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Jackson County Hospital District Winter Weather Updates: Closures, Delays, and Business as Usual

Winter weather can be unpredictable, but our commitment to caring for our community never changes. Below is what patients and visitors can expect when snow, ice, or severe cold impacts our area.

Hospital Operations: Always Open for Care

Our hospital remains open 24/7 to provide emergency and inpatient care, regardless of weather conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please seek care immediately or call 911.

Essential services continue as scheduled whenever it is safe to do so, and our clinical teams plan ahead to ensure patient care is uninterrupted.

Clinic Closures or Delayed Openings

During severe winter weather, some outpatient clinics or services may:

Both the Edna and Ganado clinics will have a delayed opening on Monday. Doors at both locations will open at 10 am on January 26.

Physical Therapy will also delay their opening time on Monday, January 26, to 10:00 am. Patients will be called to reschedule.

Please monitor our Facebook page for up to date information.

How We Share Updates

Weather-related updates will be posted through:

Our website homepage
Social media channels
Direct phone calls or messages for affected appointments

If you have an appointment scheduled during inclement weather and are unsure about its status, please check these channels before traveling.

Patient Safety Comes First

If weather conditions make travel unsafe:

Please do not risk your safety to attend a non-urgent appointment
Call Jackson County Medical clinic to reschedule

Edna 361-782-7820
Ganado 361-771-3311

Our care teams will work with you to ensure continuity of care.

Emergency Medical Services

Jackson County EMS will continue to run at 100% capacity through the cold weather event. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we may experience transport delays due to icy road conditions that will cause us to drive more slowly. Out of an abundance of caution, bypassing local hospitals during any weather-related event may be restricted to ensure our availability to serve our local residents. If we experience any other changes to our operations, we will notify the community as soon as possible. Stay tuned to our social media accounts for those updates.

Our Staff Are Prepared

Our physicians, nurses, and support teams plan ahead for winter conditions, often staying on site or arriving early to ensure patients continue to receive the care they need. Their dedication helps keep care moving forward, even when the weather slows everything else down.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about services, appointments, or weather-related changes, please contact your clinic directly or call the hospital’s main number and ask for the appropriate department.

No matter the forecast, we’re here for you.