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    About Us

    Palestine Regional Medical Center (PRMC) comprises two facilities ‒ PRMC Hospital and PRMC’s West Campus ‒ the latter of which includes behavioral health services. For more than 60 years, the citizens of Anderson County and the surrounding area have depended on the Palestine Regional healthcare facilities and the comprehensive care they provide, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Approximately 500 employees and 40 volunteers work closely with the PRMC medical staff, which includes more than 70 physicians representing more than two dozen different medical specialties. 

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    Quality Healthcare Close to Home

    Palestine Regional Medical Center is guided by a strong vision of what healthcare can and should be. At the center of this vision is the patient. Our goal is to provide a personalized experience designed to make each guest feel like our one and only.

    Caring for generations past, present, and future, Palestine Regional Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. We are dedicated to promoting wellness, preventing illness, and ensuring accessible and high-quality medical care for all.

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    Partnership with ScionHealth

    In December 2021, Palestine Regional Medical Center became a founding member of ScionHealth. Based in Louisville, KY, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states, including Palestine Regional Medical Center. Both ScionHealth and Palestine Regional Medical Center are focused on driving innovation, serving their communities, and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes.

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    The Palestine, Texas Community

    Palestine is a graceful, romantic city, second only to Galveston in the number of historic Texas landmarks, with over 1,600 historical sites. Educational opportunities abound in this community. Palestine has two school districts: Palestine Independent School District includes five elementary campuses, one intermediate campus, one middle school, and one high school, with programs for gifted and talented students as well as high school honors and advanced placement courses. Westwood School District employs almost 200 teachers with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1 and programs in special education, gifted and talented, and honors.

    Trinity Valley Community College has served the Palestine community since 1972, offering vocational, technical, and associate degree programs as well as diverse continuing education and community services. The University of Texas at Tyler is breaking ground for an $8 million campus expansion project. They will continue to add more four-year degree programs. Other higher education institutions within driving distance include Texas A&M at College Station, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, and Tyler Junior College.

    The Palestine Community Theater produces four plays each season. Named the "Outstanding Library in the United States" in 1992, the Palestine Public Library has more than 70,000 volumes. The Palestine Civic Center offers 25,000 square feet of entertainment possibilities under one roof. Palestine is the host of the Spring Dogwood Trails Festival, the annual Hot Pepper Festival, and the Texas State Railroad's Polar Express.

    Recreation

    Just 20 miles north of town, the 25,000-acre Lake Palestine offers abundant opportunities to fish, sail, camp or simply relax. Just north of town is Davey Dogwood Park, 200 acres of streams, trees, and winding roads. In addition, there are 700 acres in the Palestine Community Forest. Additional recreational opportunities include golf, canoeing, cycling, hiking, and tennis. Or you can enjoy a ride on the Texas State Railroad, featuring a 1896 train pulled by one of the original steam locomotives, that takes you on a 30-mile tour of scenic East Texas forests. The Palestine YMCA offers a full range of services from youth sports activities to programs for senior citizens, all designed to help promote healthy lifestyles.

     
     

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