — A new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study reflects a 9 percent decrease in patient harm nationally in 2011 and 2012, and an 8 percent decrease in 30-day readmissions. The DFW Hospital Engagement Network (DFW HEN), operating under the umbrella of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation), was awarded $2.1 million by the … Read More AREA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 22 LUNCHEON April 23, 2014 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 18th year on April 22 with the announcement of the 2014 recipients at Irving Convention Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor the fourteen winners introduced from a pool of 50-plus … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2014 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 7, 2014 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2014. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Past Chair Rick Merrill, President/CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System • Chair-Elect Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Trustee … Read More HOSPITAL ECONOMIC IMPACT EXCEEDS $14 BILLION AND 265,000 JOBS November 14, 2013 IRVING, TX – The 2013 economic impact of the 85 member hospitals of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) on the North Texas economy is $14.4 billion in labor income, according to a study by Dr. Gerald A. Doeksen, regents professor at Oklahoma State University. This total shows a $2.2 billion increase in labor income from an identical study conducted … Read More SEPT. 24 EVENT OFFERS EDUCATION ON COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE August 21, 2013 IRVING, TX – As a result of Senate Bill 1191, starting Sept. 1 all Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. On Sept. 24, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” from 7:30 … Read More NEW TRUSTEE AWARD NAMED IN HONOR OF KERNEY LADAY, SR. August 19, 2013 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the creation of a new trustee award to be presented for the first time at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 24 at Arlington Convention Center. The award will be named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. … Read More JESSICA RANGEL O’NEAL NAMED YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR August 16, 2013 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Jessica Rangel O’Neal, vice president of operations of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, was chosen as the 2013 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful North Texas professionals who display the impressive abilities of future healthcare leaders. “Jessica Rangel O’Neal has been a skillful and productive executive … Read More FLORENCE SHAPIRO TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL HEALTHCARE LUNCHEON August 15, 2013 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced it will present the 2013 Distinguished Health Service Award to Florence Shapiro for her career dedication to North Texas healthcare during the 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 24 at the Arlington Convention Center. Shapiro has served 30-plus years in public service including her long tenure as Texas State Senator from … Read More AREA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 18 LUNCHEON April 18, 2013 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 17th year April 18 with the announcement of the 2013 recipients at Irving Convention Center before more than 700 attendees. Thirteen winners were introduced from a pool of 50-plus area hospitals. “This event … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 17, 2012 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2013. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Rick Merrill, President/CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System • Past Chair Jay Fox, President, Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie • Chair-Elect Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Trustee … Read More DR. ANDREW MASICA TO BE HONORED AS YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR August 17, 2012 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Andrew Masica, MD, MSCI, vice president, clinical innovation of Baylor Health Care System, was chosen as the 2012 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful North Texas professionals who display key abilities of successful healthcare leaders. “Dr. Masica has been a great innovator in his field,” … Read More DFWHC PRESS STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT HEALTHCARE RULING June 28, 2012 The following Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) press statement was issued today by DFWHC President and Chief Executive Officer W. Stephen Love: The U.S. Supreme Court has just affirmed the Patient Safety and Affordable Care Act of 2010 with some changes. The government cannot force an individual to buy medical insurance but can penalize an individual with a tax for … Read More T. BOONE PICKENS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL HEALTHCARE LUNCHEON June 4, 2012 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today it will present the 2012 Distinguished Health Service Award to T. Boone Pickens for his lifetime of dedication to North Texas healthcare during the 64th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 18 at the Arlington Convention Center. “Mr. Pickens’ business leadership in Texas and the southwest is legendary. His support of … Read More AREA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AWARDED AT APRIL 19 LUNCHEON April 20, 2012 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 16th year April 19 with the announcement of the 2012 recipients at the Arlington Convention Center. Twelve winners were introduced from a pool of 50 area hospitals. “This event paid tribute to our … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE January 6, 2012 The Irving, TX-based Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the launch of its new website at www.dfwhc.org. The dramatically redesigned site, created by DFWHC staff members in coordination with the Fort Worth creative firm, Ilfusion Creative, includes the introduction of a new blog, value statement and marketing initiative. The website embodies the DFWHC’s vision and commitment to the growing … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2012 BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 6, 2012 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2012. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: Chair Jay Fox, Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie Past Chair Stan Morton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Trustee Eric Evans, Lake Pointe Medical Center Trustee Brett McClung, Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth … Read More MODERN HEALTHCARE – CUTTING READMISSIONS December 29, 2011 DFWHC FOUNDATION AWARDED $2.1 MILLION BY CMS December 14, 2011 The Irving, TX-based Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation) announced today it was awarded approximately $2.1 million by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) over two years to provide regional education, training and measurement of improvement of healthcare acquired conditions and readmissions for up to 77 hospitals. The award is part of the National Partnership for Patients … Read More ASHLEY MCCLELLAN TO BE HONORED AS YOUNG HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR October 10, 2011 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Ashley McClellan, chief operating officer of Medical Center of Lewisville, was chosen as the 2011 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The annual award honors youthful North Texas professionals who display key abilities of future healthcare leaders. “North Texas is fortunate to have executives like Ashley McClellan contributing to … Read More AREA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES HONORED AT APRIL 26 LUNCHEON May 7, 2011 IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 15th year April 26 with the announcement of the 2011 recipients at the Irving Convention Center. Eleven winners were introduced from a pool of 48 area hospitals. “This event paid tribute to the … Read More DFW HOSPITALS ISSUE STATEMENT ON MEDICAID CUTS March 29, 2011 Cuts could change patients from Medicaid to uninsured IRVING, TX – With significant concerns about state budget reductions to hospitals and physicians following the release of the House Appropriations Committee’s House Bill 1 last week, 75 local hospitals making up the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) issued a Call to Action on the potential budget crisis at a press conference … Read More NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH WEBSITE GOES LIVE March 7, 2011 Providing easy-to-use information detailing the health of local residents, the community health website Healthy North Texas went live in February. Located at www.healthyntexas.org, the website was created under the direction of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation). Healthy North Texas is a headquarters for informational data involving overall population health. This information can assist planners and policy makers … Read More DFWHC ANNOUNCES 2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 6, 2010 IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2011. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: Chair Stan Morton, President, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Past Chair Steven Newton, President, Baylor All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth Chair-Elect Michael Mayo, President, Methodist Dallas Medical Center Trustee Doug Welch, CEO, Medical … Read More DFWHC PARTNERS WITH MADD TO RAISE AWARENESS November 22, 2010 The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today it will partner with Mothers Against Drunk Driving North Texas (MADD) to remind motorists to drive safe, sober and buckled up over the holidays. The partnership was also inspired by the organizations’ belief that maintaining a strong, statewide trauma system is critical to Texas’ future health and economic well-being. “Every year, more … Read More MAGAZINE MEMBER LOGIN CONTACT US EVENTS APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP Subscribe to our newsletter & blog! Email Address Search CONTACT Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council 300 Decker Drive, STE 300 Irving, TX 75062 972.719.4900 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council is to enhance hospital value by continually promoting patient safety and cost effective, quality healthcare in our region. © 2016 DALLAS-FORT WORTH HOSPITAL COUNCIL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SITE DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED BY AGENCY CREATIVE.