Texas Hospital Association

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Recent News About Texas Hospital Association

  • Texas Hospital Association announces new leadership ahead of legislative session

    The Texas Hospital Association (THA) has announced new leadership appointments in preparation for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislative session. Carrie Kroll has been appointed as the senior vice president of advocacy and public policy, succeeding Jennifer Banda, who will become the executive director for the Center for Women in Law at the University of Texas School of Law. Kroll brings 12 years of experience with THA, having managed legislative sessions and led responses to COVID-19.


  • Texas hospitals offer guidance after Hurricane Beryl's impact

    AUSTIN, Texas (July 9, 2024) – People in and around Houston affected by Hurricane Beryl who need electricity for medical needs, such as dialysis or oxygen, are advised to go to cooling centers in the area before seeking hospital emergency rooms. Patients or their loved ones needing to find an electricity source for dialysis, oxygen, or other medical needs can find a list of local cooling centers from the Houston Chronicle.