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CHAT Announces Wilson’s Retirement and Launches Search for New President

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

CHAT Announces Legislative Priorities During 2025 Children’s Hospital Day

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

Children’s Hospital Association of Texas Honors Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. with Lifetime Achievement Award

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) honored Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. with the organization’s Children’s Health Care Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding, lifelong support of children’s health. The award is the first of its kind, celebrating Congressman Burgess’ exemplary contributions to and

Children’s Hospital Association of Texas celebrates inaugural Children’s Hospital Day, generates support on Texas House and Senate floors

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas held its inaugural Children’s Hospital Day advocacy event Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Texas State Capitol. CHAT hosted legislators and their staff, as well as representatives from CHAT member hospitals across the state, for a legislative briefing on policy priorities this

Children’s Hospital Association of Texas honors Representative Four Price with Children’s Health Care Hero Award

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Representative Four Price was honored by the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) with the Children’s Health Care Hero Award for his outstanding contributions and support of children’s healthcare initiatives during the 87th Legislative Session and throughout his career. During the most recent session, Price authored and

Children’s Hospital Association of Texas members provide expert insight to U.S. Senate Finance Committee on the pandemic’s devastating effect on kids’ mental health

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Three of the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) member hospitals, Children’s Health (Dallas), Driscoll Children’s Hospital (Corpus Christi), and Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston), submitted expert statements to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in connection with two committee hearings addressing the pandemic’s impact on kids’ mental health.