DFW Hospital Council President and CEO, Steven Love, talks about the increased re-opening in North Texas this week, as Covid-19 testing numbers continue to show many cases in the area, with many still fatal. How can we make this successful? Will there be another spike? How will we know? These are all important questions that Steve addresses from his perspective working closely with the DFW area hospitals and local governing authorities.

In our next two segments we address a growing problem in North Texas and around the country. Due to Covid-19 concerns, people with true medical emergencies are not calling 911. The data is clear, and this is leading to unnecessary deaths or further medical complications as a result. "Time is Brain and Time is Muscle" is the mantra you will hear from Dr. Veer Vithalani. He should know. As Interim Director of the Metropolitan Area EMS, his mission is to help people understand that it is totally safe to call 911 and get proper medical care if you are exhibiting any kind of heart, stroke, or other medical emergency symptoms.

Finally, Dr. Amit Khera from the University of Texas Southwestern's Preventive Cardiology Program talks to us how Covid is affecting the heart. He underscores the critical message that if you exhibit signs or concerns of a potential heart or stroke issue, please call 911. How is Covid affecting the heart, and what can we do to stay healthy while we are sheltering at home? Dr. Khera is an expert in this area offering excellent advice whether you are dealing with cardiovascular issues or not.

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This is the full-length interview with Dr. Dan Guzman of Cook Children's Healthcare System about a program he put together called "Aim For Safety." It is an informational and awareness program for parents who have firearms in their homes, especially when young kids are involved. Dr. Guzman works in emergency care as part of his practice and sees the impact these kinds of tragic accidents can have on families and is passionate to help parents avoid this situation.

The website for "Aim For Safety" is www.aimforsafety.org

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Dr. David Winter joins us in our second segment to discuss re-opening physician practices in North Texas. This is the full, un-cut interview with much more information than was on the live broadcast.

Dr. Winter serves HealthTexas Provider Network, a 1,000+ physician organization, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health, as its Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Clinical Officer and is in the private practice of internal medicine and has appeared on WFAA, Channel 8 News for over 4 decades providing medical news and information.

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Governor Greg Abbott's Phase One Reopening Texas initiative went into effect Friday. Steve Love, DFW Hospital Council President & CEO, discusses implications of this first step in reopening, in light of the reality of a deadly virus still very active in North Texas.

Dr. David Winter joins us in our second segment to discuss re-opening physician practices in North Texas. Dr. Winter serves HealthTexas Provider Network, a 1,000+ physician organization, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health, as its Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Clinical Officer and is in the private practice of internal medicine and has appeared on WFAA, Channel 8 News for over 4 decades providing medical news and information.

Dr. Daryl Amos is head of Trauma at Methodist Health Dallas. In a segment that was pre-recorded before the Covid-19 virus hit, he offers keen insights into how trauma began as a specialty in the first place, and some of the latest innovations being implemented in trauma facilities. If anyone ever has to receive trauma care, this is a comforting conversation to realize the high-quality of care offered at these facilities and also the caliber of people behind the care.

In our final episode, we go to Ft. Worth to visit with Dr. Dan Guzman of Cook Children's Healthcare System about a program he put together called "Aim For Safety." It is an informational and awareness program for parents who have firearms in their homes, especially when young kids are involved. Dr. Guzman works in emergency care as part of his practice and sees the impact these kinds of tragic accidents can have on families and is passionate to help parents avoid this situation. The website for "Aim For Safety" is www.aimforsafety.org

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Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas has a wonderful "Literature in Medicine" program incorporating the arts and humanities into medical care. Dr. John Harper is a Cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

This is the full-length interview about this program that helps bring the beauty of literature, poetry, music, and dance woven into the practice of medicine. Dr Harper shares touching stories of how just the right word at the right time can help soothe the soul.

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We have the latest updates on the Covid-19 impact on North Texas with DFWHC President and CEO, Steven Love, including a look-back at some of the facts and stats from the last wide-scale pandemic in 1918 - lessons learned and patterns to watch for now. Steven addresses the looming questions of how much longer will this last and what will "new normal" look like?

Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas has a wonderful "Literature in Medicine" program incorporating the arts and humanities into medical care. Dr. John Harper is a Cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He joins us in our third segment to talk about this program that helps bring the beauty of literature, poetry, music, and dance woven into the practice of medicine. Dr Harper shares touching stories of how just the right word at the right time can help soothe the soul.

Beth Warren is a Clinical Counselor at Children's Health and joins us to talk about the practice of Mindfulness. Particularly today, when we are staying in and as the weeks roll by, calming our thoughts can be a therapeutic practice - even one we can continue after this is over. Taking time to slow down has tremendous health benefits, as Beth describes.

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Joseph DeLeon is President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Ft. Worth.

He talks about some of the programs in a large, urban hospital and especially what is on everyone's mind now - Covid-19. 

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Another packed show today as we continue our coverage and insights into how North Texas hospitals are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. DJ Wilson is President and CEO of StateofReform.com, consulting and advising hospital and community leaders in nine states. DJ's insights speak for themselves as we retained him for the first half of the show. Be sure to check out our extended podcast interview, because we talk more about the eventual re-opening of the country and what "new normal" might look like.

Next we visit Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital's President, Joseph DeLeon. He talks about some of the programs in a large, urban hospital and especially what is on everyone's mind now - Covid-19.

Finally, Tricia Cartwright, President and CEO of North Texas Food Bank joins us to talk about the significant increase in food needs across North Texas. She explains what the Food Bank is doing to meet these immediate needs, and how we can each help.

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DJ Wilson is President and CEO of StateofReform.com, consulting and advising hospital and community leaders in nine states. DJ's insights speak for themselves as we retained him for the first half of the show.

In this extended interview, we talk more about the eventual re-opening of the country and what "new normal" might look like. 

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