Harlingen Medical Center

Harlingen Medical Center. Located in Harlingen, Texas, the medical center is a part of the Prime Healthcare system, which operates numerous hospitals across the United States, including Encino Hospital Medical Center and Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center. The hospital provides a range of medical services to the residents of Cameron County, Texas, and surrounding areas, including Brownsville, Texas, and San Benito, Texas. The medical center is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, as recognized by The Joint Commission, and is affiliated with University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

● Overview

The medical center offers a wide range of medical services, including Cardiology, Oncology, and Neurology, and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan. The hospital's medical staff includes specialists from Harvard Medical School, Stanford University School of Medicine, and University of California, Los Angeles. The medical center is also a teaching hospital, providing training to residents from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and Baylor College of Medicine. The hospital's commitment to quality care is reflected in its partnership with American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society.

● History

The medical center has a long history of providing medical care to the community, dating back to its founding in 1982. Over the years, the hospital has undergone significant expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new Emergency department in 2005, and a Cancer center in 2010. The hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to quality care, receiving awards from American Hospital Association, and Healthgrades. The medical center's history is also marked by its affiliation with Texas Medical Association, and American Medical Association.

● Services

The medical center offers a wide range of medical services, including Surgery, Pediatrics, and Rehabilitation medicine. The hospital's Intensive care unit (ICU) is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and staffed by specialists from Johns Hopkins University, and University of Pennsylvania Health System. The medical center also offers a range of diagnostic services, including Laboratory medicine, and Radiology, and is affiliated with Quest Diagnostics, and LabCorp. The hospital's commitment to patient care is reflected in its partnership with American Red Cross, and United Way.

● Facilities

The medical center's facilities include a Hospital building, Emergency department, and Outpatient clinic. The hospital's Operating room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and staffed by specialists from Cleveland Clinic, and Mayo Clinic. The medical center also has a Pharmacy (shop), and a Cafeteria, and is affiliated with Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy. The hospital's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for patients, and are recognized by American Society for Healthcare Engineering, and Facilities Guidelines Institute.

● Accreditation_and_Awards

The medical center is accredited by The Joint Commission, and has received awards from Healthgrades, and Leapfrog Group. The hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to quality care, receiving awards from American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society. The medical center is also a member of American Hospital Association, and Texas Hospital Association, and is affiliated with University of Texas System, and Texas A&M University System. The hospital's accreditation and awards reflect its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, as recognized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Committee for Quality Assurance.

● Patient_Care

The medical center is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, and has a range of programs and services in place to support patients, including Case management, and Social work. The hospital's Patient advocacy program is designed to support patients and their families, and is affiliated with American Patient Advocacy Association, and National Patient Advocate Foundation. The medical center also has a range of support services, including Chaplaincy, and Interpreter, and is recognized by National Association of Social Workers, and American College of Healthcare Executives. The hospital's commitment to patient care is reflected in its partnership with American Medical Association, and American Nurses Association.