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Old Camp Hospital was the first permanent hospital in the Trans-Pecos area. It was erected in 1929 by pioneer physician and surgeon Jim Camp, M.D., who came to Pecos in 1900 and was named Texas Doctor of the Year for 1950. In the early days, Dr. Jim performed many operations using kitchen tables and other makeshift equipment. During 64 years of service, he strove to improve facilities, with one of his goals being to build and equip a modern hospital. The building was converted to office use in 1954.
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Town of Pecos, Texas · United States
