TITLE: Recognizing North Texas Medical Center on its designation as a Level 1 Maternal Facility.

SUMMARY: Recognizing North Texas Medical Center on its designation as a Level 1 Maternal Facility.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize North Texas Medical Center, which was recently designated a Level 1 Maternal Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services; and WHEREAS, This designation officially recognizes the high-quality care capabilities of medical facilities that meet or exceed the state's standards for providers of maternal care; the designation is valid for three years and reflects the institution's outstanding dedication to improving, expediting, and standardizing the care of its maternal patients; and WHEREAS, North Texas Medical Center is an acute-care hospital located in Gainesville, Texas; the 125,000-square-foot facility houses 42 medical and surgical beds and includes a six-bed intensive care unit, a 12-bed women's center, and a 15-bed outpatient surgery center; and WHEREAS, Since the hospital's establishment, the staff of medical professionals and administrators at North Texas Medical Center have worked tirelessly to provide skilled and compassionate care for patients; the center's designation as a Level 1 Maternal Facility is a testament to the hospital's ongoing commitment to excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate all associated with North Texas Medical Center on the hospital's designation as a Level 1 Maternal Facility and extend to all sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Springer President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2021.