The Initial Tax Rate Isn't "Bait" Calhoun County voters are being asked to approve a maximum property tax rate of 40 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district, after all allowable exemptions, to support the newly created hospital district. The hospital intends to ask the new hospital district board for an initial tax rate of 10 cents. The hospital may [...]
The Financial Strain on Rural Hospitals is Real? Here's How: The financial challenges faced by rural hospitals are multifaceted. Low Medicaid reimbursement rates, rising operational costs, and staffing shortages have made it increasingly difficult for these hospitals to maintain essential services. Obstetrics programs, in particular, are among the leading financial losses for hospitals, prompting many to shut down these departments to preserve overall financial viability. [...]
When is election day? Election Day is May 3, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. As long as you are in line at the time polls close, you will be allowed to cast your ballot. Where do I vote on election day? Calhoun County has multiple precincts and polling places. If you’re early voting, all locations below [...]
Memorial Medical Center has long served as a vital resource for healthcare in Calhoun County. As we look ahead to the upcoming May 3 election — where the creation of a hospital district is on the ballot — an article in the Victoria Advocate sheds light on the challenges our local hospital faces and why this vote is so critical. In the piece, Memorial [...]
🖋️ Come attend our Public Information Session! 📍Where: Memorial Medical Center Community Room located at 815 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas. 📆When: March 14 at 12:00 p.m.
🖋️ Come attend our Public Information Session! 📍Where: Bauer Exhibit Building located at 305 Henry Barber Way, Port Lavaca, Texas 📆When: March 11 at 6:00 p.m.
🖋️ Come attend our Public Information Session! 📍Where: Memorial Medical Center Community Room located at 815 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 📆When: March 7 at 12:00 p.m.
February 19, 2025 Community Forum and Information Session
🖋️ Come attend our Public Information Session! The session will be presented by Memorial Medical Center CEO, Erin Clevenger. 📍Where: VFW Post 4403 located at 16 Konrad Road, Port Lavaca, Texas 📆When: February 19 at 2 p.m.
