As the population inFrisco and the surrounding region continues to surge, Medical City Frisco is stepping up to meet the moment. The hospital, located at 5500 Frisco Square Blvd., is expanding its emergency and women’s services units to better serve the city’s growing healthcare needs.
Meeting the Demand
Medical City Frisco, a level three trauma center, recently added two new patient rooms in its emergency department. The expansion is a direct response to a more than 12% year-over-year increase in ER visits. The additional space aims to reduce wait times and improve the patient experience for emergency care.
In May, the hospital also opened a new operating room in its women’s services unit. Deliveries at Medical City Frisco increased by more than 20% over the past year, and the new operating room, located on the same floor as labor and delivery, allows for more efficient care for expectant mothers.
Part of a Larger Investment in North Texas
The recent additions are part of Medical City Healthcare’s ongoing capital investment initiative, which includes more than $1.7 billion in planned or completed upgrades across North Texas. These investments span new construction, facility upgrades and advanced medical technologies aimed at improving both access and outcomes.
“The reputation of our expert, compassionate care teams is why so many people turn to us as the destination of choice for healthcare excellence,” Medical City Frisco CEO Ken Stevens said in an official statement. “With increased patient volumes, these new care spaces will allow Medical City Frisco to continue to meet the growing needs of the community.”
A Healthcare System for a Burgeoning Region
Frisco’s healthcare needs are expanding alongside its population. According to the latest data, Frisco saw a 10.2% population increase from 2023 to 2024, outpacing nearby Plano (2.4%) and keeping pace with McKinney (12.3%). Even faster growth occurred in Prosper (40.6%) and Celina, which saw a staggering 157.6% jump.
By 2060, Collin County is projected to reach nearly 2.5 million residents, doubling its current population. As this once-suburban area evolves into a regional economic hub, often dubbed “DFFW” to reflect the sprawl between Dallas and Fort Worth, institutions like Medical City Frisco are working to ensure infrastructure keeps up…