TEXARKANA, TX — Christus St. Michael Health System will build a new emergency center on the northeast corner of Gibson Lane and Arista Boulevard in Texarkana on March 28.
Construction on the 12,000-square-foot facility will begin after groundbreaking and is expected to be completed in summer 2024.
An investment of over $17 million, the new facility will offer 12 treatment rooms, state-of-the-art full-service imaging and 24-hour emergency services, including on-site testing services. Additionally, the facility’s site is easily accessible and designed with future development in mind.
said Jason Adams, President and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Michael. Michael Health Systems. “The new emergency center complements the emergency services provided at the main St. Michael campus and increases our ability to provide extended emergency care.”
Medical staff includes board-certified emergency medicine physicians who specialize in attending to the immediate needs of patients suffering from minor illnesses, emergency medical conditions, fractures, or more serious injuries and illnesses. Includes nurses.
“When faced with a medical emergency, the new CHRISTUS St. Michael’s Emergency Center is a full-service hospital resource that can meet your needs if your condition calls for the next level of care, It’s reassuring to know that our staff and technology are backing us up,” said Chris Glenney, Chief Executive Officer of CHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas.
Serving the Texarkana region for over 100 years, the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is a major driver of economic development in the region and one of its largest employers.
“Additionally, the new emergency center will create additional jobs and strengthen CHRISTUS St. Michael’s commitment to growth in the region,” said Glenney.
“For generations people have placed their trust in St. Michael Christus to care for this community. That trust is sacred to all throughout our ministry.” Adams said. “As the health care needs of this region grow, we will expand our services and capabilities to ensure that our residents have access to the high-quality, faith-based care they have come to expect and deserve.”
