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Hospitals Commemorate Texas’ Inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day

Julia MannMar 13, 20242 min read

Texas hospitals celebrated COVID-19 Heroes Day and Memorial Day on March 4, marking the first annual observance of this day of reflection…

Congratulations to THA’s January Newsmakers

Congratulations to THA’s January Newsmakers

Julia MannJan 30, 20245 min read

THA’s Newsmakers highlights leaders from THA member hospitals and health systems making headlines in Texas health care. Please join in congratulating our January Newsmakers: Michael Garcia, JD, RNHouston Methodist Hospital…

Texas Hospitals are Reclaiming Reality in 2024

Texas Hospitals are Reclaiming Reality in 2024

Joey BerlinJan 9, 20248 min read

Three years of saving lives, elevated personal risk and unprecedented professional stress left hospitals across Texas staggering for footing as the COVID-19 pandemic, by most standards, finally dissipated to a…

Brad Holland: Rallying for Texas Hospitals

Brad Holland: Rallying for Texas Hospitals

Amy RiosJan 2, 20248 min read

One year ago, THA was launching into the 2023 legislative session, ready to advocate for Texas hospitals with the pandemic receding further in the rearview mirror. While we knew the…

THA Wrapped 2023

2023 Wrapped on The Scope

Amy RiosDec 14, 20234 min read

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back at some of the high points of 2023. Despite the inevitable uphill battles during a session year, we are…

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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