Mid Coast Health System

Health System with 4 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemMid Coast Health System
Total Hospitals4
Commercial/Acute Hospitals4
Total Beds123
Commercial/Acute Beds123
HeadquartersEl Campo, TX
Websitemidcoasthealthsystem.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
50% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
2 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 4
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Mid Coast Medical Center – BellvilleAcute Care Hospital32NoYes
El Campo Memorial HospitalAcute Care Hospital49NoNo
Palacios Community Medical CenterCritical Access Hospital17NoNo
Mid Coast Medical Center - CrockettCritical Access Hospital25NoYes

Recent News

2025-05-11
Mid Coast Health System is celebrating National Hospital Week, recognizing the contributions of its team members across all its hospitals, from El Campo to Crockett, Palacios to Bellville [16]. The system acknowledges that a hospital is more than just a building; it's a vital part of the community where people receive care, and it takes an entire team to provide that care [16]. Brett Kirkham, FACHE, CEO of Mid Coast Health System, emphasized that their hospitals may serve rural areas, but the level of care they provide is exceptional [16]. The team members are local professionals who are committed to caring for their neighbors, and Mid Coast Health System's mission is to provide exceptional care close to home [16].
2025-04-24
Mid Coast Health System published an article titled 'Things Every Senior Should Talk About with Their A Primary Care Provider' [13]. The article highlights the importance of regular conversations with a doctor to maintain a healthy and active life [10, 13].
2025-04-22
Mid Coast Health System published an article titled 'Women, Your Heart Deserves the Best: Prioritize Heart Health Today' [13]. The article discusses the importance of heart health for women [10, 13]. It emphasizes that heart disease is the number one killer in women [10]. Mid Coast Health System believes that every Texan deserves access to quality heart healthcare [10].
2025-04-21
Mid Coast Medical Center Trinity in Texas is set to close on April 25th, due to significant financial challenges. Mid Coast Health System, which manages the facility, cited issues such as delays in establishing Medicare and Medicaid billing with commercial health insurance companies, increased accounts payable for supplies and services, lower-than-expected revenue from patient co-pay collections, and insufficient local tax revenue [3, 4]. The hospital had also closed in 2017 and aimed to qualify for the federal Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation to receive enhanced reimbursements, but it was ineligible because it was not operational by the December 2020 federal cutoff [4, 6]. CEO of Mid Coast Health System, Brett Kirkham, expressed that the hospital could have thrived with REH status and is urging elected officials to support a waiver to allow access to this support for a potential reopening [4].
2025-04-18
Mid Coast Health System will cease operations at Mid Coast Medical Center Trinity, a rural hospital serving Trinity County, due to financial instability [6]. The closure is scheduled for April 25th, following unsuccessful attempts to secure the facility's long-term sustainability [6]. The health system cited significant financial challenges rural hospitals face, which have been worsened by delays in establishing Medicare and Medicaid billing and contracts with commercial health insurers [3, 6]. Additional setbacks included lower-than-expected revenue from patient co-pays, increasing accounts payable, and insufficient local tax revenue [3, 6]. Brett Kirkham, CEO of Mid Coast Health System, expressed the decision was deeply painful [4, 6]. The hospital had hoped to qualify for the federal Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation but did not meet the operational cutoff date [4, 6].

Executive Leadership

Brett Kirkham

Chief Executive Officer

Brett Kirkham is the Chief Executive Officer at Mid Coast Health System. He was promoted to the permanent CEO role in November 2023, having served as interim CEO since October 2023. Prior to this, he was the system's Chief Operating Officer for approximately a year. Kirkham's inspiration for a career in healthcare stems from his father, a long-practicing OBGYN. He holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Health Administration (MHA). His professional background includes an administrative residency with East Texas Medical Center, a COO position in Oklahoma City, and a Vice President of Operations role with Texas Health Resources before joining Mid Coast Health System in April 2023.

David Mak

Chief Financial Officer

Based on the search results, David Mak is listed as the Chief Financial Officer of Mid Coast Health System. There is also a listing for a David Mak as the Authorized Official (CFO) for El Campo Memorial Hospital. One search result mentions a David Mak with over 25 years of experience in the medical device sector, specifically in orthopedics, having worked at Stryker and Zimmer, and currently serving as commercial head for ZimmerBiomet HK. Another result refers to a David Mak who is Vice President of Manufacturing, Land Systems at ST Engineering. Additionally, there's a mention of a David Mak, an experienced banker with 25 years at Citigroup Hong Kong and additional experience in financial services, who co-founded private firms in Hong Kong. However, none of the search results explicitly provide a detailed professional bio or background specifically for the David Mak who is the CFO at Mid Coast Health System. The results point to multiple individuals named David Mak with different professional backgrounds. Without more specific information linking one of these backgrounds to the CFO role at Mid Coast Health System, it is not possible to provide a definitive short bio.

Thai Huynh, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Thai Huynh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at Mid Coast Health System. He is an internist with over 25 years of experience in the medical field and is affiliated with El Campo Memorial Hospital. He graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Huynh's primary practice is located at 305 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX.

Heather Walters

Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Quality & Infection Control

Heather Walters is the Interim Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Quality & Infection Control at Mid Coast Health System.

Carrie Cornett

Asst. Chief Financial Officer

Based on the search results, Carrie Cornett serves as the Asst. Chief Financial Officer at Mid Coast Health System. However, no further information regarding her professional background, such as her education, previous experience, or career history, was found in the provided search results.