It’s safe to call 911 during the COVID-19 pandemic!

The American Heart Association dropped a video this week detailing why it’s safe to call 911 during the COVID-19 pandemic. 911 data in North Texas and across the U.S. shows a sharp drop in emergency calls due to residents’ fear of catching COVID-19. End result – more patients are dying of heart attacks and strokes. […]

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor is now available

The spring edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s Interlocutor magazine is now available. Click the graphic or link below to read about the shocking developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in North Texas. You can also read about the many projects our partners have been working on during this crisis. Hard copies will be mailed to […]

Guests from Texas Health, Children’s and UTSW highlight yesterday’s “Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 17 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast yesterday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion included a COVID-19 update with guests from Texas Health Resources, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern. Guests included: • Dr. John Harper, cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas; • and […]

“The Human Side of Health Care” is going primetime!

“The Human Side of Health Care” is going primetime starting this Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The weekly radio show normally airs every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. CDT. Ratings have been so strong, KRLD will now repeat the broadcast at 7:00 p.m. CDT. Hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, the program […]

Guests from Texas Health, NTX Food Bank and State of Reform highlight “Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 16 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. It was a timely discussion with guests from Texas Health Resources, the North Texas Food Bank and State of Reform, in addition to a community update on COVID-19. Guests included: • Joseph […]

Dallas County hospitals anticipate being able to handle COVID-19 surge if “trend continues”

A letter sent yesterday from DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins states Dallas County hospitals anticipate being able to handle the COVID-19 surge expected in late April or early May. Written on behalf of the hospitals of Dallas County, the letter may cancel plans for the use of […]

Goodwill accepting PPE donations at Dallas County locations

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. has agreed to accept personal protective equipment (PPE) from donors which will them be shipped to Dallas County for proper distribution. PPE includes: • Gloves; • Medical masks; • Eye protection; • Gowns; • Aprons; • and Boots or closed-toe work shoes. For convenience, PPE can be dropped off at any […]

A loaded lineup of guest speakers highlighted yesterday’s “The Human Side of Health Care”

Episode 15 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. It was a loaded lineup with guests from the YMCA, Texas Health Resources and Children’s Health, with a community report on COVID-19. Guests included: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas […]

Guests from YMCA, Texas Health and Children’s Health to highlight Sunday’s “Human Side of Health Care”

We have a loaded lineup on Sunday’s edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care.” The broadcast will air on KRLD 1080 AM at 1:00 p.m. CST. Guests will include: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA; • Hazel Thomas, director of Pastoral Care at Texas […]

ACHE of NTX to host April 23 webinar on COVID-19 healthcare policy

The ACHE of North Texas will host the educational webinar “COVID-19: A Rapidly Changing Dynamic for Healthcare Policy & Management” on Thursday, April 23 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Agenda includes: • 12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: Telehealth: A Fast and Furious Update Christine Kailish, President/CEO, Brittain Kalish Group, LLC • 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.: […]