Congressman John Carter Secures Funding to Expand Rural Health Care Access at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

Marble Falls, Texas — Congressman John Carter announced that he secured federal funding to support the purchase of a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner and contrast injector at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, a critical investment that will expand access to lifesaving diagnostic care for patients across rural Central Texas.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls serves as the only full-service community hospital across a 3,800-square-mile rural service area and plays a vital role in emergency, trauma, and specialty care for Burnet County and surrounding communities.

“In rural communities, access to timely medical care can make all the difference,” said Congressman Carter. “When someone shows up in the emergency room with a serious injury or stroke symptoms, they shouldn’t have to wait longer for imaging or be sent miles away for care. This investment helps make sure families here can get the care they need, when they need it, close to home.”

“Baylor Scott & White – Marble Falls is deeply grateful for Congressman Carter’s leadership in strengthening healthcare in Central Texas. We truly appreciate his help in securing federal funding for advanced imaging equipment,” said Tim Ols, president, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls. “As a not‑for‑profit hospital serving the Highland Lakes region, we see firsthand the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing care. This investment in new equipment reflects our shared commitment to helping our neighbors continue receiving the timely, high‑quality medical services they depend on.”

The funding will support the purchase of a new CT scanner and contrast injector, expanding the hospital’s imaging capacity and reducing strain on its existing equipment. The new scanner is expected to serve more than 2,500 patients in its first year and over 5,400 patients annually within four years, while also strengthening the hospital’s Level IV trauma emergency department.