Paris Regional Health today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the Lamar County as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
“For more than 100 years, Paris Regional Health has been proud to call Paris and Lamar County our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Steve Hyde, chief executive officer (CEO) of Paris Regional Health. “This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”
Paris Regional Health’s 2024 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2024, Paris Regional Health added 35 providers in specialties such as anesthesiology and emergency medicine; and more than $6.3M in capital improvements, including the build out of the new residency space and acquiring a free-standing emergency center.
Additionally, Paris Regional Health made a donation of more than $56.1M in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Paris Regional Health is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2024, the hospital distributed more than $66.7M in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 715 employees, while contributing more than $157K in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.
Last year, the organization paid $9.18M in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including United Way of Lamar County, CitySquare-Paris, NAACP, and the area school districts.
“We feel fortunate to call Paris and Lamar County our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible,“ said CEO Hyde. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”
Paris Regional Health’s 2024 community benefit report is available here. https://www.ParisRegionalHealth.com/community-benefit-report
About Paris Regional Health: Paris Regional Health, located in Paris, Texas, is a 154-bed, general acute-care hospital that has been serving Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma for 112 years. With cutting-edge equipment, robust service lines and supporting a staff of 800+, PRH stands as the most complex hospital in at least a 70-mile radius of Paris. PRH is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation. We offer 24/7 on-call services across 9 specialties in addition to our Emergency Room. Paris Regional is committed to its mission of making communities healthier® by providing high-quality, accessible health care close to home.
