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Wilson N. Jones Medical Center is a full-service,
not-for-profit medical center Hospital serving North Texas and Southern
Oklahoma. Led by a volunteer board of civic leaders, WNJ serves our communities
with quality healthcare provided by compassionate professionals in a healing
environment.
WNJ is a 241-bed facility and the diagnostic technology
and clinical leader of health services in the region. Almost 200 physicians
from over 30 various specialties make up the active medical staff, with another
70 holding associate privileges.
Sherman, Texas
Sherman is one of the fortunate cities in Texas, which attracts physicians and
Fortune 500 companies from across the country. Medical professionals searching
for quality of life and a thriving community in which to practice, find what
they are looking for in Sherman, Texas.
Sherman is the county seat of Grayson County, a rural
county in north central Texas, with a population of approximately 115,000. The
population of the city of Sherman is estimated to have grown to near 40,000.
Lake Texoma and the Red River border the county on the
north. Dallas is roughly 65 miles south via US Hwy 75 or Hwy 289. There are two
small airports in the county, with commercial airline services conveniently
located one hour away- Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field.
The town was named after General Sidney Sherman; the
Texas Republic cavalry officer credited with the famous slogan, Remember the
Alamo! Sherman is known for its historic landmarks, particularly the C.S.
Roberts House. History lovers will enjoy the Red River Historical Museum,
housed in the c.1914 former Carnegie Library, which is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The museum features exhibits depicting the rich
and colorful history of Grayson County and North Texas. Several other
interesting museums and exhibits are also located in Sherman.
Sherman is proud of its historical significance, but is
also a modern city with a thriving present and promising future.
The
Sherman Independent School District holds true to the traditions of
education, it continues to keep up with and often surpass the demands placed on
education as an institution. Upgrades in facilities, technology and continued
dedication to academics have made the Sherman ISD one of the finest school
districts. The Sherman ISD serves some 6,000 students at 10 campuses. The
district includes six elementary schools (and two more under construction), an
intermediate school, a middle school, a high school, and a school that houses
early childhood, handicapped and alternative learning students. Parents who
seek a private education in Sherman are afforded a choice of three private
school systems. Grayson Christian School, with an average enrollment of 105,
educates pre-K through 12th grade students. Texoma Christian School
system educates an average of 335 students a year, serving pre-K through 12th
grade; while St. Marys School meets the needs of approximately 155 pre-K
through 6th grade students each year. Sherman is home to two
colleges, the nationally acclaimed liberal arts college,
Austin College and
a top-notch community college,
Grayson County College.
The community playhouse, Finley Cultural Center,
provides top entertainment throughout the year as well as the annual Community
Series, which includes the annual Sherman Symphony Pops Concert
of Christmas music and carols the first weekend of December. Shopping
opportunities abound in Sherman at the Midway Mall, Sherman Town Center,
and downtown area.
Several large companies choose Sherman as home. MEMC
Southwest, TI Semiconductors, Fisher Controls, Folgers, Starr Aircraft, and
SpoolTech anchor Shermans economic future.
Sherman, Texas is a phenomenal place to practice
medicine. In a growth pattern that shows no sign of slowing in the near future,
it is a quality area to raise a family and grow a business.
Please visit the Sherman Chamber of Commerce website
at ShermanTexas.com.
Lake Texoma
Just to the north of Sherman lies beautiful Lake Texoma. Spanning the
Texas/Oklahoma border, the shoreline of the lake runs a total of 1250 miles
long. This man made lake was constructed between 1939 and 1944 as a means of
flood control. The dam, which is almost three miles long, holds back 89,000
surface acres of water at normal pool level. The power plant is capable of
generating 70,000 kilowatts of power. It has been estimated that as much as $90
million has been saved from flood damage.
For the outdoors enthusiast, Lake Texoma offers boating
of all kinds, water skiing, camping, swimming, hiking and dont forget, striper
fishing!
For more information concerning Lake Texoma, visit the
Lake Texoma Association Guide
at LakeTexomaOnline.com.
Explore Your Future at Wilson N. Jones
We have a number of healthcare jobs available to qualified applicants,
including nursing, clinical, administrative, and non-clinical support
positions. To explore your future here at Wilson N. Jones, you can
browse our current openings or apply online.
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