The neighborhood hospital was recognized in the Herald Democrat’s 2026 Best of Texoma awards for its commitment to exceptional emergency care and patient-centered service across the Texoma region.
Media Contact
Taylor Poteet
Business Development Manager
t.poteet@redriverer.com
For Immediate Release:
SHERMAN, Texas (Sept. 28, 2026) — Less than one year after reopening, Red River ER & Hospital has been named the “Best Emergency Room” in Texoma in the Herald Democrat’s 2026 Best of Texoma awards. The recognition highlights the emergency department team’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health care throughout the North Texas-Southern Oklahoma area.
Presented annually by Herald Democrat, the Best of Texoma awards recognize organizations and individuals that make a positive impact in the Texoma communities. Nominees are submitted by the public, and community members vote through an open-ballot process conducted over a two-month period.
“What makes this recognition so meaningful is how quickly our team has earned the confidence of this community,” said Amy Coffman, MSN, RN, CEN, Chief Nursing Officer at Red River ER & Hospital. “In less than a year, we’ve built something special together. This award is a reminder that when you put patients first and surround yourself with people who genuinely care, people take notice.”
Red River ER & Hospital continues to redefine medical care by removing many of the barriers commonly associated with traditional ER systems. The facility offers minimal wait times, 24/7 access to board-certified physicians, and a comprehensive on-site radiology suite, providing convenient, patient-centered care when it matters most.
The 2026 Best of Texoma award winners were announced Sept. 20 in the Herald Democrat and online.
For more information, contact Taylor Poteet, Business Development Manager at Red River ER & Hospital.
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Red River ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Red River ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care with little to no wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and X-ray. With many 5-star reviews, patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Red River ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 2022 N Hwy 75 in Sherman, Texas.
Red River ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led health care services company with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide and partnerships with more than 800 physicians. Nutex Health operates three business divisions: the Hospital Division, the Population Health Management Division, and the Real Estate Division. The Hospital Division owns and operates 28 health care facilities across 12 states, staffed by highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management Division owns and operates provider networks, including Independent Physician Associations. The Real Estate Division comprises real estate entities and activities related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. These entities own the land and hospital buildings that are leased to Nutex Health’s hospital operations.

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