Texas Hospital Association

12/23/2025

It’s Day 11 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re celebrating the joy of new beginnings at UT Health East Texas. 👶❤️

We’re recognizing the Labor and Delivery teams who are spreading holiday cheer by sending newborns home with festive, embroidered Christmas stockings at hospitals across East Texas.

Through thoughtful touches like this, these teams help families create lasting memories while celebrating new life during one of the most special times of the year. 🎄✨

See the full list of THA's Health Care Heroes: https://ow.ly/ZRia50XMXwX

12/22/2025

As the final chapter of 2025 comes to a close, THA President and CEO John Hawkins looks back on the 2025 legislative session and what the year had in store for Texas hospitals.

🔗 Read the full Scope recap highlighting key wins in Austin and Washington, D.C., and the ongoing work to defend hospital priorities amid unprecedented challenges, here: https://bit.ly/4auEdvo

12/22/2025

It’s Day 10 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re celebrating a century of care at Valley Baptist Health System Medical Center–Harlingen. 🎉

In 2025, Valley Baptist–Harlingen marked 100 years of compassionate service to the Rio Grande Valley, honoring generations of caregivers, volunteers and patients who have shaped its legacy.

From its humble beginnings in 1925 to its role today as a trusted regional health care provider, the hospital’s centennial celebration reflected a deep commitment to faith, community and patient-centered care — and a vision for the next 100 years. 🏥👏

See the full list of THA's Health Care Heroes: https://ow.ly/cG8N50XMXcy

12/21/2025

It’s Day 9 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re highlighting extraordinary pediatric care at Ascension Seton’s Dell Children's Medical Center. 🏥

We’re recognizing the Dell Children’s pediatric heart transplant team for their lifesaving care of two sisters who both required heart transplants — an extraordinarily rare and complex journey for one family to face not once, but twice. ❤️❤️

Against incredible odds, each sister received a new heart and a second chance at life, made possible by expert coordination, advanced transplant care and compassionate support every step of the way. 👨‍⚕️👏

Read the full story featured in People magazine: https://ow.ly/Lzt150XL8Yq

12/20/2025

It’s Day 8 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re honoring extraordinary perseverance and lifesaving care at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System. 🏥✨

We’re recognizing the Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab team and Dr. Tyler Straach for their unwavering response when Bo Rogers suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest.

After nearly an hour of relentless lifesaving efforts, the team stabilized Bo and performed a critical cardiac procedure that ultimately saved his life — a powerful reminder of what skilled, compassionate care and determination can achieve. 👨‍⚕️👏

12/19/2025

The holidays bring more travel, more gatherings and more chances to look out for one another. 🚘 🎄

From busy roads to choosing the right care option if you need it, check out The Scope to help you navigate the winter season ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pjIkyT

12/19/2025

It’s Day 7 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re celebrating the heart behind the care at Texas Health Harris Southwest Ft Worth Hospital. 🏥👏

We’re recognizing NICU nurse Kathryn Callahan, who brings comfort and joy to the hospital’s smallest patients by crocheting festive hats and costumes for every baby — and capturing the memories for families to cherish.

Through her creativity and compassion, Kathryn turns moments in the NICU into moments of connection, reminding families that even during difficult times, care can be filled with warmth, celebration and love. 👶🎄❤️

12/18/2025

It’s Day 6 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re highlighting innovation and collaboration at University Health in San Antonio. 🏥✨

We’re recognizing a new multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, podiatrists and specialists working together to change outcomes for patients at risk of diabetic limb amputation.

By developing coordinated, patient-centered treatment plans, this team is helping reduce the need for amputations and offering new hope in a community long impacted by diabetes-related complications. 👩‍⚕️👏

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/ihWy50XKF4l

12/18/2025

Last week in Washington, D.C., THA’s advocacy team met with 13 members of the Texas congressional delegation to stress the urgent need to renew enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace health plans before they expire Dec. 31.

Discussions also addressed looming billion-dollar cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital funding, protecting two vital rural health payment programs, and Medicare initiatives beginning in 2026 that could create significant implementation challenges for hospitals.

12/17/2025

It’s Day 5 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re spotlighting extraordinary pediatric care at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. 👨‍⚕️👏

We’re recognizing the Heart Center and Research teams for giving hope to families facing the most complex, high-risk diagnoses — including newborn Anna Claire Beavers, whose family was told lifesaving heart surgeries were impossible.

Through pioneering research, surgical expertise and compassionate care, the Cook Children’s team performed two successful open-heart surgeries, allowing Anna Claire to return home as a thriving infant and giving her family the chance they were searching for. 👶💝

Watch Anna Claire’s story: https://ow.ly/LNKi50XKvm4

12/16/2025

It’s Day 4 of THA’s 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today we’re highlighting the lifesaving teamwork at CHRISTUS Children's. 🏥👏

We’re recognizing the PICU and ENT teams for their extraordinary care of 16-year-old Alé Ramirez, whose condition rapidly escalated into a rare, life-threatening airway emergency.

Through swift diagnosis, expert critical care and weeks of tireless treatment and rehabilitation, the CHRISTUS Children’s team helped Alé make a remarkable recovery — allowing him to return to school, sports and everyday life with a renewed appreciation for each moment. ❤️

12/15/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: What’s really driving Texas’ health care challenges – and what comes next?

THA President/CEO John Hawkins joined the Lone Star Standard's Texas Talks podcast to discuss key issues facing the state, including challenges confronting rural hospitals, uninsured rates and the future of federal health care funding. Hawkins enlightens the audience on how geography, population growth and administrative burdens shape these challenges – and shares potential solutions to help stabilize care for Texans statewide.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone tracking Texas policy, health care access or the future of hospitals in fast-growing states: https://bit.ly/4ajkcYv

Texas Hospital Association CEO John Hawkins joins Brad Swail to break down the toughest challenges facing health care in Texas — from rural hospital closures...