Hospitals in Longview, TX - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, Texas 75601
Ratings: Phone: (903) 927-6712

Longview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, Texas 75605
Ratings: Phone: (903) 758-1818

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 615 Clinic Dr, Longview, Texas 75605
Ratings:NA Phone: (903) 212-3105

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