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SUMMARY:Certified Lean Six Sigma 2-Hour White Belt Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nCurious on what it takes to become a change maker? Want to learn about process improvement and how to eliminate wastes\, errors\, defects\, and inefficiencies from day-to-day work? \nACHE of North Texas is proud to present a 2-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course. \nThere are 5 Lean Six Sigma levels: White\, Yellow\, Green\, Black and Master Black. The first level is the White Belt. It is the foundational course. You are not required to take the White Belt course before the Yellow\, but if you have very little knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and want to learn more about the foundational aspects of Lean and Six Sigma\, you may want to take the White Belt course first. \nThe 2-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course will teach you all about Lean and Six Sigma. You will learn who the founders are of the two methods\, as well as what a process is\, and how the two methods were combined and work very well together. \nLean and Six Sigma have been proven to be very successful methods to eliminate wastes\, errors\, inefficiencies\, and defects for many\, many years. You can apply these methods\, tools\, and techniques in your home and work lives. This foundational course is 100% online\, is coached/taught in a live Zoom meeting by Certified Master Black Belt\, Tanya Stinson. Tanya will support you throughout the entire course. Once the course is completed\, there will be an online\, open book exam that will be required to be completed. You must pass the certification exam with at least a 70 to get your LSSWB certificate. \nWhat’s included: \n• Discuss foundational aspects of Lean and Six Sigma \n• Learn how to complete a Waste Walk \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Course e-book \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Exam \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate via Email \nCourse Coach/Instructor: Tanya Stinson\, MHQS\, CLSSMBB\, MCBA\, CRP\nFounder/CEO/Master Consultant of Leaning Towards Change\, LLC\nProgram Director\, Compliance Operations and Project Management at Texas Health Resources \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanya Stinson is very passionate about Performance/Process Improvement and Change Management. Her Motto is “Changing the World\, One Improvement at a Time.” Tanya is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety\, a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma\, and 15+ years’ experience in leading\, coaching\, and mentoring professionals in completing Lean Six Sigma\, Quality\, Compliance\, Risk and Safety initiatives. Tanya has well-rounded and knowledgeable skill sets\, as she has worked in various industries\, such as mining\, utilities\, manufacturing\, technology\, and healthcare. Tanya is passionate about helping others by sharing with them what she has learned and helping to create positive changes within any organization. \nTanya has been working for Texas Health Resources since June 2017. Currently\, she is Program Director\, Compliance Operations and Project Management for Texas Health Resources. Tanya was a Performance Engineer/Coach for Texas Health Resources for 4 years. To help others to grow on their PI journeys\, Tanya started a woman owned small business in 2000 called Leaning Towards Change\, LLC. Since moving to the DFW area and starting her small business\, Tanya has successfully coached and certified over 100 White Belts\, over 500 Yellow Belts\, and over 100 Green Belts. Below are just a few of her awards/accolades: \n• Womelle Magazine: She’s Possible – Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023 \n• 2020 ACHE of North Texas Mentor of the Year \n• Trailblazer Award – Texas Health Arlington Memorial\, 2018 for Blood Culture Contamination Reduction Project \n• Quality Award (2) – Texas Health Fort Worth\, 2019 for Neonatal Extubation Process Improvement Project and “Let’s Get Moving” Patient Ambulation Improvement Project \n• Discoverer Award – Texas Health Resources\, 2019 for ED Discharge Scheduling Improvement Project \n• Transformer Award – Texas Health Resources\, 2020 for Interventional Radiology Throughput Improvement Project \nOutside of work\, Tanya is a wife and mother of 4 handsome young men. She loves to fish\, go camping\, and loves classic cars! \nTanya is thankful that you have chosen to read about her accomplishments\, and she looks forward to helping you on your PI journey! She hopes you will love Process/Performance Improvement and Change Management as much as she does!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/certified-lean-six-sigma-2-hour-white-belt-certification-course-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Women’s Networking Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:  \nConnecting Women Leaders in DFW Healthcare: Empower\, Network\, Thrive. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring Women’s Healthcare Happy Hour at the beautiful Tower Club in Dallas! This exclusive event brings together women leaders and professionals from across DFW’s healthcare community for an evening of networking\, empowerment\, and connection. This event is being co-hosted by the ACHE of North Texas Chapter\, our ACHENTX Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network and the HFMA Lone Star Chapter. \nThe event will feature a short talk from Jenna Hemmingway\, Senior Vice President\, Platform Growth at Catalyst Health Group. (See Jenna’s bio below.) \nA “permanent jewelry” vendor will also be onsite for attendees to be able to purchase bracelets or anklets. (The vendor uses a device to “zap” the jewelry and make it permanently affixed to one’s wrist or ankle\, a popular trend in jewelry right now.) A portion of the purchased jewelry proceeds will go to the ACHE of North Texas Foundation. This is a perfect opportunity for adding a little sparkle while giving back! (Read more about the ACHENTX Foundation here: https://achentxfoundation.org.) \nCome raise a glass\, expand your network\, and celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of healthcare. \nYour ticket purchase will include one drink ticket. A cash bar will be available for any additional beverages you might want. \n\nA big thanks to our event host\, Moss Adams!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJenna Hemmingway is the Senior Vice President\, Platform & Growth at Catalyst Health Group. With more than 15+ years of healthcare operations and business development leadership\, Jenna is responsible for driving enterprise growth\, strategic planning\, enhancing partnerships\, integrated practice solutions and optimizing patient access for communities. \nCareer Highlights \n\nPrior roles Catalyst Health Network Executive Director\, VP of Network Operations\, and Practices Services Manager\nInstrumental in building Catalyst Health Network from initial inception to become the largest network of independent primary care physicians in the state of Texas\nLed provider engagement and value-based care performance strategies that resulted in over a hundred million dollars in community shared savings over the course of a five-year period\nDirected market growth for Catalyst Health Network\, expanding the organization across two additional geographic markets and increasing physician membership by 4X\nPreviously served in senior advisory roles for independent physician practices\, improving operational excellence and increasing practice volume by 30%+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags
URL:https://achentx.org/event/womens-networking-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Tower Club Dallas\, 1601 Elm Street #48th Floor\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201
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SUMMARY:Volunteer with ACHENTX PRIDE & Resource Center at the Fair Park Pride Parade!
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Event Description: \n\n\nCelebrate Pride Month by joining the American College of Healthcare Executives of North Texas chapter’s PRIDE Community (PRIDE: Professionals for Representation\, Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Equity) in partnership with the Resource Center\, a longstanding leader in supporting the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth. \nFrom frontline advocacy during the AIDS crisis to championing marriage equality and launching the city’s first LGBTQIA+ affirming senior housing\, Resource Center has been at the heart of progress for over four decades. Come be a part of that legacy and show your support during this year’s Pride Parade! \n💖 What You’ll Do:\nVolunteers will walk alongside the Resource Center’s parade group\, helping to pass out fun\, health-promoting swag and show visible support for LGBTQIA+ health\, equity\, and inclusion. It’s a high-energy\, meaningful way to celebrate and serve the community. \n🧃 Perks Include: \n\nDrinks and snacks provided\nParking reimbursement available\nA vibrant experience with fellow healthcare professionals and community leaders\n\n📍 Meeting & Parking Info:\nExact meeting location and parking details will be provided prior to the event. Parking costs will be reimbursed. \n🕐 Schedule Info:\nWe are being asked to arrive by 12 PM. Last year’s call time for the parade was 1 PM\, with it wrapping at around 4 PM. Volunteers are only expected to stay until our group completes the parade route—if we finish early\, you’re welcome to leave at that time. \n💵 Cost to Participate:\nFree! \nLet’s walk with pride\, purpose\, and unity. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/volunteer-with-achentx-resource-center-at-the-fair-park-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Fair Park\, Dallas
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the COO – Herron Mitchell\, FACHE\, SSGB
DESCRIPTION:  \nHerron Mitchell is the Chief Operations Officer for Foremost Family Health Centers in Fair Park\, Dallas. At this community-established federally qualified health center (FQHC)\, Herron currently has direct executive responsibility for outreach\, patient access\, and revenue cycle management. \nPrior to this position\, Herron held various roles at Parkland Health\, including Director of Operational Excellence and Regional Director of Community Oriented Primary Care. Herron has a passion for population health\, preventative care\, community outreach\, and process efficiency. This passion for process efficiency was instilled early in Herron’s career within the assembly plants of General Motors\, where Herron gained an intimate knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies\, which are still utilized in Herron’s healthcare career today. \nIn addition to Herron’s executive role\, Herron is also a lecturer at the University of Virginia\, teaching management theory to undergraduate and graduate students. Herron has had the privilege of working at the Baldridge award-winning hospital\, Mosaic (formerly Heartland Health)\, during the initial years of the Affordable Care Act. Herron also served as the Parkland Health operational lead for establishing two Community Based Testing Sites in collaboration with local\, state\, and federal agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic\, later assisting with the creation of multiple walk-up testing sites. \nHerron has been married for 25 years to an executive in the food/beverage industry at a Fortune 500 company\, and they have three adult children whose focuses are Marketing\, Law\, and Engineering. Herron seeks to bring all transferrable skills to bear on improving the health of the entire community with services that are safe\, equitable\, efficient\, effective\, patient-centered\, and timely. \n\n  \nA big thanks to our event host\, Charles Schwab Bank!\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-coo-herron-mitchell-fache-ssgb/
LOCATION:Foremost Family Health Centers\, 2922-B Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215
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