DHR Health Wins Statewide Award at Annual Texas Workforce Conference  

The RGV Employer Was Honored with the Large Employer of the Year Award

McAllen, TX – Nominated by Workforce Solutions (WFS), Doctor Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) Health was recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) as the Large Employer of the Year at the 24th Annual Texas Workforce Conference Employer Awards virtual ceremony on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The Large Employer of the Year Award honors a large, private-sector employer whose efforts and initiatives have had an extraordinary effect on the state of Texas, other employers, workers, and the communities in which the employer does business.  

DHR Health is a physician-owned health system boasting over 500 beds offering some of the most comprehensive medical care in the Rio Grande Valley. As an employer, they are committed to excellence for every patient, every encounter, every time. It is through that commitment they find themselves at the forefront of latest most innovative projects, always searching for solutions, and finding ways to leverage its resources to expand services for the betterment of the community.  

Anabel Arellano, Director of Recruitment for DHR Health, said “DHR Health and the community are extremely thankful to Workforce Solutions for their commitment to ensuring that job seekers and employers have access to the resources they need to thrive in employment.”

“DHR Health is honored to receive this recognition,” said Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., Chief Medical Compliance Officer at DHR Health. “We are lucky to have an incredible team of employees who each serve a critical role in our organization and go above and beyond with each patient,” Hernandez continued. “Their dedication, commitment, and care to our patients was especially incredible to witness during the pandemic,” he added. “As one of the largest employers in the region, we are lucky to have an extraordinary team of employees and we value their dedication to DHR Health and their service to our communities,” said Hernandez. 

WFS leadership expressed pride at the partnership between DHR Health and WFS. “DHR Health is a staple in our community,” said WFS Chief Executive Officer, Francisco Almaraz. “The honor is well-deserved, and it is the first time an employer from the Rio Grande Valley has won this distinguished statewide award.” Sonia Falcon, WFS Board of Director’s Chairwoman, added “Congratulations to DHR Health, for their demonstrated commitment to hire, train and invest in local workers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.”

DHR Health has proven to be a committed community partner, from providing access to quality healthcare to investing in the local workforce and building capacity for future generations which have contributed to the sustainability of economic prosperity in the Rio Grande Valley.   

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