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Texas Hospitals: Invaluable -- and Imperiled

Texas Hospitals: Invaluable – and Imperiled

Joey BerlinJul 1, 20248 min read

In the broadest sense of the word, Texas hospitals equal…

THA Leadership Fellows interactive media training session

Mastering Media Relations: Essential Tips for Hospital Leaders 

Amy RiosJun 20, 20246 min read

When a member of the media calls your hospital, it…

Surviving the Summer: Extreme Heat Safety in Texas

Surviving the Summer: Extreme Heat Safety in Texas

Julia MannJun 6, 20245 min read

A Texan’s guide to staying safe and out of the…

Humanizing Health Care: Telling the Hospital Story

Humanizing Health Care: Telling the Hospital Story

Julia MannApr 25, 202410 min read

Texas hospitals are striving to redefine the industry narrative, shedding…

Leadership Fellows: 10 Years of Grassroots Advocacy for Texas Hospitals

Leadership Fellows: 10 Years of Grassroots Advocacy for Texas Hospitals

Amy RiosOct 1, 202418 min read

For the past decade, the Texas Hospital Association’s Leadership Fellows…

Newsmakers for September 2024

Congratulations to THA’s September Newsmakers

Julia MannSep 26, 20244 min read

Sponsored by In-Flow Executives, THA’s Newsmakers highlights leaders from THA…

Clearing the Pipeline: Workforce Shortages Still Haunt Texas Hospitals

Clearing the Pipeline: Workforce Shortages Still Haunt Texas Hospitals

John HawkinsSep 24, 20245 min read

Earlier this month, the Governor’s Task Force on Health Care…

Celebrating Hispanic Leaders in Texas Hospitals

Celebrating Hispanic Leaders in Texas Hospitals

Julia MannSep 17, 20246 min read

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each…

From the Desk of John Hawkins

From the CEO’s Desk

Keep up with the most pressing issues facing hospitals today with messages from THA’s Chief Executive Officer John Hawkins.

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