Anna Mayor Nate Pike addresses the group gathered at the new Texoma Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department in Anna.
TMC brings cutting-edge emergency care to Anna By Joyce Godwin Photos by Xaviar Jukes
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efore now, a trip for emergency medical attention was a 15-minute drive to McKinney from Anna or even longer to Sherman. Texoma Medical Center has changed all that with the opening of a freestanding emergency department north of White Street on the east side of U.S. Highway 75. During the recent ribbon cutting for the facility orchestrated by the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce, Anna Mayor Nate Pike said, “This is a place of healing. TMC had the forward thinking to understand the importance of moving up 75, and here we are, right in the middle of it. It’s a great time to be in this community.” He added that TMC is a great community partner. Ron Seal, president and CEO of TMC, told the crowd gathered for the event that it is an honor to be in Anna. “We have 15,000 square feet of space including a Cat Scan, a 24/7 X-ray and a 3D mammography machine with 13 exam rooms and access to 450 medical specialists.” Seal went on to say TMC invested approximately $16 million in the facility and there will soon be retail development just south of the ER project. Seal also complimented TMC’s Director of Outpatient Services Jared Johnson. “He made this happen. He’s been here day and night spending numerous hours to be sure we would be ready.” The ER at Anna also has an outpatient imaging center that includes open MRI, 3D digital mammography, CT scan, and ultrasound. Same day appointments are available for those services pending insurance pre-certification. X-ray services will also
be available 24/7, without the need for an appointment. The facility opened September 1. It is located at 710 Hackberry Drive and will be open 24 hours, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical emergencies. In addition to services mentioned above, the ER offers laboratory services, and is staffed by boardcertified and board-eligible physicians. And because ER at Anna operates under TMC’s hospital license, most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Seal said, “In the event that a patient needs hospitalized care, ER at Anna provides direct admission to Texoma Medical Center, or arranges transfer to a hospital of the patient’s choosing. This facility is an entry point into the TMC healthcare system, and provides patients with access to over 450 world-class providers and specialists.” For more information about ER at Anna, please visit the website at https://www.texomamedicalcenter.net/services/emergency-department/er-at-anna.
About Texoma Medical Center Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, serving the healthcare needs of the Texoma region. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialty and surgical services. Texoma Medical Center has been rated one of the safest hospitals in the nation receiving an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safe healthcare. More than 3,500 employees, 450 multi-specialty physicians, and more than 100 volunteers are essential in maintaining TMC’s dedication to providing quality healthcare and excellence.
Anna Mayor Nate Pike, left, talks with former Grayson County Judge and TMC board member Horace Groff during the reception that followed the TMC emergency room ribbon cutting.
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