Winkler county, TX

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Winkler County, Texas[edit | edit source]

Winkler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,110. Its county seat is Kermit. The county was created in 1887 and organized in 1910. It is named for Clinton M. Winkler, a Colonel in the Confederate Army.

Healthcare in Winkler County, Texas[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Winkler County, Texas is primarily provided by two main facilities: Winkler County Memorial Hospital and Kermit Family Health Clinic.

Winkler County Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

Winkler County Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Kermit, Texas. It is a critical access hospital, meaning it is a rural community hospital that has been given special designation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The hospital provides emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services.

According to the latest data, the hospital has a total of 19 beds. The hospital's emergency room had 3,500 visits in the most recent year reported. The hospital is also equipped with advanced medical technology and employs a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

Kermit Family Health Clinic[edit | edit source]

Kermit Family Health Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Kermit, Texas. The clinic provides a range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health services, and pediatric care. The clinic is staffed by board-certified family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners.

The clinic is committed to improving the health of the community by providing high-quality, patient-centered care. It offers same-day appointments and accepts most insurance plans.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Winkler County, Texas is comprehensive and accessible, with facilities like Winkler County Memorial Hospital and Kermit Family Health Clinic providing a wide range of services. These facilities play a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of the county's residents.

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Primary Care Winkler county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Heathcote John 1295117836 M Other 2015 Internal Medicine Kermit TX 79745



Winkler county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Wilson Mark 1568402121 MD M Howard University College Of Medicine 1993 Emergency Medicine Kermit TX 79745



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