Dr. Ramon Cantu, medical director for Rice Medical Center, takes to the podium during the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 21 for the expansion of the Rice Medical Center. Cantu believes in family, and his Rice Medical family slogan is, "Our family caring for you." Photo by John Jones, Banner Press
EAGLE LAKE — The Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake broke new ground on Oct. 21 to kick off the expansion of the old Eagle Lake Hospital. The gold shovel was used during the groundbreaking ceremony 50 years ago, with the chrome shovel to commemorate the future the Rice Medical Center holds for its citizens and those who utilize the services of its medical staff.
Rice Medical Center provides specialty services with advanced care in cardiology, podiatry, dermatology, nephrology, wound care and surgery, as well as an exemplary emergency room.
The expansion will give patients access to a wellness center, rehabilitation center and aquatics.
Part of the equation for high-quality care at the Rice Medical Center, a few of the medical staff take a turn shoveling up growth and innovation at the groundbreaking ceremony for Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake on Oct. 21. Its slogan is "Big city medicine with a small town heart." Photo by John Jones, Banner PressRice Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Kurt Sunderman said Rice Medical has a "vision for change" and "your zip code should never determine the services you receive." His remarks and more about growth and innovation were expressed in front of many who showed up to watch the shovels turn the dirt for the new expansion of the Rice Medical Center on Oct. 21 in Eagle Lake. Photo by John Jones, Banner Press
