A Tradition of Quality When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality counts. And a long tradition of providing medical care in a comfortable and convenient environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients cared for by the doctors and nurses at Northwest Texas Healthcare System each year. As a designated tertiary care academic institution, the hospital provides physicians and patients advanced technological innovations for diagnosis and treatment of the most acute clinical conditions. The emergency department is a certified Level-III Trauma Center and sees approximately 57,000 patients annually. In May 1996, Northwest Texas Healthcare System was re-established as a for-profit hospital. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, with the distinction of "Commendation" on two consecutive surveys, and licensed by the state Regulatory Affairs Department. 404 acute care licensed beds 85 behavioral care licensed beds Nearly 14,000 admissions and more than 245,000 outpatient visits each year Level III Trauma Center More than 50,000 emergency department visits each year More than 1,800 employees Centers of Excellence include Women's Health, Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Trauma/Emergency Department, Mental Health and Heart