EXCELLENT
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Serving as the regional health care center for eastern
Texas, Tyler is home to some of medicine's most advanced care. Some
examples of the services available are University of Texas Health
Center, East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances Hospital.
HEALTHSOUTH
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Tyler is a 63 bed JCAHO
and CARF accredited hospital conveniently located near the
hospital
district.
The
University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
As a member of the prestigious University of Texas System since
1977, the university of Texas Health Center at Tyler has evolved
into a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient health care facility
while expanding its research and education mission. Over 70 primary
care and specialty physicians, a broad spectrum of clinic services
and a 150-bed acute care hospital are conveniently located under
one
roof. Additionally, the Health Center provides continuing medical
education to the community. Finally, scientists at UT Health Center
are conducting biomedical research into some of today's most pressing
health and medical problems.
East
Texas Medical Center
East Texas Medical Center Tyler serves as the flagship facility
for the ETMC Regional Health Care System. East Texas' largest
hospital,
ETMC Tyler is a self-owned, not-for-profit, referral facility
specializing in acute care medicine and offering a "continuum of care" approach
designed to provide regional care for all major medical services.
ETMC Tyler
takes a broad, community-minded approach to extending quality care
to residents of East Texas through regional centers of excellence.
These include the area's first and only Level 1 trauma center, a
state-of-the-art rehabilitation center, advanced oncology care and
a full range of behavioral health services for all age groups, including
seniors.
Trinity
Mother Frances Health System
Wherever you are in east Texas, you are never far from the quality
medical care provided by Trinity Mother Frances Health System. Mother
Frances Hospital, a 358-bed facility in Tyler, recently was named
one of the nation's best-performing hospitals for open-heart surgery.
Trinity Mother Frances Health System is also recognized for outstanding
patient care for cancer, diabetes, neuro and orthopedic disorders
and urologic disease. DirectCARE centers offer quick, convenient
care for minor emergencies or illnesses. They are open extended
hours, seven days a week. Retirees living throughout East Texas
appreciate easy access to quality medical clinics.
Concerned
about finding a new doctor? TeleCare Plus offers physician referrals
and 24-hour access to a registered nurse to answer your health questions.
In Texas call toll-free 1-800-535-9799. Outside the state call (903)531-5678.
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