Not having to return to the hospital after receiving treatment is critical for hospitals, and Hereford Regional Medical Center has achieved a 5.45 percent readmission rate for 2022. It’s the lowest rate among Panhandle hospitals and well below the state average of 14.9 percent. Efforts to reduce readmission are a priority for the hospital, and
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, it’s important to inspect your pool and spa drains to ensure everything is working properly so your pool or spa can be enjoyed safely. Pool safety is always important and a drain inspection now, after months of little or no pool use, can provide peace of mind
People with diabetes often experience poor circulation, putting them at increased risk for developing slow healing wounds. Our team of wound care experts can help you stay a step ahead and understand the risk factors for slow healing wounds so they don’t get worse. In addition to poor circulation, other risk factors for developing
Community health care and school officials highlight health and wellness issues important to the region in an upcoming forum open to the public. Hereford Regional Medical Center and Hereford Independent School District Health Services will host a Women’s Lunch and Learn April 12 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Hereford
March 30 is Doctors’ Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate all our incredible physicians. Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our physicians who care for our community in our hospital and clinic. And, it’s an opportunity to recognize doctors’ many medical advancements and their continuous efforts to improve modern health care.
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
March 13, 2023 (Hereford, TX) – Hereford Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive March 17 from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the education room of the hospital. Donors must schedule an appointment online here or by calling 877-340-8777.
When Galen Chandler was bitten by a rattlesnake while inspecting cattle in west Texas, he was more than an hour away from the higher-level trauma facility in Amarillo. Galen knew he needed emergency care as soon as possible and drove himself to Hereford Regional Medical Center in just 20 minutes. Once there, Galen received the
The community paramedicine program at Hereford Regional Medical Center represents a significant investment in the health of our community. This program creates a team of paramedics, nurses, social workers, physicians, and respiratory therapists to provide care for patients after they have left the hospital. This team is designed to address any health care needs a
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