Hunt Regional Closes Rockwall Occupational Clinic, Shifts Services to Greenville

Hunt Regional Occupational Health closed its Rockwall location at 810 E. Ralph Hall Blvd. on Nov. 25, officials announced, directing clients to an expanded Greenville clinic and other remaining sites. The health system said the move was made after careful consideration and framed the consolidation as a way to enhance services and better meet client needs.

“After careful consideration, we have decided to close our Rockwall location (810 E. Ralph Hall Blvd.),” read the notification to patients. “Our main hub will now be located at our Greenville clinic where we are expanding size and hours. This change will allow us to enhance our services and better serve all our clients’ needs.”

The notification included assurances from Dr. Scott M. Pierce, director of occupational medicine for Hunt Regional Urgent Care and a member of the Hunt Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors, that the organization would work to maintain continuity of care during the transition. Pierce said the health system was “committed to providing continuous care and support during this transition” and added, “We understand that change can be challenging and we are here to assist you during this transition.” Hunt Regional said other locations in Greenville and Royse City will remain open.

The Rockwall clinic closure comes after the district voted in September to close emergency room services in Commerce and Quinlan. CEO Lee Boles has framed those earlier cuts in financial terms, saying the ER closures would “positively impact the district’s financial health by reducing expenses by more than $15 million annually.” Boles also said negotiations for a partnership at Hunt Regional Medical Center Royse City are ongoing.

For Rockwall County residents, the clinic shutdown narrows local access to occupational health services that handle workplace injuries, pre-employment screenings, and other work-related care. Consolidating services into larger hubs can allow expanded hours and resources, but it also shifts travel and time burdens onto patients and employers, particularly hourly workers and those without reliable transportation. Reduced local availability of occupational care can complicate timely treatment, workers’ compensation claims, and employer return-to-work processes.

Public health and equity concerns arise when service consolidation disproportionately affects people with lower incomes, limited mobility, or inflexible work schedules. Local employers and community leaders may need to plan for increased transportation needs and workplace accommodations while Hunt Regional implements the transition. The district’s stated commitment to assist patients during the change will be closely watched by providers, employers, and residents who rely on nearby urgent and occupational health care.