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Parkland adds language access phones in every patient room

At least 77 languages have been spoken by patients receiving care at Parkland.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie receives $500,000 donation from local family

The funds benefit the hospital's Advancing Nursing Excellence Program.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Dallas-Fort Worth children with life-threatening illnesses granted wishes with a trip to Orlando

The pictures say it all.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

One of 100, but still.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

Survey: Irving-based company finds that temporary primary care physicians are in high demand

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

Dallas-based American Heart Association launches video-based CPR training

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

Children’s Medical Center’s donations from Kohl’s reaches $2 million mark

Kohl’s commitment to Children’s is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009

Preparation begins to ward off flu bug in Dallas

Flu = swine flu plus your normal, run-of-the-mill flu. Both are bad, officials say.

Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas doing layoffs to meet 2010 budget

They're eliminating 200 positions, but some are vacant, so that's only 99 actual layoffs.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009

Methodist Mansfield designated as 2010 Texas Ten Step Hospital

This annual designation is awarded to birthing facilities that provide optimal care to improve breastfeeding outcomes.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009

Dallas-based ACS signs $10 million contract with Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

The hospital is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Methodist Health System receives $290,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure

The grant has been awarded for ten straight years now.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas receives top maternity care excellence award

Methodist Charlton is the only central Dallas area hospital to receive this distinction three years in a row.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Children’s Medical Center names Regina Montoya senior vice president and general counsel

Montoya will oversee several major departments, including legal affairs, governance, governmental relation/advocacy, and community relations.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Appeals Court rules for multimillion-dollar judgment for Dallas doctor

Wrongful firing led to doctor’s claims of slander, breach of contract.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Children’s Medical Center named among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals

Of the more than 215 hospitals that serve children, 56 were ranked, and only an elite 10 are ranked in all 10 specialties.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Dallas VA Medical Center receives federal grant

The Center will use the money to design a project to relocate Specialty Care Clinics.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Dallas’ Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children patients awarded Legacy Scholarships

Legacy Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of financial need, academic record and challenges met.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Children’s Medical Center Legacy opens chapel and godly play room

The new spaces are a result of a $1 million gift from Pete and Jerry Abbott.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Children’s Medical Center in Dallas to send tweets during surgery

Three-year-old John Gilbreath is set to receive a kidney transplant from his father, Chris.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Texas State Rep. Allen Vaught pushes for regional hospital district

House Bill 515 will increase access to health care and alleviate tax burden on Dallas residents.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Denton hospital to switch to nonprofit, city to lose tax dollars

Denton County and the Denton ISD will also be affected by the change.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Pride Institute in Arlington closes its doors after 11 years

Hospital shutters inpatient facility for LGBT addiction, mental health.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Children’s Medical Center announces new president of foundation

Peter Kline will also serve as a Senior Vice President of Children’s Medical Center.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Dallas-based ACS signs seven-year, $67 million contract with Marin Healthcare District

The hospital is the largest acute care hospital in Marin County.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to perform at Cook Children’s Medical Center

Recovering children, family and guests at Cook's will get to meet the musicians and enjoy a live performance of Peter and the Wolf.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dallas-based Tenet announces merger of two of its Florida hospitals

The firm states that nothing will change in either hospital, however.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Richardson-based Rockwall Hospitals buys Integra Hospital Plano

The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

UT Southwestern performs first local implant in deep brain stimulation study for depression

The implants may provide therapy for depression sufferers.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009

Dallas-based Tenet to sell USC University Hospital

The hospital sell-off continues.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009

Dallas-based ACS renews $26 million IT outsourcing contract with Honolulu hospital

ACS has been providing IT outsourcing for Queen's Medical Center since 2001.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

Richardson Regional Medical Center Foundation raises $5 million in capital

Funds raised will support new comprehensive cancer center in Richardson.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Accreditation group finds Parkland Hospital deficient on 11 standards

Though the spot-check took place in October 2008, only recently were details released.

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009

Dallas-based Tenet reaches agreement with Blue Shield of California

Agreement covers all hospitals and outpatient centers in California.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital gets special chest pain accreditation

Bestowed by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, it's the highest accreditation possible for treatment of chest pain.

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

Baylor Health Care System appoints president of new diabetes program for facility in South Dallas

The mission is to create a new model focused on health care, prevention, education, and research, specifically in the Frazier Community in South Dallas.

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008

Baylor hosts party and idea-gathering session in South Dallas’ Frazier neighborhood

The event was held at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center, the future site of Baylor's new diabetes clinic.

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008

Chef at Cowboy Chow and Twisted Root in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district released from hospital

Jason Boso was riding his Vespa when he was struck by a Hummer.

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

Spine Team opens new facility in Rockwall

Finally, someone around here with some backbone. HAR!

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

UPDATED: Dallas woman who left Parkland without receiving services has bill rescinded

The woman decided the anguish of sitting in Parkland for 19+ hours was worse than her fracture.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008


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