Meet Sharon McLemore, a compassionate and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner who brings nearly 20 years of dedication to patient care. She joined FCHS a little over a year ago and has become a valued member of the team, known for her warm approach and commitment to...
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Provider Spotlight: LaShell Hopson, Nurse Practitioner
Born and raised in Bowie, Texas, LaShell Hopson has deep roots in the community she proudly serves. Alongside her husband Matt—also a Bowie native—they’re raising three wonderful children: Trevor (21), Jacob (17), and Gracie (6). Family is at the heart of everything...
Welcome Frank Walker, MD — General Surgeon, to the Faith Team
Bringing 33 Years of Skilled, Compassionate Care to Jacksboro, Texas With more than three decades of experience as a general surgeon—most of it spent serving rural communities in East Texas—Dr. Frank Walker is now proud to call Jacksboro home. Known for his...
Introducing Jennifer Archer, DO – A New Addition to the Faith Community Health System Team
Faith Community Health System is proud to welcome Jennifer Archer, DO to the Faith team. Dr. Archer is a skilled and compassionate physician who will be joining our Family Medicine and Obstetrics team, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a dedication to...
A Farewell Letter from Dr. Shepherd
To Faith Community Hospital and Discovery Medical Network, Let this letter serve as my notice that I will be resigning from my contract and position here in Jacksboro with a final date of May 31, 2025. It is with a heavy heart that I send this letter. My...
Faith Welcomes Back “Hometown Girl”
Dr. Hope Whitsitt Welcomes New Patients at Faith Community Health System Hope Whitsitt, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is one of Faith Community Health System’s newest healthcare practitioners, but if you take a look at her photo, you may very well already know her. Dr. Whitsitt...
In Case of Emergency, Your Driver’s License Could Save Your Life
If you or someone you love is in a car accident or has a medical emergency and gets transported to Faith Community Health System, how would doctors reach your emergency contact? There is a FREE and simple way to make sure first responders can identify you and contact...
How Medicare Advantage is Hurting Small Hospitals Like Faith
By Frank L. Beaman, CEO, Faith Community Health System Before we know it, our mailboxes, television screens, newspapers, social media feeds and radio broadcasts will be filled with advertisements about Medicare Open Enrollment. You have the option of a Traditional...
Give the Gift of Life: Sign Up to Give Blood
When was the last time you gave blood? If the answer is “never” or “more than eight weeks ago,” don’t miss your next opportunity to – quite literally – give the gift of life. The Greystone Park Assisted Living blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30...
Traditional Medicare Offers Texans Greater Freedom than Medicare Advantage
Turning 65 brings a big decision: Should you go with Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? If you are already a Medicare Advantage recipient and you are frustrated with lengthy prior authorization waiting periods and getting necessary care turned down leaving...