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News Release: 11/11/2026


 

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD AND HCA HEALTHCARE NAMED A BEST EMPLOYER FOR VETERANS BY MILITARY TIMES

HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation to give $200,000 in support of veterans and military families

KINGWOOD, TX November 11, 2026 – HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood as part of HCA Healthcare, today announced that it has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times. Since 2012, HCA Healthcare has hired more than 75,000 veterans, active-duty and reserve personnel and military spouses
The Military Times Best for Vets: Employers ranking is an editorially independent annual assessment of companies' efforts to recruit, hire and support veterans and military-connected employees. The ranking is based on a voluntary survey that evaluates employment practices, workplace benefits and programs that help veterans and their families succeed.
HCA Healthcare was also recognized by VETS Indexes as a five star employer for its commitment to hiring and retaining military talent and supporting veterans and the military community.
 
In honor of Veterans Day, HCA Healthcare is contributing $150,000 to three organizations that support veterans, military families and caregivers:
  • $50,000 to Blue Star Families, an organization that helps military families build connections, find belonging and establish strong communities of support.
  • $50,000 to CreatiVets, an organization that empowers veterans and their families to find healing from service-related trauma through music and the arts.
  • $50,000 to Wreaths Across America, an organization dedicated to remembering fallen service members, honoring those who serve and teaching future generations the value of freedom.
 
As part of this commitment, the HCA Healthcare Foundation is also giving $50,000 to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, an organization that provides support and resources to caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.
 
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in collaboration with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 service organization dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces and their families while promoting patriotism, wrote 1,000 care cards to deployed troops.
 
HCA Healthcare has supported veterans and military families for more than a decade through partnerships with organizations, including the Veteran Jobs Mission and the Department of War's Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Since becoming an inaugural employer partner of the “Hiring 100,000 Military Spouses” campaign in 2018, HCA Healthcare has hired more than 14,000 military spouses.
 
HCA Healthcare helps service members prepare for careers after the military. In 2025, HCA Healthcare became an authorized Department of War SkillBridge provider, through which active-duty service members can gain hands-on experience in clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles before leaving military service. The company also works with organizations, including Hiring Our Heroes, 50-Strong and local veteran service organizations, to help military talent find employment opportunities in healthcare.
 
HCA Healthcare’s commitment to veterans and military spouses extends throughout their careers. Through its Military Colleague Network, colleagues across the country can build connections, share experiences and find a supportive community as they grow professionally. For colleagues who continue to serve in the military, HCA Healthcare also provides military leave and supplemental pay to eligible colleagues, helping them balance their commitment to service with their careers.
 
The company's efforts have earned national recognition, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Lee Anderson Award in 2015 and the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in 2021, the highest recognition given by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Since 2024, HCA Healthcare has also been designated as a Tennessee Veteran Ready Business for its commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans.
 
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About HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a 551-bed acute care hospital serving the Lake Houston area for 35 years. It features the region’s only Level II trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center and a certified chest pain center. The hospital is recognized for excellence in advanced neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s and children’s services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the area’s only pediatric emergency department. The hospital is a 2024-2026 recipient of Healthgrades' "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" and "50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence" awards. Learn more at HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/kingwood.
 
About HCA Houston Healthcare
HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With a colleague base of 15,000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 outpatient surgery centers, 26 freestanding emergency centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the new University of Houston College of Medicine. For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.

News Release: 11/11/2026

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