Texoma Medical Center

Texoma Medical Center. It is a 296-bed acute care hospital located in Denison, Texas, serving the broader Texoma region of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. The facility operates as a key healthcare provider, offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. Since its founding, it has grown into a regional medical hub with numerous specialized service lines and community programs.

History

The hospital was established in 1965 to address the growing healthcare needs of the Denison and Sherman communities. Its development paralleled the economic and population growth of the Texoma area, influenced by nearby projects like the Lake Texoma reservoir. Over the decades, the center underwent significant expansions, including the addition of new patient towers and specialized departments. These growth phases were often guided by partnerships with larger healthcare systems, such as its later affiliation with Universal Health Services.

Facilities and services

The main campus features a designated Level III Trauma Center and a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute. Key facilities include The Women’s Center, which provides obstetrical and neonatal care, and a dedicated Oncology department offering Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy. The hospital also operates a Behavioral Health Center, an advanced Imaging center with MRI and CT scan technology, and a 24-hour Emergency department. Surgical services encompass robotic-assisted procedures, orthopedics, and Neurosurgery.

Medical staff and affiliations

A multidisciplinary team of over 200 physicians represents specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonology. The medical staff is credentialed through the hospital's organized Medical Staff structure and participates in graduate medical education through various residency programs. Texoma Medical Center is part of the national network of Universal Health Services, a Fortune 500 company. This affiliation provides access to broader clinical resources and supports partnerships with institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for specialized care protocols.

Accreditations and recognitions

The hospital maintains full accreditation from The Joint Commission, a benchmark for quality and patient safety in American healthcare. Its cardiac catheterization lab has received certification from the American College of Cardiology. Furthermore, the facility has been recognized by the American Heart Association for achievement in stroke and heart attack care. These accreditations are supported by ongoing quality initiatives monitored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Community involvement

Community outreach includes hosting annual health fairs, CPR training classes, and free diabetes screening events across Grayson County. The hospital sponsors local events such as the Denison July 4th celebration and supports area schools through the Future Farmers of America and health education programs. Its Mobile Health Unit provides preventive services to outlying communities in the Texoma region, partnering with organizations like the American Cancer Society for awareness campaigns.

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