The Texas Hospital Association has awarded Texas Health Resources the 2026 Excellence in Community Service Award.
THA’s Excellence in Community Service Award honors hospitals’ measurable success in improving quality and patient outcomes through the sustained implementation of a national and/or state evidence-based patient care initiative.
The Excellence in Community Service Award is received by Texas Health Resources for A Comprehensive Approach to Nutrition Security, a systemwide strategy that improves access to affordable, nutritious food while strengthening local food systems across North Texas.
“Texas Health is honored to be recognized for our work building stronger, healthier communities through our evidence-based, local solutions approach to improving nutrition security,” said Matt Dufrene, vice president, community partnerships at Texas Health Resources.
“This recognition reflects the incredible collaborations that make this work possible, and we are proud
to help our North Texas neighbors live healthier lives.”
About the Texas Hospital Association
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate
for the state’s hospitals and healthcare systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to
improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare for all Texans. One of the largest
hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 488 of the state’s non-federal general
and specialty hospitals and healthcare systems, which employ some 400,000 healthcare professionals
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