Texas Health Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Treating Severe Maternal Hypertension

ARLINGTON, Texas - Six Texas Health hospitals have been recognized with 2025 NCTTRAC Maternal Severe Hypertension Treatment Awards across the Gold, Silver and Bronze categories, highlighting their commitment to providing timely, high-quality care for patients experiencing severe hypertension during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

The awards, presented by the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC), recognize the facilities' success in providing timely care for obstetric patients with severe hypertension by meeting a regional goal of treating at least 80% of patients within one hour of diagnosis. Facilities earn Gold recognition for meeting the goal in all four quarters of the calendar year, Silver recognition for meeting the goal in three quarters, and Bronze recognition for meeting the goal in two quarters.

"Severe hypertension during pregnancy and the postpartum period can lead to serious complications, even death, if left untreated. As high blood pressure during pregnancy continues to rise, rapid identification and treatment are more important than ever," said Sheila Chhutani, M.D., an OB-GYN and medical director of Texas Health's Women and Infants Health service line. "We are proud to see these Texas Health facilities recognized for excellence in maternal care and patient safety."

Maternal severe hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 160/110 mmHg or higher and is considered a medical emergency. Treatment within 60 minutes is critical because it significantly lowers the risk of hemorrhagic stroke and other severe complications.

The following Texas Health hospitals earned NCTTRAC maternal severe hypertension recognition:

Gold Award:

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Silver Award:

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South*

Bronze Award:

Texas Health Hospital Frisco

*Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South is a joint venture involving Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth. Doctors on the medical staffs practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital. © 2026 Texas Health Resources.