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The Harris County Hospital District, now known as the Harris Health System, is a governmental entity that owns and operates three hospitals and numerous clinics throughout Harris County, Texas, including the city of Houston. The entity's administrative offices are in Bellaire, Texas. Harris Health System is an integrated delivery system that provides healthcare services open to all residents of Harris County, Texas. It is the first accredited healthcare institution in Harris County to be designated as an NCQA Medical Home and one of the largest in the country. The Harris County Hospital District was created by voter referendum on November 20, 1965, and was chaired by Quentin Ronald Mease.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Harris Health System |
| Previous Name | Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) |
| Location | Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Population Served | Nearly four million people |
| Hospitals | Ben Taub General Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital, Quentin Mease Community Hospital |
| Clinics | 12 Community Health Centers, a dental center, eight School-Based Clinics, 13 homeless shelter clinics, four mobile health clinics |
| Services | Primary, specialty, and hospital care, emergency care, trauma care, HIV/AIDS treatment, geriatric services |
| Governance | Governmental entity with taxing authority |
| Foundation | Harris County Hospital District Foundation |
| Board Members | Michael S. Chadwick (President), Jay R. Houren (Vice President), Donald G. Blake (Treasurer), Peggy B. Smith (Assistant Treasurer), Ewan Johnson (Assistant Treasurer) |
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The Harris Health System
The Harris County Hospital District was created by voter referendum on November 20, 1965, and was formally designated as a political subdivision with taxing authority on January 1, 1966. Its creation is largely attributed to the publication of Jan de Hartog's novel "The Hospital," which described the horrific conditions of the Jefferson Davis Charity Hospital. The district replaced an existing city-county system in which the two governmental bodies shared funding responsibility. Quentin Ronald Mease was a founder and chairman of the Harris County Hospital District and chaired the Harris County Hospital Foundation.
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Ben Taub General Hospital
The Harris Health System is a governmental entity with taxing authority, providing healthcare services open to all residents of Harris County. It was created by voter referendum on 20 November 1965 and formally designated as a political subdivision with taxing authority on 1 January 1966. Its creation was largely inspired by Jan de Hartog's novel, 'The Hospital', which described the terrible conditions of the Jefferson Davis Charity Hospital.
Ben Taub Hospital replaced the Jefferson Davis Hospital, an earlier public charity hospital. Plans for the new hospital began in 1949 and continued throughout the 1950s, but controversy over its purpose and location delayed construction. The city council initially approved plans for a 750-bed hospital in 1954, but the project was scaled down to a $9 million, 375-bed hospital. Construction began in 1960.
The Harris County Hospital District encountered financial difficulties in the 1990s. In 2012, the district approved a rebranding to Harris Health System, which became effective in promotions starting on 6 September 2012. The system's two main hospitals serve approximately one million under-insured and uninsured people, nearly a quarter of Harris County's population.
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Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
The Harris County Hospital District, now known as the Harris Health System, is a governmental entity with taxing authority that owns and operates three hospitals and numerous clinics throughout Harris County, Texas, including the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Harris Health System is an integrated delivery system that provides healthcare services to all residents of Harris County, Texas.
The hospital opened in 1989 after the closure of Jefferson Davis Hospital. In 1990, LBJ Hospital received an emergency room. In 2013, an outpatient centre was opened next to the hospital. In 2022, Harris Health announced plans for a new LBJ Hospital campus, with a commitment to engaging with the local community and staff to meet their needs and expectations.
The Harris Health System is led by president and CEO Esmaeil Porsa, who expressed delight at the approval of a bond request by voters to fund a new Level 1-capable trauma centre at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, expected to open in 2028. The bond is expected to cost taxpayers less than $6 per month for a home valued at $300,000.
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Baylor College of Medicine
The Harris Health System, formerly the Harris County Hospital District, is a governmental entity that owns and operates hospitals and clinics in Harris County, Texas. The Harris Health System provides healthcare services to all residents of the county and is the third-largest county in the United States by population.
In addition to its affiliations with the Harris Health System, Baylor College of Medicine is also part owner of Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, alongside Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). Other affiliated teaching hospitals and research institutes include Texas Children's Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, TIRR Memorial Hermann, the Menninger Clinic, and the Children's Hospital of San Antonio.
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Thomas Street Health Centre
The Harris County Hospital District, now known as the Harris Health System, is a governmental entity with taxing authority that owns and operates three hospitals and numerous clinics throughout Harris County, Texas. The entity's administrative offices are in Bellaire, Texas. The Harris Health System provides healthcare services open to all residents of Harris County, Texas, and is the first accredited healthcare institution in the county to be designated as an NCQA Medical Home.
The Thomas Street Health Centre, one of the clinics operated by the Harris Health System, is the first freestanding HIV/AIDS clinic in the United States. The clinic treats nearly a third of all HIV/AIDS patients in Harris County, offering specialty care and a range of additional services. The Thomas Street Health Centre is part of the broader Harris Health System, which includes two main hospitals that serve approximately one million under-insured and uninsured people, nearly a quarter of Harris County's population.
The history of the Harris County Hospital District dates back to November 20, 1965, when it was created by a voter referendum. The district's creation is largely attributed to the publication of Jan de Hartog's novel "The Hospital", which described the poor conditions of the Jefferson Davis Charity Hospital. On January 1, 1966, the district was formally designated as a political subdivision with taxing authority. Quentin Ronald Mease was a founder and chairman of the Harris County Hospital District and played a pivotal role in its establishment.
Over time, the Harris County Hospital District evolved and expanded its services. By 1990, Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital (LBJ) and Ben Taub General Hospital had received enhancements, leading to the district's decision to assign county residents to each hospital based on their zip codes. This ensured that residents across the county had access to emergency and trauma care facilities.
Today, the Thomas Street Health Centre continues to play a crucial role within the Harris Health System, providing specialised care and contributing to the broader goal of serving the healthcare needs of Harris County residents, including the under-insured and uninsured population.
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Frequently asked questions
The Harris County Hospital District, now known as the Harris Health System, is a governmental entity that owns and operates three hospitals and numerous clinics throughout Harris County, Texas.
The Harris County Hospital District is run by the Harris Health Administration. The Harris County Hospital District Foundation also works closely with the Administration to fund projects and initiatives.
The mission of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation is to enhance the broad healthcare mission of the Harris Health System by raising funds for programs and increasing community awareness.
The Harris Health System operates three hospitals: Ben Taub General Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital, and Quentin Mease Community Hospital.
In addition to its hospitals, the Harris Health System operates 12 Community Health Centers, a dental center, eight School-Based Clinics, 13 homeless shelter clinics, and four mobile health clinics. These clinics offer a range of primary and specialty care services, including psychiatry, dentistry, obstetrics/gynecology, and ophthalmology.
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