Gonzales county, TX
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Gonzales County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 19,807. The county is named for its county seat, the city of Gonzales. The county was created in 1836 and organized the following year.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Gonzales County is located in the South Texas Region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county is approximately 1,070 square miles in size, with a population density of about 18 people per square mile.
History[edit | edit source]
- Gonzales County was established in 1836, following the Texas Revolution. It was named after the city of Gonzales, which had played a key role in the revolution as the site of the Battle of Gonzales, the first military engagement of the revolution.
Healthcare in Gonzales County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Gonzales County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Gonzales Healthcare Systems and Memorial Hospital.
Gonzales Healthcare Systems[edit | edit source]
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems is a comprehensive healthcare provider serving the residents of Gonzales County. The system includes a hospital, a nursing home, and several clinics. The hospital, Gonzales Memorial Hospital, is a 30-bed acute care facility offering a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.
Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Memorial Hospital is another major healthcare provider in Gonzales County. It is a full-service hospital offering a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized care for patients with chronic illnesses.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Gonzales County is provided by the Gonzales Independent School District, which operates several schools in the county, including Gonzales High School, Gonzales Junior High School, and several elementary schools.
Economy[edit | edit source]
- The economy of Gonzales County is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including corn, cotton, and soybeans. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, and tourism is a significant source of revenue, with visitors drawn to the county's historic sites and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Transportation in Gonzales County is facilitated by several major highways, including U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 183, and Texas State Highway 97. The county is also served by the Gonzales Municipal Airport.
See Also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Gonzales County official website
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems official website
- Memorial Hospital official website
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Gonzales county, TX
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattenbach Sean 1225415359 | M | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine | 2015 | Family Practice | Gonzales | TX | 78629 | |||||
| Walker Christopher 1326225822 | M | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio | 2005 | Family Practice | Gonzales | TX | 78629 | |||||
| Eska Terry 1558470864 | MD | M | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | 1973 | Internal Medicine | 1605 N Sarah Dewitt Dr | Gonzales | TX | 78629 | 8306724995 |
Gonzales county, TX - Specialists
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Ortiz Aguilera Daniel 1558898049 | M | Other | 2016 | Physician Assistant | Gonzales Health System | Gonzales | TX | 78629 | ||||
| Payne William 1124062674 | F | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas | 2021 | Physician Assistant | Gonzales Health System | Gonzales | TX | 78629 | 8306727581 |
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