Tarrant county, TX
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Tarrant County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Tarrant County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,809,034. It is Texas's third-most populous county and the 16th-most populous in the United States. Its county seat is Fort Worth.
- Tarrant County, named after General Edward H. Tarrant, was established in 1849. The county is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Tarrant County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Tarrant County, with numerous healthcare facilities providing services to the residents. These facilities range from hospitals, clinics, to specialized healthcare centers.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- JPS Health Network is a major healthcare provider in Tarrant County. It is a tax-supported public health network in Fort Worth. It operates John Peter Smith Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and numerous neighborhood health centers.
- Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of inpatients and outpatients served. It has more than 350 points of access, including Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
- Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth is a hospital operated by Baylor Scott & White Health. It is a comprehensive medical center serving the residents of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Cook Children's Medical Center is a pediatric healthcare provider in Tarrant County. It offers a full range of health and wellness services for children from birth through adolescence.
- Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas operates several clinics in Tarrant County, providing a range of reproductive and general health services.
Specialized Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]
- Cancer Care Services is a nonprofit organization in Tarrant County that provides help for cancer patients and their families.
- Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County offers resources and services for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
- Tarrant County Public Health is the local public health agency, providing a variety of health services to the community, including immunizations, disease control, and health education.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Tarrant County is diverse and comprehensive, with a wide range of facilities and services available to meet the health needs of the community. From hospitals and clinics to specialized centers, Tarrant County's healthcare system strives to provide quality care for all its residents.
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Primary Care Tarrant county, TX
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Texas | |
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