Methodist Celina Medical Center has introduced a new women’s health program, establishing itself as the first facility in the Prosper and Celina area to offer nonemergency labor and delivery services. The initiative began when the hospital started treating patients in March 2025, with the specialized women’s services officially opening in November of that year.
The program occupies the entire second floor of the four-story building and includes four labor and delivery rooms, ten postpartum rooms, and support from three obstetrician-gynecologists. Hospital leadership describes the launch as a series of firsts for the community, including the first mammograms performed in Celina and the first babies delivered at a local hospital. President Cody Hunter noted that these milestones contribute to a demographic shift, with more residents being born and raised in the city.
Prior to this development, local officials and medical providers highlighted a significant gap in obstetric and gynecological care. Patients previously had to travel to Denton, Sherman, or Frisco for these services. Dr. Christine Hemphill, an OB-GYN at the facility, explained that the hospital now serves a wide geographic area, extending from the eastern edge of the lakes across Denton to McKinney, and nearly to the Red River. She also noted that patients travel from other states for specialized treatments, such as minimally invasive surgery for endometriosis.
The hospital’s presence has had a notable economic impact. With more than 200 full-time employees, it ranks as the fourth largest employer in Celina. Local leaders, including Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs and Prosper Town Manager Mario Canizares, emphasized that the facility provides essential convenience for residents and medical professionals alike. Certified nurse midwife Kristen Parks, who opened a nearby birth center in Prosper, cited the hospital’s proximity as a key factor in her decision to establish her practice in the area.