Nurse Practitioner Spotlight: Susan Cruz

Nurse practitioners like Susan Cruz, RN, MSN, FNP-C, help the Hereford care team fulfill its mission of advancing care for Hereford. A Hereford native, Cruz began her nursing career at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2002 before becoming a licensed nurse practitioner in 2017. Cruz is bilingual, working with both English- and Spanish-speaking patients. “I

By |2023-12-08T16:16:48+00:00December 5th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Nurse Practitioner Spotlight: Susan Cruz

Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors Selects Candice Smith, RN, MSN as CEO

In a unanimous decision, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors selected Candice Smith, RN, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN as CEO. Smith accepted the offer on November 30. Smith had been serving as interim CEO since July of this year. “I’m honored by the trust the board has placed in me to serve as

By |2023-12-01T23:08:01+00:00December 4th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors Selects Candice Smith, RN, MSN as CEO

DSCHD Chief Medical Officer Invited to Speak on Role of Data in Addressing Health Care Disparities

Trevor Rohm, M.D., MS, Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s chief medical officer, last month was invited to deliver a guest lecture at Iona University in New York. The lecture, “Health Disparities and Informatics: Lessons in Value-Based Care,” drew on lessons learned from Rohm’s own career and strategies employed at DSCHD. Rohm discussed the complexities of

By |2023-11-30T22:25:33+00:00December 1st, 2023|Community Paramedicine, News, public health|Comments Off on DSCHD Chief Medical Officer Invited to Speak on Role of Data in Addressing Health Care Disparities

Nurse Practitioner Spotlight: Carolyn Jansa

Nurse practitioners like Carolyn Jansa, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, help the Hereford care team deliver excellent care. Jansa has worked at Hereford Regional Medical Center for 38 years, primarily in labor and delivery and women’s health. “Over the years I’ve seen this hospital and our care team expand to bring even more expertise and skill to Hereford,”

By |2023-11-29T22:45:36+00:00November 29th, 2023|wellness|Comments Off on Nurse Practitioner Spotlight: Carolyn Jansa

Give the Gift of Life This Holiday Season

Hereford Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive Dec. 21. Seasonal illnesses brought on by colder weather and a lower availability of donors due to holiday and vacation travel combine to create an uphill battle for hospitals working to keep up with the demand for blood this time of the year. Start a new

By |2023-11-22T17:30:15+00:00November 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Give the Gift of Life This Holiday Season

Celebrating National Rural Health Day

November 16 is National Rural Health Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated health providers working to meet the unique health care needs of the more than 60 million Americans living in rural communities. National Rural Health Day was founded in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to

By |2023-11-15T16:52:07+00:00November 16th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Celebrating National Rural Health Day

5 Breastfeeding Best Practices

Breastfeeding can be challenging, especially for new mothers. Hereford Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing new and expectant mothers with the best post-natal education, including breastfeeding best practices and problem-solving. Breastfeeding Class Schedule November 18 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. January 20 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Our

By |2023-09-29T14:57:03+00:00November 13th, 2023|News|Comments Off on 5 Breastfeeding Best Practices

Nurse Practitioner Week 2023

November 12 – 18 is Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to recognize the dedication and expertise that advanced nurse practitioners bring to patient care at hospitals and clinics across the country. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are involved in virtually every aspect of patient care. They conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests,

By |2023-11-10T18:01:06+00:00November 12th, 2023|blog, News|Comments Off on Nurse Practitioner Week 2023

Nurse Practitioner spotlight: Michelle Williams

Nurse practitioners like Michelle Williams, FNP, help the Hereford care team deliver excellent care. Williams began working at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2019 and brings 26 years of nursing experience to the community. As an FNP (family nurse practitioner), Williams works with patients at all stages of life, diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and developing

By |2023-11-07T17:19:07+00:00November 7th, 2023|blog, News|Comments Off on Nurse Practitioner spotlight: Michelle Williams

Hereford Regional Medical Center Emergency Department Director Honored Among Top 25 Nurses in Texas Panhandle

Kati Alley, PhD, MSN, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, Hereford Regional Medical Center’s emergency department director/trauma program coordinator, was honored by the Texas Nurses Association as a top 25 nurse in the Panhandle. Alley accepted the award November 2 during TNA’s seventh annual Panhandle Great 25 Nurses celebration event. “The level of expertise and dedication Kati brings

By |2023-11-03T15:27:00+00:00November 3rd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Hereford Regional Medical Center Emergency Department Director Honored Among Top 25 Nurses in Texas Panhandle
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