Since Schertz is located so close to San Antonio, those living in communities in the Schertz area have easy access to medical care in San Antonio, the nation’s seventh-largest city. Since the population has increased by more than 18 percent since 2000, and is projected to grow by more than 30 percent over the next 20 years, every type of medical specialty is in relatively close proximity. For military residents in Schertz, health care options are easy with Randolph Air Force Base offering nearly every type of health care service on base. However, if you are not a military member, here are some other options for health care in and around Schertz.
Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
There are many quality hospitals providing medical care for those of every age:
Founded in 1869 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, CHRISTUS is the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels.
As the name implies, this hospital provides emergency care.
This hospital with neonatal ICU capabilities, provides counseling and therapeutic services for children in all stages of development.
A long term acute care hospital, Acuity Hospital in San Antonio focuses on patients with serious medical problems who are often transferred from intensive care in traditional hospitals, and require intense, specialized treatment for an extended period of time (usually about 20-30 days).
A full-service hospital, some of the specialty services offered are:
- Labor & Delivery
- Baptist Breast Center
- Baptist Regional Children's Center
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Sleep Studies
- Orthopedics
A quality full-service hospital, this facility meets the needs of every age with quality care.
Women's Health Care
The reception room at Northeast Ob/Gyn Associates
Expectant mothers will be pleased to know that quality care is available in the Schertz area. Northeast Ob/Gyn Associates and Women Partners in Ob/Gyn are two of those located in Schertz, but many other options are available in San Antonio.
Pediatric Health Care
Providing excellent health care for your children is accomplished through visits to one of the areas many pediatricians or pediatric clinics. If your family has a genetic propensity for a disease such as diabetes, some types of cancer, and heart problems, you may wish to have your family receive health care from a family practice clinic or practitioner. There are literally hundreds available within a twenty mile radius. Kellum Family Medicine is located in Schertz and provides bilingual primary health care. They welcome Medicaid, Medicare, and most health insurance (including many HMOs), and offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
Senior Health Care
Retirees living in the Schertz area have medical services to meet their specific needs.
- WellMed’s goal is to change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Contracted physicians deliver quality healthcare to people eligible for Medicare.
- Over 20 nursing homes and long-term care facilities are located within a twenty mile radius.
Urgent Care
Accidents happen and sometimes treatment is needed immediately. At such times, walk-in medical assistance and immediate care are vital. You can take comfort in knowing that there are currently 4 urgent care centers in Schertz, open seven days a week. Four of them specialize in pediatric urgent care. Additionally, there are another 6 urgent care centers and 6 MinuteClinics within a 20 radius of Schertz.
Whatever your medical need or ages of your family members, Schertz provides quality medical care with compassion and convenience.
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