Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas, a 495-bed acute care facility and medical center, has been providing high quality medical care to the residents of Northwest Texas since 1924. As a designated tertiary care academic institution, the hospital provides patients with advanced technological innovations for diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions.

We are well known nationally for our heart, emergency, stroke and children's care. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services Regulatory Licensing Unit; we are also a Joint-Commission-certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo is home to over 200,000 residents, offering an enticing combination of no state income tax, a notably low cost of living, and a welcoming, small-town feel. Just a short trip from Santa Fe, NM, and Denver, CO, Amarillo serves as a gateway to both Southwest and Rocky Mountain adventures. Discover the rugged beauty of Palo Duro Canyon State Park—perfect for mountain biking, hiking, and stargazing—explore the city’s flourishing arts scene, or enjoy family fun at local favorites like Wonderland Park. From its Old West heritage to its modern cultural and culinary hotspots, Amarillo provides a vibrant, well-rounded lifestyle for those seeking both professional growth and quality of life.