UT Health
UT Health East Texas is passionate about delivering the highest quality care with unmatched compassion , outstanding service , and innovative technology .
At UT Health Athens , they believe that when you feel better , Athens gets better too . That ’ s why they are proud to deliver world-class care right in your backyard at 2000 S . Palestine .
Since they know the future of East Texas depends on Athens ’ health and wellness , they deliver superior , compassionate service every day and have a patient-centered philosophy . They know that when the patient comes first , everything else falls into place .
UT Health Athens believes in East Texas - its spirit , its people , its history , and its future and that is why their mission is to bring the top care that the people of East Texas deserve .
The UT Health family joined ETMC in 2018 and that partnership delivered a stronger network of hospitals and clinics , specialized centers of healthcare excellence , regional rehabilitation / fitness network , regional trauma / emergency system , regional home health coverage , and extensive healthcare delivery programs for this area .
UT Health Athens works to make East Texas healthier in every way and is committed to serving Henderson County and advancing healthcare in home communities to the highest level possible .
UT Health Athens invests in the future of our community every day and is involved in sponsoring many community events , health education , and support groups .
They are active in training future medical leaders and partnering with regional schools to produce experienced medical professionals who are committed to Athens . They also work with local agencies and authorities to assist people with behavioral health issues , adult and child protection needs , and treatment for victims of sexual assault .
The UT Health system offers free wireless internet for visitors and patients , free parking , vending machines , gift shop , free shuttle , and language assistance .
Their mission is to care for their patients , their families , and each other and they do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future . With values like integrity , compassion , accountability , respect , excellence , and responsibility , UT Health Athens has a vision to be your health partner for life . Medical Services provided include : Asthma / Allergy / Immunology , Bariatrics , Behavioral Health , Breast Care , Cancer Care , Cardiac Care , Colon Screening , Covid-19 Recovery Clinic , DOT Physical Exams , Diabetes Care , Digestive Diseases , Ear / Nose / Throat , Emergency Care , Employer Health Solutions , Endocrinology , Facial Plastics / Cosmetic Surgery , Family Medicine , Fitness , Home Health , Imaging , Infectious Diseases , Infusion Therapy , Intensive Care , Internal Medicine , Labor & Delivery , Laboratory , Lung Care , Neurology , Occupational Medicine , Orthopedics , Pain Management , Pathology , Pediatrics , Podiatry , Rehabilitation , Rheumatology , Silver Elite , Sleep Medicine , Sports Medicine , Surgery , Urgent Care , Urology , Vein Care , Women ’ s Health , and Wound Care .
For more information visit www . uthealtheasttexas . com or call 903-676-1000 .
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