During National Hospital Week, the Texas Hospital Association is proud to celebrate the hospitals, health systems and care teams working every day to improve the health and well-being of Texans. From expanding access to specialty and preventive care to responding during natural disasters and delivering life-saving transplants, Texas hospitals serve as essential pillars of their communities. Across every region of…
Across Texas hospitals, compassion, safety and clinical excellence are not just priorities – they are embedded in daily practice. This culture is driven by strong, exemplary leadership that sets the tone for meaningful patient outcomes and empowers care teams. The Texas Hospital Association recently sat down with one of the many Texas hospital leaders redefining compassionate care in their work.…
THA’s Newsmakers are hospital executives and leaders from THA-member hospitals and health systems that are making headlines in Texas health care. Please join us in congratulating our Newsmakers: April 2026 Newsmakers Megan DrakeAscension Seton Hays Ascension Seton Hays has named Megan Drake president of the Kyle, Texas-based hospital, which also includes Ascension Seton Bastrop. In her new role, Drake will…
For the Texas Hospital Association and hospitals across Texas, 2025 was a year defined by extraordinary challenges – and meaningful progress. From the transition to a new federal administration to a demanding session of the Texas Legislature, hospitals navigated a rapidly shifting policy landscape while continuing to meet growing patient needs. Public health scares and natural disasters impacted communities across…
Cold weather in Texas often arrives quickly and with little margin for error. Freezing temperatures, icy roads, power outages, and disrupted access to care can create serious risks for individuals, families and communities – especially when preparation happens too late. Staying safe, and staying out of the hospital, during winter weather in Texas means taking simple, proactive steps to prevent…
This holiday season, we celebrate the extraordinary expertise, compassion and lifesaving work of health care professionals in Texas hospitals. Every day, these dedicated individuals provide critical care, comfort and hope, making a profound difference for patients, families and their communities. To honor their remarkable contributions, THA is highlighting stories of health care heroes whose skills, courage and compassion have saved…
Sponsored by Envision Healthcare, THA’s Newsmakers are hospital executives and leaders from THA-member hospitals and health systems that are making headlines in Texas health care. Please join us in congratulating our Newsmakers: November 2025 Newsmakers Matthew BursleyHeart Hospital of Austin Matthew Bursley has been appointed chief financial officer of Heart Hospital of Austin, part of St. David’s HealthCare. Bursley stepped…
This Veterans Day, THA is proud to honor four veterans who have carried their commitment to service from the military to health care leadership. As administrators and executives across Texas hospitals, they exemplify the same dedication, teamwork and resilience that defined their time in uniform. Their paths from serving the nation to serving patients highlight a shared mission – to…
THA would not be the strong voice it needs to be for Texas hospitals without the ongoing support, collaboration and input from its members.
As kids head back to the classroom, here are 10 key reminders to help parents set their children up for a safe and healthy school year.
