Martin County Hospital District is bringing its story to a national audience.
MCHD was selected to participate in All Access with Andy Garcia, a documentary-style educational television series highlighting organizations and initiatives making a difference in their industries and communities.
On September 17, 2026, a production crew visited MCHD to capture interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing the people, services, and patient experiences that define healthcare in Martin County.
Behind the scenes at Martin County Hospital District as the All Access with Andy Garcia production crew captures footage highlighting the people, services, and patient care shaping rural healthcare in West Texas.
A Rural Hospital. A National Spotlight.
Rural hospitals play an essential role in the communities they serve, often navigating challenges related to healthcare access, resources, and the changing needs of their populations.
For Martin County Hospital District, those challenges have also created opportunities to grow, innovate, and expand the services available to patients throughout West Texas.
The All Access production will explore how MCHD continues strengthening rural healthcare through investments in facilities, advanced medical technology, expanded services, and a commitment to providing quality patient care.
The feature offers an opportunity to demonstrate what a small, rural hospital can accomplish through continued investment, forward-thinking leadership, and a dedicated healthcare team.
Behind the Scenes at MCHD
During the September filming, the production crew visited multiple departments throughout MCHD, capturing interviews and footage that highlight the scope of services available within the hospital district.
Filming Included:
Emergency Services: Highlighting the teams responsible for responding to emergencies and providing critical care.
Family Clinic: Showcasing access to primary care and the services supporting patients throughout the community.
Therapy & Rehabilitation: Demonstrating the role of rehabilitation services in helping patients regain mobility, function, and independence.
Surgical Services: Featuring the technology, clinical expertise, and expanding capabilities supporting surgical care at MCHD.
Additional Patient Care Areas: Capturing the people and day-to-day operations that contribute to the patient experience.
Together, these departments help tell a larger story about the range of healthcare services available in Martin County and the people responsible for delivering them.
Growth, Innovation, and the Future of Rural Healthcare
The filming comes during a period of significant growth for Martin County Hospital District.
Recent investments include the opening of a new Medical Office Building, expanded access to primary and specialty care, advancements in surgical technology, and an ongoing Emergency Department expansion.
These developments reflect MCHD’s continued efforts to strengthen healthcare access and respond to the evolving needs of Martin County and surrounding communities.
The documentary will highlight how investments in technology, facilities, and services are helping position MCHD for the future while preserving the personal attention and community connection that define rural healthcare.
The People Behind the Care
While new facilities, advanced technology, and expanded services are important parts of MCHD’s story, the heart of the documentary is the patient experience.
MCHD staff and the All Access production crew during filming in patient care areas.
Behind every service are physicians, nurses, emergency responders, therapists, support staff, and other employees whose knowledge, dedication, and teamwork make patient care possible.
From the Emergency Department to the Family Clinic, from surgery to rehabilitation, the people of MCHD play an essential role in the care patients receive every day.
What sets MCHD apart is not simply the services we provide, but the people behind those services.
Sharing Our Story Beyond West Texas
The completed All Access with Andy Garcia segment is intended for distribution through public television stations nationwide, providing an opportunity to introduce Martin County Hospital District to audiences beyond the region.
The feature will offer viewers a closer look at the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare and how MCHD continues investing in the people, services, and resources needed to serve its community.
Broadcast and viewing information will be shared as details become available.
Thank You to Our MCHD Team
MCHD extends its appreciation to every employee who participated in interviews, assisted with filming, coordinated production activities, or supported departments throughout the process.
This opportunity reflects the collective dedication of the entire MCHD team and the work taking place across the organization every day.
We look forward to sharing the completed feature and giving audiences across the country a closer look at Martin County Hospital District.
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