PHD has served North and East Texas since it was founded in 1960 and opened in May of 1966. More than 1130 physicians have privileges at PHD, with more than 3600 full-time employees and approximately 250 active volunteers. PHD's patients benefit not only from leading edge research and therapeutic, clinical and technological advances in a wide variety of specialties, but also from the quality of care they receive from the staff. PHD is also uniquely committed to reaching beyond its walls into its community to improve the general health of families, neighbors and friends.
Health is more than the absence of disease.
PHD is committed to building on this concept, enabling the community capacity to care for itself. The mission of PHD is to improve the health of the communities it serves. PHD's vision is to be the premier integrated delivery, management and financing health system, joining with those who share compatible commitments to community benefit and respect for faith-based values. Tribute gifts can be made to Cardiology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's and Infants' Services. Planned Gifts can include Bequests, Appreciated Securities, Real Estate with Retained Life Interests, Charitable Remainder Unitrusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities.