When an elderly couple in town was unable to travel to the clinic for follow-up care after a hospital stay but hesitant to receive care away from the hospital, Hereford Regional Medical Center delivered the care they needed thanks to the community paramedicine program. The community paramedicine team alleviated the couple’s concerns by demonstrating its
For years, Hereford Regional Medical Center has gone beyond the traditional role of rural health care by making investments in clinical talent and operations and taking innovative approaches to improving health in the community. Today, our approach has resulted in a series of recognition, and most recently, we have been nominated for Best Hospital
Deaf Smith County Hospital District is the recipient of a $62,500 donation from L’Allegra. These contributions by members of our community help assure high-quality health care in our community now and in the future. “We are so immensely grateful for L’Allegra’s continued support and generosity,” said Jeff Barnhart, CEO, Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
American Heart Month is an important reminder of just how vital heart health is for a healthy life and helps raise awareness of heart disease and the ways we can learn about and move towards healthy heart habits. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. every year, with over 600,000 people
Johnny Trotter is President and General Manager of Bar-G Feedyard in Hereford, and he and his family have been major supporters of our local healthcare system for many years. The Deaf Smith County Hospital District is proud to congratulate him for receiving the Harry Holt "Good Neighbor Award" from the West Texas Rehab Center
Community encouraged to donate December 20-22 December 8, 2022 (Hereford, TX) – Deaf Smith County Hospital District is hosting a community blood drive December 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at the hospital (540 W. 15th Street, Hereford) in partnership with the Coffee Memorial Blood Center. The blood center is also hosting two other blood
This year, we’ve heard more than ever before about the need for vaccinations. With COVID-19 still a threat, vaccination remains our best protection against the deadly coronavirus. We also can’t forget about flu season and how important it is to get an annual flu shot to help protect against serious illness from the flu
Ashley Hawes, M.D. Joins Hereford Regional Medical Center Hawes offers family medicine and obstetrics expertise close to home August 29, 2022 (Hereford, TX) – Hereford Regional Medical Center welcomes Ashley Hawes, M.D, to its family practice. Dr. Hawes is a board-certified family medicine physician. She received her medical degree from Mercer University School of
Get the Facts on Monkeypox The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency in July 2022. There are approximately 990 confirmed cases in Texas. Monkeypox is preventable and treatable and rarely fatal. Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets or contaminated materials,
April 1, 2022 (Hereford, TX) – The Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas State Office of Rural Health awards Hereford Regional Medical Center a grant to establish a community paramedicine program. The program will equip Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s emergency medical services providers with the equipment and training to conduct in-home medical screenings and check-ups