Healing Hearts with Dr. Jason Finkelstein

Watch Jason Finkelstein, MD of Advanced Heart Care as he talks about his role in providing cardiac procedures for two brothers from Grenada in July 2010. Through the volunteer efforts of Wise Regional Health System in Decatur, Texas St. Jude’s Medical Center and Dr. Finkelstein, Albert and Arnold Collins were able to undergo a defibrillator replacement and a cardiac catheterization, respectively.


Russell Edwards, D.O. OBGYN

Wise Regional is pleased to announce Russell Edwards, D.O. OBGYN.

I am excited about working in a smaller community so that I can spend more time with my patients and get to know them on a personal level.

Says Dr. Edwards who will be seeing patients in Decatur and Bridgeport Clinics due to open August 2nd, 2010. Services include: Well Woman Exams, Ultra Sounds, Family Planning and Contraception, and minimally invasive surgeries. Please visit www.EdwardsOBGYN.com for more information and to schedule an appointment today!

2010 Community Report

Wise Regional is proud to announce the publication of the 2010 Community Report, based on 2009 Cumulative Data. The report, published on an annual basis, summarizes the activities that are helping to build a strong foundation for our hospital’s future. Wise Regional had a very busy year with the opening of four, new satellite facilities and continues to grow our programs and services in addition to adding a number of physicians to serve our community. Learn More.

Wise County Health Fair

Make plans to attend the Wise County Health Fair, hosted by the United Way at the Decatur Civic Center on Saturday, April 24 from 9am-1pm. This free, annual event offers free health screenings, information and promotional giveaways. Wise Regional will have a number of departments in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there. To learn more Click Here

Dazzle Me Pink Success

The “Dazzle Me Pink” fashion show fundraiser held on April 7 was a huge success and raised more than $30,000 for the Wise Regional Health Foundation’s Mary’s Gift program and the new Women’s Center. Thank you to all who attended and supported this special event!

Pink Treadmill Winner!

Congratulations to Denny Deady – winner of the pink treadmill raffle at “Dazzle Me Pink” fashion show fundraiser. All proceeds for the pink treadmill raffle directly benefit Mary’s Gift and the new Women’s Center.

American Idol Don’t Forget

Don’t forget to tune in to American Idol tonight. Casey James, son of Debra James, a nurse at Wise Regional, has made it as one of the top 9 contestants. Congratulations!!

Bariatric Center of Excellence

Bariatric Solutions at Wise Regional Health System announced today that it has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. Learn More

Pink Treadmill Raffle

Dazzle Me Pink

April 7th at 9:00 p.m. is the deadline to purchase pink treadmill tickets at the hospital. We will be drawing at the “Dazzle me Pink” Fashion show on Wednesday at noon. Tickets are $20 each and you can get your tickets at Fit-N-Wise!!

Any questions contact Christy Raasch @ (940) 626-1384.

Lesa Warren & Mark Duncum

Wise Regional Health System is happy to welcome Lesa Warren and Mark Duncum to the Wise Regional Health System Board of Directors. They were appointed by the Decatur City Council and will serve until December 2011. Congratulations!