Emergencies in The Hill Country

In an emergency dial 911. Each of the following medical facilities has an emergency room open 24/7. A new 120-room hospital, Lake of the Hills, is being built just outside Marble Falls. It is part of the Scott & White healthcare system based out of Temple, Texas, which is known for its top-notch medical facilities. It is expected to open in 2010.

Hospitals

Hill Country Memorial Hospital (1020 S. Hwy. 16, Fredericksburg. 830/997-4353). Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital (710 Water St., Kerrville. 830/896-4200). Seton Marble Falls Healthcare Center (700 U.S. 281, Marble Falls. 830/693-2600). Seton Highland Lakes Hospital (3201 S. Water St., Burnet. 512/715-3000).