St Raphael Health today announced that the former First Baptist Medical Center in Dallas will now operate as St Raphael Health – Dallas under new ownership.
The change marks a fresh start for the Dallas hospital and the people it serves. St Raphael Health – Dallas will focus on a hospital experience that feels easier to understand and easier to navigate for all its stakeholders, with clear communication and responsive follow-up.
St Raphael Health brings an experienced healthcare team and a hands-on approach to hospital leadership. The organization is building a Texas hospital platform focused on delivering long-term growth and exceptional care, with an emphasis on steady operations, physician alignment, and practical support for care teams.
This is a new beginning for the hospital. We want people to know there is a real team at St Raphael Health – Dallas ready to listen, respond, and help them find the right next step.
Don Vickers, Chief Executive Officer, St Raphael Health
The facility combines a modern look with an environment designed to provide patients a calm, comfortable, and personal experience during a difficult time.
For Dallas families and the surgical community, the goal is simple: make the hospital feel accessible, welcoming, and easier to navigate. Whether someone is supporting a loved one, preparing for care, or looking for the right hospital contact, St Raphael Health – Dallas wants to make it easy for people to feel informed and connected to someone who can help.
For physicians, St Raphael Health – Dallas is focused on practical conversations around access, scheduling, handoffs, and service-line coordination. For workers' compensation and legal teams, the hospital aims to provide a clearer route to the right contact for information and follow-up.
Our priority is to make the hospital feel organized, responsive, and human. That means stronger systems behind the scenes, but it also means people should know how to engage with us and feel comfortable reaching out if they need anything.
Don Vickers, Chief Executive Officer, St Raphael Health
Patients remain free to choose the provider, hospital, or care setting that is right for them. The open-door message at St Raphael Health – Dallas is about helpful information, better communication, and simple connection points for anyone who may want to work with the hospital.
Anyone with questions about St Raphael Health – Dallas may contact the organization using the information below.