“We are very excited about Dr. Chretien joining our medical staff as he has been serving the West Brazos area for the past 8 years and has established a medical relationship with many residents of the Hospital District.,” said Bill Barnes, Administrator of the Sweeny Hospital District. “He brings extensive and varied experience in the treatment of complex conditions affecting adults to this area of Brazoria County and will be a wonderful addition and asset to our team.”   With 16 physicians in 11 specialties able to serve the community, Sweeny Community Hospital has become a leader in providing quality healthcare and services to patients, visitors and staff of the West Brazos area.

Presentation of SVFDA Check. Pictured are Jonathan Blake, Delivery Driver; William Barnes, Administrator; Joni Leowe, SVFD Auxiliary Representative; and Cammie Christie, Program Coordinator

The Sweeny Hospital District’s Meals Made With Care Program is currently accepting applicants.  This service delivers freshly made, nutritionally balanced meals to area senior citizens, as it has been since its inception in 1997.  Meals are delivered Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) between the hours of 10am and 12pm.   All meals are $3.25 each and clients are charged only for the meals they receive.  Billing for this program is done on a monthly basis, and payments are accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card.  Applications for this program are available by contacting Cammie Christie at 979-548-1532.  The application should take no longer than 10 minutes to fill out and may be completed over the phone.  If you wish to make a tax deductible donation to Meals Made With Care, please contact the number above.

This service is provided by the Sweeny Hospital District to meet the needs of local senior citizens who may not otherwise be able to have a fresh, hot meal during the day.  It is a not-for-profit operation, with all monies received going directly into the program’s operating costs.  The Meals Made With Care Program thanks all its generous benefactors who help keep the program afloat.  Special thanks goes to the Sweeny Fire and Rescue Auxiliary in conjunction with the Sweeny Pride Day Queen Contest. The young ladies who competed in this year’s contest raised over $750.00 to support Meals Made With Care.  It is contributions like this from the community that help to offset any additional costs the program incurs.

Dr. Nilesh J. Patel is board certified in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry.  He attended medical school at Coimbatore Medical University of Madras India.  Dr. Patel completed an internship in surgery at Columbia College of New York, then residencies at Austin State Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.  He has an active psychiatric practice in Lake Jackson.  Dr. Patel joins the Sweeny Hospital District team in the role of Medical Director for the Senior Horizons program, following the resignation of Dr. Milton Williams.  This program provides individualized treatment to older adults who suffer from emotional or psychiatric disorders.  Dr. Patel is presently accepting new patients via the Senior Horizons program, located at Sweeny Community Hospital. To schedule a free evaluation or for more information, please call (979) 548-1570. 

Dr. Christopher Hankins joins the medical staff as a Plastic Surgeon.  He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Since his graduation, Dr. Hankins has participated in several residency, internship, and fellowship programs.  Some of his training includes a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia, a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and Plastic Surgery Fellowships at Boston University Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine.  Dr. Hankins specializes in carpal tunnel procedures, as well as skin and facial reconstructive procedures. Dr. Hankins is also accepting new patients to his practice. To schedule an appointment, please call713-370-4433.

 “We are pleased to welcome our new physicians,” said William Barnes, Administrator. “They are outstanding additions to our medical staff and their experience in their fields will assist SCH in continuing to stay at the forefront of medical care for our community.”  With 15 physicians in 11 specialties able to serve the community, Sweeny Community Hospital has become a leader in providing quality healthcare and services to patients, visitors and staff of the West Brazos area.