Big Bend Regional Medical Center

Details

Name :

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

Address  :

2600 Highway 118 North

Town  :

Alpine

State  :

Texas

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

79830

Phone  :

432 837 3447

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Family Practice
  • General Surgeon
  • Podiatry
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 25

Other Facilities

  • X-Ray


History

Our History
Originally named Brewster Memorial Hospital in 1957 Big Bend Regional Medical Center BBRMC has experienced considerable change but continues to provide the same commitment to care for people in the tricounty area Like most things BBRMC was born from needin this case the need for a healthcare facility closer than Pecos to have a baby treat a heart attack or care for a snakebite In short quality acute care medicine thats close by

Formerly located at 801 E Brown St BBRMC moved to a brandnew facility at North Highway 118 in October 1999 Our desire to provide quality care for our friends and neighbors has never changed
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