Callahan County Hospital – Baird TX

City:: Baird, TX
Site Type:: Education and Health, Civic Facilities, Hospitals and Clinics
New Deal Agencies:: Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Designer:: Gaskill-McDaniel Architects
Marked:: Yes

Description

The Callahan County Hospital was built by the WPA in 1938-1939 in an Art Deco/Art Moderne style to serve the rural population of Callahan County, Texas. The hospital operated at least through the 1960s, as late as 1966. The building is currently used by the Texas Department of Human Services.

Source notes

Hunt, W. R. "Baird, TX." Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 16, 2013. WPA marker on building.

Site originally submitted by Susan Allen on June 16, 2013.

24 West 4th Street
Baird, Texas 79504
Callahan County

Coordinates: 32.3948955, -99.40090

Baird

527 Peyton
Baird, TX 79504
Phone: 325-854-1365
Fax: 325-854-1409

Hours of Operations:

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

After Hours:
2nd Sat each month 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Behavioral Health:

Wednesday 8:30-4:30

Friday 8:30-3 (Group Homes)

Dr. John D. Crowley is a psychiatrist in Clyde, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including River Crest Hospital and Billings Clinic. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. John D. Crowley has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, non-Alzheimer's dementia, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. John D. Crowley accepts Cigna, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted.

Specialties

Specialty

Psychiatry

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy.