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North Texas Community Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Nov. 8, after Wise Regional’s board met Nov. 5 and voted to offer $20 million for the hospital, including a $1 million debtor-in-possession loan and $19 million for the hospital’s assets. Wise Regional was the only bidder for the facility and the sale of the facility was approved on March 26, 2013.

By combining the talent, experience and resources of both organizations, patients can expect more coordinated care – ultimately enhancing patient care quality and satisfaction while enabling more efficient use of resources.

Wise Regional Health System is investing in resources and technology to bring better care closer to home. As a patient of Wise Regional Health System, you will have greater access to a range of specialists, technology and advanced medicine, close to home. Your provider will alert you if there are any changes that affect your care.

No. The Emergency Room will remain fully operational, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

From Wednesday, 3/27 – Monday, 4/8, the majority of patients will be transferred to the main Decatur Campus for care, before reopening for facility improvements. Our goal is to maximize the infrastructure efficiencies within the facility, so that the Decatur and Bridgeport campuses will operate seamlessly together.

These include: Staging, placement and testing of computer systems; Software upgrades, Implementation of Electronic Medical Records; Installation of new medical equipment; Transitioning of new supply vendors and a barcode scanning system which automates re-ordering of surgical, lab and office supplies; Upgrades to the HVAC venting system to reduce energy costs and consumption; Additional training of employees and more.

Yes. The ownership change does not affect your relationship with your doctor.

If you are currently using a Family Practice physician for obstetric care, please see the Expectant Mother section below.

Yes. Your insurance coverage will be honored as it is now.

Your medical records will remain at the Bridgeport Campus location.

Expectant mothers currently utilizing a Family Practice physician for their obstetric care and wish to deliver at Wise Regional Health System are asked to transfer their care to any of the local OB/GYN’s listed below:

These physicians’ offices are all located at 2451 S. FM 51 in Decatur.

Expectant mothers should identify themselves as a “Transfer Patient” and provide their current physician’s name providing prenatal care. An information release authorization may be required.

She should go immediately to the Emergency Room Admissions at Wise Regional Health System, Decatur campus and will be treated even if she has not transferred her care to an OB/GYN. Wise Regional has a Board Certified OB/GYN on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle obstetric needs; and, Board Certified Pediatricians available to handle newborn care.

Yes.