University Medical Center of El Paso

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University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso County Hospital District
Geography
Location	4815 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas, Texas, United States
Coordinates	31°46′19″N 106°26′06″W / 31.771925°N 106.434951°W / 31.771925; -106.434951
Organization
Care system	Public
Type	General and Teaching
Affiliated university	Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Services
Emergency department	Level I trauma center
Beds	394
Helipad	FAA LID: TA41
History
Opened	1963
Links
Website	umcelpaso.org
Lists	Hospitals in Texas

University Medical Center of El Paso is a non-profit public hospital in El Paso, Texas. University Medical Center is licensed by the State of Texas and accredited by the Joint Commission. Since the early 1990s, the White House has designated Thomason as the hospital where the President, Vice President and former Presidents of the United States will be treated should they require medical care while traveling in the region. University Medical Center also provides financial assistance to people in need. Free or discounted healthcare services are available to El Paso County residents who meet eligibility guidelines.