Jefferson county, TX
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Jefferson County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson County is a county located in the Coastal Plain or Gulf Prairie region of Southeast Texas. The county was established in 1835 as a municipality of Mexico, which had gained independence from Spain. The county seat of Jefferson County is Beaumont.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson County is bordered by the Neches River and Sabine Lake. The county has a total area of 1,113 square miles, of which 876 square miles is land and 236 square miles is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the 2010 census, the population of Jefferson County was 252,273. The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% White, 33.8% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.0% Asian, and 5.8% from other races.
Healthcare in Jefferson County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jefferson County is provided by several hospitals and healthcare facilities. These include the Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth, and the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas[edit | edit source]
- Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system. The hospital is licensed for 364 beds and offers a variety of services including cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, and women's health.
Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth[edit | edit source]
- Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth is the largest faith-based, not-for-profit hospital in Southeast Texas. The hospital offers a variety of services including cardiovascular services, orthopedics, and women's health.
Medical Center of Southeast Texas[edit | edit source]
- The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is a 224-bed hospital that offers a comprehensive range of health services and specialties. The hospital is known for its cardiovascular services, stroke care, and trauma services.
See Also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Official Jefferson County website
- Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
- Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth
- Medical Center of Southeast Texas
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