Family & Community Medicine
LOCATION
The City of Abilene
Abilene, with a population averaging 120,000, has a strong sense of community that produces a small-town feel with all the conveniences of the big City. Under the crystal skies of Central Texas lies the heart of recreation and hospitality. Abilene preserves the traditional heritage of the Old West while providing all the exciting advantages of a thriving contemporary city. Abilene is famous for its friendly, helpful people and that attitude extends to motels, restaurants, and businesses. Experience every cuisine from South of the Border to Southern Italy, and the best Mesquite BBQ. Historic downtown Abilene is rich in western tradition, antiques, specialty shops, the Arts, and is home to the historic Grace Museum and Paramount Theater. For Texas' brand of excitement, don't miss the Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo held every May and the West Texas Fair and Rodeo held each September.
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Hendrick Health System
The principal site for the resident training is Hendrick Health System, a non profit organization with nearly 3000 employees. This 511-bed JCAHO accredited hospital with a level III Trauma Center, women's center, rehabilitation hospital, cancer center, and numerous other innovative services serves as the hub of healthcare services across 22 counties in the Texas Midwest. Hendrick has been one of the the first to offer aggressive, innovative treatments and preventive healthcare measures ranging from services such as cancer screenings and pre-natal education courses to electro-physiology procedures and pediatric intensive care.
Hendrick is an institution where people can feel a strong sense of belonging - an advanced medical provider the people of the Texas Midwest can call their own. There are numerous ways Hendrick is involved in the community, not just from a healthcare perspective, but from the various services Hendrick provides to the community. These services include: The Children's Miracle Network, First Care Health Plans, First*Choice Membership Club, Hendrick Balance Center, Hendrick Cancer Center, Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation, Vera West Women's Center, Hendrick Birth Place, Hendrick Health Club, Hendrick Hearing HealthCare, Hendrick Heartsaver Network, Hendrick Hospice Care, Hendrick HouseCalls, Hendrick League House, Hendrick Long Term Acute Care, Hendrick Medical Center Foundation, Hendrick Medical Supply, Hendrick Professional Pharmacy, Hendrick Radiology Center, Hendrick Regional Laboratory, Hendrick Retirement Village, Hendrick Sleep Disorders Center, Lifeline Emergency Response System, Level III Trauma Center, Meek Blood Center, Meek Children's Hospital, Pastoral Care, Sellers Health Sciences Library, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Volunteer Services and more.
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