Titus Regional Medical Center starts new era as CHRISTUS Health Mount Pleasant Hospital

MOUNT PLEASANT (KETK) – Titus Regional Medical Center officially began operating as CHRISTUS Health Mount Pleasant Hospital on Friday, after the hospital’s board of managers voted to partner with CHRISTUS Health.According to our news partner KETK, in a Feb. 2 statement from the hospital, the board voted to proceed with a strategic partnership with CHRISTUS Health because of their shared commitment to healthcare in rural communities.

“This decision reflects our responsibility to ensure both excellent care and thoughtful stewardship of our mission,” Chair of the Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Board of Managers Don Lowry said. “The Board is confident that this partnership strengthens our capacity to serve the community while honoring values that matter deeply to our patients and caregivers.”

The hospital began operating under its new name on Friday, May 1. CHRISTUS Health administrators and CHRISTUS Health Mount Pleasant Hospital staff marked the name change with a celebration on Friday where staff got cupcakes, new CHRISTUS Health shirts and CHRISTUS Health water bottles.

“As we move forward together, our focus is on continuity, stability and growth,” senior vice president and chief operating officer of U.S. ministries for CHRISTUS Health Chris Glenney said. “We are grateful for the strong foundation built by Titus Regional Medical Center and are honored to build upon it while extending the healing mission of Jesus Christ.”

The TRMC board also acknowledged that the Titus Regional Medical Center Foundation will continue on in it’s charitable work with local nonprofits.

“For generations, the Northeast Texas community has trusted this hospital for compassionate, high-quality care. That trust doesn’t change today. It’s our foundation, and we are confident CHRISTUS will thoughtfully carry that legacy forward,” Lowry said.