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Emergency Room

The MidCoast Health System offers state of the art emergency rooms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle emergencies. We are well equipped to treat all types of injuries and illnesses. Emergency services are offered at: El Campo Memorial Hospital (Level 4 trauma certified and LifeFlight helipad available) Palacios Community Medical Center (LifeFlight helipad available) MidCoast Medical Central …

Surgery Services

MidCoast Health System surgery division is dedicated to serving patients with the highest level of care when it comes to their medical / surgical needs. Our surgery department offers: General Surgery Endoscopy Orthopedics Podiatry In-Patient Surgery Out-Patient Surgery Urology Gynecology We maintain the highest standards of clinical practice to serve people of our community. Our surgery team serves many patients …

Cardiac Services

El Campo Memorial Hospital performs the following Cardiac Services at our El Campo Memorial Hospital: Cardiac Catheterization: installs cardio devices; defibrillator, pacemakers, loop recorders & monitors devices Performs Cardio conversions and Transesophageal echograms Holter monitor studies in office, EKG Carotid angiograms and aortic perfusion Reads stress test, echocardiograms Manages Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation Supervises with …

Wound Care

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation or other conditions which can slow the body’s healing process. These wounds can not only cause severe health risks but can also reduce the patients’ quality of life by causing pain and discomfort, reduced mobility and the fear of amputation. Treating a wound that won’t heal can be …

DOT Physicals

MidCoast Health System provides DOT physicals in Wharton, Bay City and El Campo. An updated physical examination is required every two years by The Department of Transportation (DOT) for applicants and holders of commercial drivers’ licenses. When you need to renew your DOT physical, stay local and save time. Choose from our licensed medical examiners listed on the Federal Motor …

Orthopedics

MidCoast Health System offers orthopedic services with a specialization in sports medicine. We offer comprehensive orthopedic services including: Arthroscopic surgeries Fractures, sprains, and traumatic injury diagnosis and treatment Advanced ligament reconstruction Hand injuries and surgery Foot injuries and surgery Ankle injuries and surgery Elbow injuries and surgery Shoulder injuries and surgery Knee injuries and surgery Work related injuries Bone and …

IV Therapy and Transfusions

MidCoast Health System offers IV therapy, infusions and transfusions to serve patients every day. Under a prescription order from a physician, this therapy is offered when a patient’s condition is so severe that it can’t be treated by oral medications. Infusion therapy may be used for treatment of cancer, chronic pain, dehydration, gastrointestinal (GI) problems, heart failure, immunodeficiency disorders, malnutrition, …

Swing Bed Program

MidCoast Health System offers a Medicare sponsored “Swing Bed Program” which allows a patient to stay in the hospital for a longer period of time and be under the observation and care of their physician and nurse. It’s called the “swing” bed because it “swings” patients from acute care to skilled care who need temporary and transitional care. Patients are …

Intensive Care

MidCoast Health System understands that intensive care and critical care is crucially important to patients. Our intensive care unit (ICU) provides individualized, specialized nursing care. Visual observation and electronic monitoring of the patients helps to provide high quality care. The unit is a place where caring professionals work as a team utilizing their skills to treat the seriously ill patient. …

Sleep Study

Get a Good Night’s Sleep! If you’re struggling with sleep issues, let the MidCoast Health System team help you get the rest you deserve. Sleep Apnea Basics Sleep Apnea is a disorder of breathing during sleep. Typically it is accompanied by loud snoring. Apnea during sleep consists of brief periods throughout the night in which breathing stops. People with sleep …

Pulmonary Rehab

Do you have problems with COPD, shortness of breath or other breathing problems? The MidCoast Health System team can help. We can help you: Breathe better Have more energy Improve your life! Our custom designed program includes a multi-faceted approach to combat the progression of your disease and relieve your medical symptoms.  We will help you decrease your disability and …