At CHAT, our mission is powered by the people who show up every day with passion and a commitment to improving children’s access to high-quality, comprehensive health care. We’re happy to introduce two new team members whose experience will enhance our impact on children’s hospitals and the lifesaving care they
The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas announced Christina Hoppe is the group’s new President following the retirement of President Stacy Wilson. Hoppe has been with CHAT since 2017, initially joining as Senior Policy Coordinator and making her way up to Vice President.
Following a nationwide search, the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) announced Christina Hoppe as its new President, effective August 1, 2025, following the retirement of current CHAT President Stacy Wilson. Hoppe has been with CHAT since 2017, initially joining as Senior Policy Coordinator, and currently serves as the association’s Vice President.
As the federal budget winds its way through the halls of Congress, Texas children’s hospitals are bracing for potentially devastating effects on their finances and their ability to serve patients, said Stacy Wilson, the president of Children’s Hospital Association of Texas, a nonprofit representing the interest of the hospitals.
The Republican-led Congress continues to debate the first draft of major tax and budget cuts. Right now, it attempts to cut nearly $5 trillion in taxes over the coming years, paid for, in part, by the government healthcare program Medicaid. That has some hospital leaders in Texas on edge.
With the 89th Texas Legislative underway in Austin, numerous entities are vying for the attention and backing of state lawmakers for their specific goals. One of those is The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas, which is comprised of Cook Children’s and Texas Children’s Hospital, among others, including Covenant Children’s in Lubbock.
The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas announced today that Stacy E. Wilson will retire from her position as president effective July 31, 2025. Wilson will remain engaged with CHAT in an advisory capacity after that date. The CHAT board has begun a national search for a new president. “Stacy has
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) released its 2025 legislative priorities during last week’s Children’s Hospital Day at the Texas Capitol. CHAT spoke with legislative staff and members about the lifesaving care that children’s hospitals in Texas provide to kids in 97% of counties. The association’s
EDINBURG, Texas – The nonprofit group representing children’s hospitals in Texas has honored state Sen Juan Hinojosa with a “Children’s Health Care Hero Award.”
Edinburg, TX – The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) is proud to announce that Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious “Children’s Health Care Hero Award.” This award is presented to legislators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and support for initiatives aimed at improving
CHAT member hospitals are dedicated to providing comprehensive children’s healthcare solutions focused on Texas families.
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