Gulf Coast Medical Center,Wharton

Details

Name :

Gulf Coast Medical Center,Wharton

Address  :

1400 Highway 59

Town  :

Wharton

State  :

Texas

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

77488

Phone  :

979 532 2500

Web URL  :


Description

Mission and Values
Gulf Coast Medical Center is a 161bed acute care center serving a population of approximately 200000 residents between Houston and Victoria Texas The hospital is located in Wharton Texas which is approximately 55 miles southwest of downtown Houston and just 30 miles from Sugar Land Texas recently named by Money Magazine as one of the top US cities in which to live

Gulf Coast is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations JCAHO In partnership with more than 50 area physicians the hospital provides a full range of medical services to meet the healthcare needs of the community it proudly serves

We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of local leaders overseeing the operations of the hospital see our management team and board of trustees

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide exceptional care and service in a safe environment We strive to achieve the highest quality outcomes by adhering to our values and exceeding the customers expectations

Vision Statement
Gulf Coast Medical Centers vision is to be the healthcare leader of our region

Values
Integrity

Innovation

Compassion

Accountability

Respectfulness

Competitiveness

Commitment

Loyalty

Enthusiasm

Efficiency

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