Candice Smith, MSN will take over from current CEO Jeff Barnhart in August Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s Board of Directors has named the hospital’s chief nursing officer, Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN as interim CEO to assume leadership of the hospital, clinic, and EMS system once current CEO Jeff Barnhart leaves the role in
When Hereford resident James Self experienced neck pain and soreness that neither self-care remedies nor a chiropractor could heal, he faced the choice between driving hours each week to get physical therapy in Amarillo or going right down the road to the physical therapists at Hereford Regional Medical Center. He chose to stay closer to
Hereford Regional Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive July 26 The need for blood rises in the summer, but donations are often down. Hereford Regional Medical Center invites the community to donate July 26 to keep area blood supplies up. Summer is an important time of the year for blood donations. The rise in injuries due
Hereford Regional Medical Center is expanding its obstetrics and gynecology services with the addition of Larry McCullough, M.D. to the hospital and clinic. “To meet the needs of our community we are adding physicians who are not only excellent at what they do but deliver patient-centered care so everyone in our community has the care
The Panhandle Stands Together in Wake of Disaster to Aid in Recovery First responders from surrounding communities are pouring in to offer aid for Perryton after the small town was severely damaged by a tornado that struck on the evening of June 15, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Kelly Judice, CEO of
First Case in 4 Years Documented in Texas’ Hood County For the first time since 2019, a confirmed case of measles has been recorded in Texas, occurring in Hood County. According to a report by the Texas Department of State Health Services, a young child was diagnosed with measles despite not traveling to an area
May 21 – 27 is EMS Week, a time to honor and celebrate the brave work of those on the front lines of medical emergencies. EMS workers, including paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), are crucial for the health and safety of Deaf Smith County. The work of our skilled and dedicated EMS workers is
May 7-13 is National Hospital Week, an opportunity to recognize the health care workers, hospitals, and health systems that improve and save lives in our communities. This year is especially important among our rural hospital communities as we recognize and celebrate the selfless health care workers who continue striving to provide great care to patients
May 6 – 12 is National Nurses Week, a time to celebrate the nurses who advance the health and safety of our community. Every year, National Nurses Week takes place during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday to celebrate the health care professionals who embody Nightingale’s tireless efforts to better patients’ lives. Nightingale’s efforts laid
Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, chief nursing officer with Deaf Smith County Hospital District, earned a national rural health certification as part of DSCHD’s ongoing efforts to provide great care for patients by advancing its staff’s knowledge and level of expertise. Smith spoke with News Channel 10 about the certification and advancements in her
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