ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives.

This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been honored by Business Group on Health.

Texas Health received two additional recognitions this year from Business Group on Health.

• The system was honored for Excellence in Mental Health for making a strong impact on its workforce and taking a holistic approach to benefits, programs and policies that address the continuum of mental health needs.
• The Excellence in Health Inclusion honor cited Texas Health’s efforts to make sure all employees can reach their full health potential.

“We are proud to be recognized for our deep commitment to the well‑being of our care team members and for continually investing in programs that support them – body, mind and spirit,” said Carla Dawson, chief people officer for Texas Health. “Our strong culture is rooted in Our Texas Health Promise: Individuals Caring For Individuals, Together.”

The Business Group on Health award criteria assesses candidates on their ability to make an impact across five categories: leadership, culture and well-being strategy; holistic well-being which includes physical, mental and financial well-being plus social connectedness, job satisfaction, flexibility and time away; engagement and employee experience; health inclusion and social determinants; and metrics and evaluation.

Texas Health offers a comprehensive suite of virtual and onsite well‑being resources designed to support employees’ mental, physical, and financial health. Employees benefit from a variety of mental health support including free access to the Headspace app and up to eight free face-to-face or virtual visits with a counselor per issue, per year through the organization’s Employee Assistance Program. The well-being program features rewardable activities and meaningful opportunities for social interaction, nurturing a vibrant sense of community. My Flex Day gives eligible employees an extra day of paid time away from work.

 “At Texas Health, caring for our people isn’t just a program — it’s who we are,” said Jenny Perkins, vice president of Total Health and Rewards. “We’re committed to supporting the health and well-being of our care team members so they can bring their best selves to work and to life.”

Earlier this year, Texas Health ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For^® in 2026 list. Texas Health was also named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026, according to an analysis by Newsweek and the data firm Plant-A Insights Group.

The winners represent industries including banking/financial services, health care, insurance, manufacturing, professional services, technology and utilities, among other fields. A full list of winners is available here.