The Value of Local Healthcare: Saving Time, Money, and Stress
Investing in local healthcare means value beyond health and safety Having local access to healthcare means more than just the convenience of shorter drive times — it [...]
Community Voices: Why Investing in Local Healthcare Matters
Meet David Gaskamp, a long-time Calhoun County resident and community volunteer who has witnessed both the growth of our hospital and the ongoing need for investment in [...]
The Financial Reasons Behind the Need for a Hospital District
One of the reasons why local residents have asked for the opportunity to vote on creating a hospital district is to provide Memorial Medical Center with a [...]
Hospital District will be Accountable to Calhoun County
Hospital districts, by state law, have an independent volunteer board of directors composed of local residents. This ensures the entity remains accountable to the local community that [...]
Why Local Healthcare Matters: A Look at Memorial Medical Center’s Role in Calhoun County
Memorial Medical Center has been a cornerstone of health and well-being in Calhoun County for 75 years. As our region grows and evolves, ensuring access to local [...]
March 15: Public Information Session
🖋️ Come attend our Public Information Session! 📍Where: Memorial Medical Center Community Room located at 815 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas. 📆When: March 15 at 12:00 [...]
March 11: Public Information Session
🖋️ 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. [...]
March 7: Public Information Session
🖋️ 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 [...]
Community Forum – February 2025
February 19, 2025 Community Forum and Information Session
February 19: Public 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 [...]
Protecting the Future of Health in Calhoun County: A Conversation with Dallas Franklin
Dallas Franklin — a local business owner, father, and committed member of our community — sees a strong hospital in Calhoun County as a critical element to [...]
Press Release: Commissioners Court Orders Special Election to Create New Hospital District
February 12, 2025 (Port Lavaca) – The Calhoun County Commissioners Court today ordered a special election for May 3, 2025 to create a new hospital district for Calhoun [...]
May 3 Hospital District Election Ordered
On Feb. 12, Calhoun County Commissioners ordered an election for May 3 for Calhoun County voters to decide on creating a hospital district for the County. The [...]
Calhoun County Voter Petition
Calhoun County voters submitted a petition to the County Judge on Jan. 29 to create the Calhoun County Hospital District. The petition is the first step in the [...]
Press Release: Commissioners Court Receives Request for Creation of Hospital District
January 29, 2025 (Port Lavaca) – The Calhoun County Commissioners Court today receives a voter-initiated petition to create a new hospital district for the community. The request includes [...]
Supporting Employers and Industry across the Region
With new industries and plants, from nuclear energy to an ethane cracker and polyethylene plant, looking to build in Calhoun County and bring new jobs and economic [...]
What does a hospital district do?
Hospital districts play a vital role in ensuring healthcare access by providing stable, reliable, and predictable funding. Established as governmental entities, their primary purpose is to provide [...]
