PAMPA, TEXAS — Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned a Five-Star rating for Hip Fracture Treatment from Healthgrades, one of the most trusted sources for hospital quality and patient outcomes in America.
The achievement further affirms Pampa Regional’s status as a premier destination for specialty care and underscores the organization’s longstanding commitment to excellent patient care.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize PRMC for its consistently superior outcomes in – hip fracture treatment.”
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire hospital team – nurses, scrub techs, laboratory techs, radiology, and, every department,” said Dr. David Hampton, orthopedic surgeon. “It’s a testament to how well we work together to provide exceptional care to the people of Pampa and the Texas Panhandle. Patients can get award-winning care and then recover close to home.”
In July, Pampa Regional Medical Center was also recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” across the United States. The industry review recognized Pampa Regional’s dedication to clinical excellence, academic advancement and, whole-person care, highlighting its mission to elevate health outcomes for the communities of the Texas Panhandle.
Pampa Regional’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved, and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.
About Pampa Regional Medical Center
Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed, not-for-profit, critical access hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Serving approximately 65,000 residents, PRMC was founded in 1950 and employs more than 275 full-time and part-time staff members. The hospital is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
In partnership with more than 30 area physicians, Pampa Regional Medical Center provides a full range of medical services to meet the healthcare needs of the community it proudly serves. For more information, visit www.prmctx.com
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