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Visit Henderson County
Address
2000 SOUTH PALESTINE ST
Athens, TX 75751
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteuthealtheasttexas.com
Facilities & services
127
total beds
7
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 21 min of 379 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 25,531 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 2 min of 55 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
2.68 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.85 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
240
total clinicians
14
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 29
Internal medicine 24
Cardiology 8
Hematology / oncology 7
General surgery 6
Orthopedic surgery 6
Critical care 4
Interventional radiology 4
Neurology 3
Interventional cardiology 3
Pulmonology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Anesthesiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital?

Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (903) 676-1000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Athens.

Is Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital, call (903) 676-1000.

Where is Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital located?

Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital is located at 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX, 75751. Phone: (903) 676-1000.