Irving-based VHA Inc. promotes John Fassnacht to Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development
Fassnacht joined the company in 1998.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
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Fassnacht joined the company in 1998.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
With a shortage in qualified psychologists in Oak Cliff, one organization has taken charge to offer hope.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
One in five women in Dallas go without health insurance.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
At least 77 languages have been spoken by patients receiving care at Parkland.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Through the Hands-Only CPR campaign, the American Heart Association and Ad Council hope to reach all adults, particularly women age 55 years and older who are most likely to be the spouses of potential victims.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Just days before what would have been Billy's second birthday, SIDS America has launched a website, offering a wealth of resources.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
VHA ranked 76th in 2008.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
This year's DIFFA will also take a new venue: the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
It’s a rather unfortunate development in some ways, but serves as a good example of the differences brought about by the new form-based code.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Not everyone is wringing their hands about a shortage of the vaccine. There are millions of people leery about vaccine safety, according to numbers provided by a Harvard School of Public Health study.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Pregnant women, caregivers for children younger than 6 months, and healthcare workers are first in line.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
The funds benefit the hospital's Advancing Nursing Excellence Program.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
All American Airlines employees are being encouraged to wear pink and donate $5 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Only children younger than 12 who are being treated are allowed to visit the ER, because of concerns of spreading swine flu.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
The pictures say it all.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
The injectible form of the vaccine has not been received and it is not known when it will be received.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Oct. 1, 2009 was the extended deadline. For those students who don't have proper vaccinations by then, they can't come to school and will be given unexcused absences.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Flu shots are $20 per person, $14 for children 6 months to 3 years old, and must be paid in cash or by using a credit card.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Unfortunately, the child who died on Sunday was found to have the H1N1 influenza virus.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
This is the first swine flu-related death in Tarrant County.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Officials cannot confirm how the student died, but the school where the student attended was cleaned thoroughly on Sunday night.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
This writer says the opposing council members have ignored their responsibility to serve the dire needs of their constituencies.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
They've prepared two letters that show they're doing everything they can to ward off the swine flu. Both letters are available in English and Spanish, but only one was actually sent home with the children today.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
One of 100, but still.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
About 45% of health care facilities need temporary doctors, more than twice the number seeking any other type of doctor or other healthcare professional.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Wow, listen to this: Think of the song, "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, if you need to give instant CPR. It has the same rhythm needed to properly give 100 chest compressions per minute.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Kohl’s commitment to Children’s is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
The Health Insurance Reform Now Tour Bus has made over a dozen stops since Organizing For America launched their campaign in early June.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Fiscal 2010 will be the first time the county has funded programs with the Samaritan Inn and with Children's Medical Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
The Coast2Coast Rx card will be available for residents at most participating pharmacies.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Jury finds company engaged in deceptive, unconscionable conduct.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Flu = swine flu plus your normal, run-of-the-mill flu. Both are bad, officials say.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
They're eliminating 200 positions, but some are vacant, so that's only 99 actual layoffs.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
They may be getting into Lavon Lake, which streams drinking water to 65 municipalities.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
This annual designation is awarded to birthing facilities that provide optimal care to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
Dr. Gary Solomon knows a catchy stimulus program title when he comes up with it.
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009
Yes, it is strange that we're comparing "which is safer" for two types of cigarettes. So let's be clear, neither are good for you.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
The firm will offer products in Austria, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden in September 2009.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The hospital is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The grant has been awarded for ten straight years now.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009