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Get to Know 2023 THT Board Chair: Joe Bob Burgin

Get to Know 2023 THT Board Chair: Joe Bob Burgin

Safrat WagueJan 31, 20234 min read

Joe Bob Burgin has made it his mission to ensure Sulphur Springs, TX has the top-quality health care. He has spent nearly three decades serving on his hospital board, during…

Impact report

Financial Report Shows Concerning Circumstances for Texas’ Hospitals and Health Systems

Safrat WagueJan 27, 20232 min read

A new study finds that Texas hospitals and health care systems are still reeling from the pandemic. Health care management firm, Kaufman Hall, recently explored the financial impact of COVID-19…

Strategic planning post pandemic

Strategic Planning Post Pandemic

Safrat WagueJan 24, 20237 min read

The need for unparalleled leadership and oversight of our country’s health care systems is perhaps greater today than any time in the recent past. The ongoing impact of the COVID-19…

Trustee Spotlight: Dr. Dev. K. Varshney

Trustee Spotlight: Dr. Dev. K. Varshney

Amy EskewDec 20, 20221 min read

Hometown: Carrizo Springs Occupation: Retired Family: Wife and two kids- all practicing physicians Hobbies/Interests: Finance As a Board Member What has been most rewarding during your board service? Learning the…

Trustee Spotlight: Ellen Abernathy

Trustee Spotlight: Ellen Abernathy

Amy EskewDec 20, 20223 min read

Hometown: Aspermont, Texas Occupation: Certified Health Coach Family: Husband; George Abernathy, Son’s; Sgt. Dustin Hicks, Cody Hicks Hobbies/Interests: Photography, gardening, traveling, home renovations, health optimization As a Board Member What…

Speaking Up: The Trustees Role in Advocacy

Speaking Up: The Trustees Role in Advocacy

Amy EskewDec 20, 20229 min read

Some trustees will be more comfortable than others when it comes to being a health care/hospital advocate. In the current environment, rampant with misinformation, it is important to build relationships…


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