Duncanville: The Perfect Blend of Family, Community and Business

The City of Duncanville received its designation as a Texas Certified Retirement Community by the Texas Department of Agriculture on March 15, 2007.

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Area Hospitals

METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is the leading health care center in the area, providing 30 years of health care to the communities of southwest Dallas County. Located just outside Duncanville city limits, this hospital is filled with quality medical staff whose outstanding medical service earn the hospital numerous awards and accreditations, including the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Gold Seal of Approval™. The hospital is acclaimed for its cancer care center, which uses the most advanced technology through the radiology department. Additionally, the cardiac categorization lab, which features an all-digital cardiovascular imaging system, serves as the only full-service interventional cardiology center in southwest Dallas County. Additional departments include general medical and surgical care, intensive care, maternity, cardiology, day surgery, emergency care, outpatient services, physical medicine, sports medicine and women's imaging services.

For those aged 55 or older, Methodist Health System maintains their Senior Access program. This program offers seniors of the area the opportunity to take classes, receive health information, attend support groups, and engage in other social activities.

To complement the excellent hospital facilities already established, the hospital is undergoing major expansion to enlarge diagnostic and treatment rooms, and to add surgical suites, patient beds, medical offices, and parking space.

The hospital is committed to serving the communities in south Dallas county, provides support to area chambers of commerce, offers assistance and sponsorship of local events, and is firmly dedicated to both the health and the quality of life of the area residents.
Source: Methodist Health System - North Texas

RENAISSANCE HOSPITAL
Located approximately 7 miles away from the city of Duncanville, Renaissance Hospital - Dallas is another beneficial medical facility to the community. This hospital maintains several important departments, such as Cardiopulmonary, Surgery, an Intensive Care Unit, Physical Therapy, and a Behavioral Health Center. In addition to these departments, the hospital houses an emergency department, a laboratory department, and various medical imaging technologies. Source: Renaissance Hospital - Dallas

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is another branch of the Methodist Health System that is located in close proximity to Duncanville (approximately 15 minutes). This hospital hosts approximately 300 physicians in 60 medical specialties, along with 478 patient beds. The
flagship hospital of the Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas has many exclusive specialties and advanced technology, including one of the largest multi-organ transplant center in the southwest U.S. and the Sam & Anne Kesner Heart Center.
Source: Methodist Health System - North Texas

PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Parkland Hospital is located 16 miles north of Duncanville just north of downtown Dallas. This hospital, the publicly funded hospital of the Dallas County, seeks to provide quality health care opportunities for all persons in the county. The hospital provides 985 beds for patients and all areas of specialization. The hospital is a perennial award winner and is consistently ranked in the top hospitals around the country.
Source: Parkland Health & Hospital System

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Baylor University Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located fifteen miles north of Duncanville in the city of Dallas. This hospital is also consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report . The hospital would be useful for a more complicated or rare procedure if the situation ever arose.
Source: Baylor University Medical Center

MEDICAL CITY DALLAS
Medical City Dallas is a 595 bed hospital facility located in the city of Dallas. It is served by over 1,250 physicians from over 90 medical specialties, and treats patients from all over the world. The hospital boasts a world-renowned Craniofacial Center, a cutting edge cancer treatment center, along with being considered one of the top transplant centers in the country.
Source: www.medicalcityhospital.com

PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF DALLAS
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is the flagship hospital of the Presbyterian Healthcare System. Located near downtown Dallas, this facility hosts 866 beds and approximately 1,200 physicians. The hospital also offers a full range of medical services including cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. Additionally, the hospital takes great pride in its exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction.
Source: www.texashealth.org

ADDITIONAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Other health care facilities available in Duncanville include the Snoring Center of Dallas, Duncanville CareNow, Total Eye Care, Williamsburg Village, Dermatology Institute of Duncanville, Duncanville Electrolysis and Laser Center, and numerous other medical centers located around the hospital.

PHARMACIES IN DUNCANVILLE

Walgreens (2) Tom Thumb Pharmacy CVS (2) Professional Plaza Pharmacy
Easy Care Family Pharmacy Kroger Food Stores Pharmacy Ben Franklin's Apothecary Costco Pharmacy

Health Practitioner Ratio (Total Persons to Each Area Physician)
Dallas County (including Duncanville) 349.3
State of Texas 448.6
Pharmacist Ratio (Total Persons to Each Area Pharmacy)
Dallas County (including Duncanville) 1,158.0
State of Texas 1,351.1
Source: http://socrates.cdr.state.tx/CNP/ASP/cnp.asp

Duncanville ... the perfect blend for retirement.

City of Duncanville, Texas
P.O. Box 380280
Duncanville, TX 75138-0280
972-780-5000
©City of Duncanville, Texas 2007

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