The AHS Sherman Medical Center (formerly known as the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital–WNJ and Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center) is a hospital in Sherman, Texas. Named for the Choctaw chief Wilson Nathaniel Jones (1827-1901), it has 237 beds,[1][2] and employs 1000 staff.[3] It was established in 1914.[3]
| AHS Sherman Medical Center | |
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| American Healthcare Systems | |
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 Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Sherman, TX, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°38′20″N 96°37′26″W / 33.639°N 96.624°W |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level III trauma center |
| Beds | 237 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1914 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.wnj.org |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
In 2014, Alecto Healthcare Services acquired the hospital from Texas Health Resources.[2][3]
In 2023, the hospital declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[4] The hospital was bought by American Healthcare Systems in July 2023, promising to pay employees and bring in new equipment to the hospital. The hospital was renamed AHS Sherman Medical Center on March 19, 2024, and new signs are expected to be hung up within the coming months.[5]
'AHS Sherman Medical Center' Embraces the Future of Surgery with Da Vinci 5 Robotic System
AHS Sherman Medical Center dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Sherman and the surrounding communities, is proud to announce the implementation of the state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, marking a significant advancement in its commitment to providing innovative and minimally invasive surgical care. The Da Vinci 5, the latest iteration of the renowned robotic surgical system, enables surgeons to perform a wide range of complex procedures with enhanced precision, control, and minimally invasive techniques.
Specialties Utilizing the Da Vinci 5:
AHS Sherman Medical Center is now utilizing the Da Vinci 5 for a diverse range of surgical specialties, including:
- General Surgery: Procedures such as cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), appendectomy, hernia repair, and colon surgery.
- Urology: Prostate surgery, kidney surgery, and bladder surgery.
- Gynecology: Hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cyst removal.
- Cardiothoracic Surgery: Valve repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, and lung cancer surgery.
- Thoracic Surgery: Lung cancer removal, esophageal surgery, and mediastinal surgery.
- Head and Neck Surgery: Thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, and oral cancer surgery.
References
edit- ^ "About Us". Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ a b "WNJ sale finalized, now Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center". KXII. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Texas Health - WNJ to be sold to Alecto Healthcare Services". KTEN. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Sherman/Grayson Hospital, LLC Files For Bankruptcy". BKData. June 23, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Pellet, Erin (March 19, 2024). "Wilson N. Jones changes name to Sherman Medical Center after 110 years". KXII. Retrieved May 12, 2024.