About Little River Healthcare

Little River Healthcare System formed in November 2006 when Blackhawk Healthcare merged with Richards Memorial Hospital to create a for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care to the community. 

Little River Healthcare System is currently comprised of 4 facilities in surrounding areas:

            Richards Memorial Hospital
            Little River Medical Clinic - Rockdale
            Little River Medical Clinic - Cameron
            Specialty Clinic of Cameron

Our energized and committed staff of employees, physicians and volunteers work together everyday to deliver our mission.

Mission:
Our mission is to provide excellent, personalized patient care; empower others to collaborate with us in improving community health and education, promoting a spirit of healing, and lifelong wellness. 

Vision: 
To bring an unmatched spirit of healing in healthcare to Milam County and surrounding communities.

Values:
Little River Healthcare System employees are committed to serving our communities’ healthcare needs with the following values: 

Total Patient Focus
We are devoted to compassionate care in a nurturing environment, which brings the power to heal.  We are here for our patients first. 

Respect and Integrity
We pride ourselves in maintaining an open, honest, consistent, and trusting relationship with our patients and their families, our employees, and our communities.  

Teamwork
We work as a united team to create and promote a healing and nurturing environment for our patients. 

Excellence
We value quality in care, work life, and community education.  We strive to go above and beyond expectations. 

Professionalism
We are committed to maintaining a professional staff and atmosphere to provide the highest quality, personalized care to our patients. 

Advancement
We strive to creatively work toward new ways of continually improving our services, technology, and facilities. 

Empowerment
A combined effort of our staff, their patients and families will provide a personalized healing environment allowing all those involved to contribute to long-term wellness. 

Accountability
We recognize the positive results that come from meeting the expectations of our patients, our communities, and our employees and therefore maintain accountability in all of our endeavors.