Company Research Report: Rice Medical Center
Company Overview
Name
Rice Medical Center
Mission of the Company
Providing quality health services at reasonable cost to those served in their communities.
Founded
- Year: 1942
- Location: Eagle Lake, Texas
Key People
No specific names of key people such as executives or board members are provided in the data.
Headquarters
- Location: 600 South Austin Rd, Eagle Lake, TX 77434
Number of Employees
No specific information about the number of employees is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
Rice Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Trauma IV designation, known for its comprehensive healthcare services in Eagle Lake and surrounding areas including the greater Colorado County area and parts of Austin and Wharton Counties.
Products and Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Provides high-tech imaging equipment and skilled staff service like larger hospitals with the friendly, fast service a small hospital can provide.
Emergency Medicine
Offers excellent 24/7 emergency care with trained nursing staff and physicians.
Inpatient Care
Provides excellent care in an effective healing environment with trained nursing staff and physicians.
Laboratory
Acts as a trusted laboratory partner providing quality medical lab tests as a diagnostic aid to physicians in a timely manner.
Lighthouse RMC
Offers support for mental wellness with a caring and compassionate staff.
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Provides a comprehensive rehabilitative service, including both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy.
Respiratory Therapy
Offers comprehensive diagnostic services for the heart and lungs to all ages.
Rice Medical Associates
A Rural Health Clinic practice with two locations increasing access to primary care services for patients in rural communities.
Sleep Study
Offers comfortable accommodations to ensure meaningful results.
Specialty Services
Provides specialty services with the convenience of local service.
Surgical Department
Dedicated to providing high-level care to all patients with surgical needs, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
Swing Bed Program
Provides opportunities for recovery from an acute illness or surgery requiring further rehabilitation.
Telemedicine
Enhances primary care services to rural school districts and remote locations.
WoundCare
A comprehensive wound healing center that specializes in chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds.
Recent Developments
New Products/Services Launched
- Telemedicine Program: Introduced in March 2015, focusing on providing primary care services to rural school districts and remote locations.
- TelePsych Services: Added in September 2016 with psychiatric services led by Dr. Prashant Gajwani, MD.
Strategic Partnerships
- Telemedicine partnerships providing primary care and urgent care services have been established with organizations such as the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
- Collaboration with specialists across the state to provide local access to specialties including Psychiatry, Dermatology, Cardiology, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics.
Awards
- August 14, 2019: Rice Medical Center was presented with RestorixHealth's Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award for exceeding a national patient satisfaction benchmark of 96%.
Staff Updates
- New Physician: Dr. Lindsey Tijerina, MD, a Family Practice physician, joined Rice Medical Center.
Community Engagement
- Blood drives and Hurricane Preparedness initiatives have been part of recent community activities.
Employee Initiatives
- Rice Medical Center Employee Volunteers: Engaged in projects to improve patient care quality and hospital work environment.
The collected data provides a comprehensive perspective of Rice Medical Center's operations, offerings, and community engagement, but lacks specific financial data and detailed workforce metrics.
