Recognition for Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Health System has been recognized for excellence in care by government agencies, accrediting bodies, medical associations and independent surveys. Learn about how we've been recognized, below:

Wound Care Center recognized as the recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, 2023


US News and World Report StrokeUS News and World Report Heart FailureUS News and World Report Heart AttackU.S. News & World Report High Performing hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke (2023-2024)
 


PassyMuir® Center of Excellence for Tracheostomized and Ventilated Patients, 2022  
PassyMuir® Center of Excellence for Tracheostomized and Ventilated Patients, 2019 Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has recognized Northwest Emergency at Town Square with Bronze Level accreditation for Geriatric Care, 2022


American college of obstetricians and gynecologists logoAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Texas: Outstanding Maternal Quality Award, 2022

 


Go Clear Award™ Surgical Smoke-Free Recognition Program — Gold Level

 


Get with the guidelines stroke gold plus logoAmerican Heart Association® Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award, 2022

 


Gluten Free Safe Spot logoValidated Gluten-free Safe Spot (GFFS) by the Gluten-Free Food Service validation program, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group, 2021

 


The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers, 2019  
The Joint Commission

 


Stroke Recognition, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TexasAmerican Heart Association Get With The Guidelines– Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, 2021

 


Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care Designation, 2020
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction for Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery, 2018
 
Recognition for Bariatric Surgery, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

PassyMuir® Center of Excellence for Tracheostomized and Ventilated Patients, 2019  
PassyMuir® Center of Excellence for Tracheostomized and Ventilated Patients, 2019 Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

Wound Care Center® designated a Healogics® Center of Distinction, 2017
 
Healogics Center of Distinction - Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

Designated Advanced (Level III) Trauma Facility    
     

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Accredited Bariatric Surgery  
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Accredited Bariatric Surgery

Accredited Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society)  
Accredited Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society) Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

Recognized Diabetes Center (American Diabetes Association)

Diabetes Self-Management Education Service Awarded Continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association for the 23rd Consecutive Year, 2019

 
Recognized Diabetes Center (American Diabetes Association) Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accredited Laboratory  
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accredited Laboratory Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

American College of Radiology (ACR) Accredited Imaging Services  
American College of Radiology (ACR) Accredited Imaging Services - Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas

Certified Cardiac Rehab Program (American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab)  
Certified Cardiac Rehab Program (American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab) Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas