Former First Baptist Medical Center Acquired by St. Raphael Health – Dallas

A new chapter for the Dallas hospital

Saint Raphael Health, LLC announced that its affiliate, St. Raphael Health – Dallas, recently acquired substantially all of the assets of the former First Baptist Medical Center in Dallas. The facility now operates as St. Raphael Health – Dallas under new ownership and management.

A clearer and more human hospital experience

The new team is focused on making the hospital experience easier to understand and navigate. That approach centers on clear communication, responsive follow-up and practical connection points for patients, families, physicians and community partners.

“This is a new beginning for the hospital.”

Don Vickers, CEO of St. Raphael Health – Dallas

The hospital's stated priority is to feel organized, responsive and human. Behind the scenes, that means strengthening systems and coordination. For the people the hospital serves, it means knowing where to begin and being able to reach someone who can help identify the right next step.

Supporting patients, physicians and professional partners

For Dallas families and the surgical community, the hospital is working toward an experience that is accessible, welcoming and easier to navigate. The release describes practical conversations with physicians around access, scheduling, handoffs and service-line coordination. It also identifies clearer information and follow-up routes for workers' compensation and legal teams.

Building a focused Texas hospital platform

The acquisition is described as the first step in building a Texas hospital platform. Saint Raphael Health brings together healthcare operators, physicians and experienced business leaders to support hospitals through steady leadership, practical operations, stronger communication and long-term growth.

Patient choice remains central

Patients remain free to choose the provider, hospital or care setting that is right for them. The hospital's open-door approach is centered on reliable information, stronger communication and clear ways to connect with the organization.