Paris Regional Health today published its community benefit report for the 2025 calendar year.
This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Northeast Texas/Southeast Oklahoma as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
“Always striving to advance our mission is how we succeed as a community leader in the area, and as a leader in our community, we are dedicated to supporting those who entrust us with their care, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on our region,” said Steve Hyde, chief executive officer (CEO) of Paris Regional Health. “This year’s report highlights our continued commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home.”
Paris Regional Health’s 2025 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology.
For example, in 2025, Paris Regional Health added new providers; and made more than $11.5 million in capital improvements, including a second da Vinci Xi surgical robot, a renovation of the Emergency Department lobby and a second floor roof replacement.
Additionally, Paris Regional Health provided nearly $67.4 million 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 2025, the hospital distributed more than $66,272,028 in salaries, wages and benefits for its more than 700 employees, while contributing more than $88,000 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 $16,423,447 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including CitySquare Paris, Downtown Food Pantry, The United Way, NAACP Paris Chapter, St. Joseph’s Community Foundation, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and many more.
“We are proud to call Paris our home and feel truly privileged to contribute to its well-being. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible “said Hyde. “As we look ahead to the future, we are so excited to continue improving the way we serve our neighbors and communities.”
Paris Regional Health’s 2025 community benefit report is available here.
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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 10% 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.
