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Abilene, a city located in West-central Texas, was incorporated in 1882. The first settlers were buffalo hunters. Abilene was named for Abilene, Kansas. Originally, Abilene, Texas functioned as a cattle ranchers’ shipping hub. Today, Abilene has become an economic, trade, and education center for Western Texas. It produces various products, including food and dairy goods; clothing; metals; musical instruments; equipment for farming and oil-fields; and parts for electronics, aircrafts and missiles. Additionally, minerals, agriculture, and livestock are vital to the economy of the region. Abilene’s per capita income (2000) is roughly $16,600, while the per capita income for the entire state of Texas is approximately $19,600.

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Health Care in Abilene, Texas

In Abilene, the percentage of residents with a health plan is 77%. The average body mass index (relative percentage of fat and muscle) for residents of the city is 27%. Meanwhile, Abilene’s diabetes rate (percentage of residents diagnosed) is 11.7%, and the hypertension rate (percentage of residents diagnosed) is 32%. The city contains a total of 17 facilities for elder-care.

According to estimates, the state of Texas has a nursing shortage of roughly 30,000 nurses. Hospitals in Abilene hope that the area’s roughly 100 new nursing graduates will help to alleviate the burden of the local shortage .

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Medical Centers in Abilene (TX):

  • Abilene Regional Medical Center
    6250 US Highway 83, Abilene, TX 79606
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Key Facts...

In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family?

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you.

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan.

Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003.