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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association
THA Statement On Mask Mandate
March 2, 2021
We are asking people to continue masking. We know that it works. It protects health care workers and the people around you. More infectious variants are circulating in Texas, and millions more people need to be vaccinated. We should still be doing everything we can to protect each other.
Texas Hospitals Outline Public Policy Priorities for a Healthier Texas
January 12, 2021
As the 87th Texas Legislature kicks off its 140-day legislative session, Texas hospitals outline a public policy agenda focused on strengthening the state’s health care infrastructure to meet the health care needs of all Texas residents.
Texas Hospitals Offer Tips for People Seeking Vaccine
January 5, 2021
Working around the clock to treat the sickest COVID-19 patients and vaccinate as many people as possible, Texas hospitals urge the public to heed hospital protocols for accessing the COVID-19 vaccine to help streamline the vaccination process.
THA Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination
December 21, 2020
The time is now to show leadership and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. We have the gift of science before us, and we applaud Gov. Greg Abbott for getting in line for the COVID-19 vaccination alongside the thousands of Texas health care workers who have already been vaccinated.
Texas Hospitals Endorse State Vaccine Plan
November 23, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement endorsing today’s announcement of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Statement: Texas Hospitals Ask For The Public’s Help
November 20, 2020
On behalf of nearly 500 Texas hospitals and their employees, we are asking for the public’s help as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge in Texas and nationwide.
Texas Hospitals Offer Strategies to Support Health Care Workers
July 7, 2020
With COVID-19 hospitalization continuing to rise, Texas hospitals and state public health experts urge everyone to provide emotional support and care to the health care workers on the frontlines in Texas.
THA Statement On Executive Order
June 25, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association issues the following statement regarding today’s new state executive order related to the suspension of elective surgeries in certain areas and pausing the reopening of Texas.
Hospitals Report Substantial Capacity for COVID-19
June 24, 2020
On a call with Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday evening, Texas hospitals reported they have the necessary capacity to continue caring for the influx of COVID-19 patients, highlighting that surge plans also are in place and can be activated as needed to serve increased patient volume.
THA Statement on COVID-19 Hospitalizations
June 22, 2020
With hospitalizations on the rise, Texas hospitals are underscoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s message today, encouraging everyone to follow personal precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including masking in public places and limiting gatherings as much as possible. THA issues the following statement on hospitalizations rising and on personal precautions from Ted Shaw, president and CEO of the Texas Hospital Association: