FORNEY—Texas Health Resources is expanding its services in Kaufman County by building a full-service hospital and medical office building in Forney.
FORNEY—Texas Health Resources is expanding its services in Kaufman County by building a full-service hospital and medical office building in Forney.
“To better meet the community’s increasing needs, we are excited to offer more services and access points throughout Kaufman County, including constructing the first hospital in Forney,” said Barclay Berdan, FACHE, CEO of Texas Health.
“With deep roots in the community, including a hospital in Kaufman that has served this community for more than 40 years, we are excited to bring additional health care for Kaufman County residents.”
According to a press release from Texas Health Resources, the new hospital will be built on 50 acres along Highway 80 and will be the first full-service acute care hospital in Forney.
The hospital, expected to be completed in 2027, will offer an emergency room, operating suites, a labor and delivery department, various imaging services, and additional services to provide the full continuum of care to the growing community.
Upon completion, it is expected to bring a few hundred new jobs.
Forney Mayor Jason Roberson said he is "thrilled" with the news and is excited about its positive community impact.
"We are thrilled to welcome this facility to Forney, as it will provide our residents with top-quality healthcare right here in our city,” said Forney Mayor Jason Roberson. “We look forward to welcoming Texas Health Resources and the positive impact it will have on our community.”