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Employee Spotlight: Israel Olivo

Maintenance Department  Israel Olivo has been a trusted member of our Maintenance Department since 2018, consistently going above and beyond the expectations of his role. The maintenance role is mission-critical — responsible for ensuring patient rooms, clinical equipment, utilities, safety systems, and infrastructure function without interruption. If these systems fail, patient care could be impacted. 

By |2026-01-22T17:42:24-05:00February 1st, 2026|Blog, Employee Spotlights|Comments Off on Employee Spotlight: Israel Olivo

What Is a DOT Physical and Who Needs One?

If you drive for work, chances are you’re required to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. This exam isn’t optional. It’s a federal requirement designed to ensure commercial drivers are medically fit to operate vehicles safely. At Hereford Health Clinic, DOT physicals are available locally, so drivers can stay compliant without traveling far or

By |2026-02-03T16:43:29-05:00January 27th, 2026|Events, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What Is a DOT Physical and Who Needs One?

Flu Cases Are Rising. There’s Still Time to Get Vaccinated.

Flu activity is increasing across the country, and Texas is reporting high levels of illness, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far this flu season, the CDC estimates at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths nationwide. Health experts caution that flu season has not

By |2026-02-03T16:43:31-05:00January 13th, 2026|Blog, Clinic, Events, News|Comments Off on Flu Cases Are Rising. There’s Still Time to Get Vaccinated.

Why Your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit Should Be Part of Your Yearly Routine

Health care isn’t only for when something goes wrong. One of the most important ways to stay healthy as you age is simple: use the benefits you already have. The Annual Medicare Wellness Visit is a fully covered Medicare service designed to help you understand your health, prevent problems before they start, and stay connected

By |2026-01-22T17:42:44-05:00January 6th, 2026|Blog, Clinic, Medicare, Medicare Wellness Center|Comments Off on Why Your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit Should Be Part of Your Yearly Routine

Employee Spotlight: Cynthia “Cindy” Zapata, LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurses are the backbone of a clinic. They’re often the first face a patient sees, the steady presence during a visit, and the consistent link among providers, patients, and families. Cynthia “Cindy” Zapata embodies that role every day. Cindy has dedicated over 10 years of service to Hereford Regional Medical Center, bringing reliability,

By |2026-01-22T17:42:56-05:00January 2nd, 2026|Blog, Employee Spotlights|Comments Off on Employee Spotlight: Cynthia “Cindy” Zapata, LVN

Hospital Investments Yield Strong Patient Satisfaction Scores

Data reveals high marks from patients treated at Hereford Regional Medical Center. Patients’ satisfaction scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are collected from patients following care at the hospital.  The reports highlight Hereford Regional Medical Center’s continued improvement in nearly every major patient-reported satisfaction category — and performance outpacing many other hospitals

By |2026-02-03T16:43:31-05:00December 16th, 2025|Blog, Community Paramedicine, Events, News|Comments Off on Hospital Investments Yield Strong Patient Satisfaction Scores

Hereford Regional Medical Center CEO Candice Smith Appointed to Statewide Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council

Hereford Regional Medical Center CEO Candice R. Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, a statewide body tasked with developing strategies to ensure Texas maintains a strong and sustainable health care workforce. Smith joins a select group of appointees from across the state

By |2026-02-03T16:43:32-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Blog, Events, Press Release, Public Health|Comments Off on Hereford Regional Medical Center CEO Candice Smith Appointed to Statewide Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council

Bringing Kidney Care Closer to Home: How Telemedicine is Changing the Future of Dialysis at HRMC

For many patients living with kidney disease, getting the care they need has often meant transferring long distances to larger hospitals for specialized treatment. But now, thanks to new technology and innovation at Hereford Regional Medical Center (HRMC), patients needing inpatient dialysis can receive advanced kidney care right here at home in Hereford. HRMC recently

By |2026-02-03T16:43:33-05:00November 20th, 2025|Blog, Events, Nephrology, News|Comments Off on Bringing Kidney Care Closer to Home: How Telemedicine is Changing the Future of Dialysis at HRMC

Inpatient Dialysis and Nephrology Services Now Available at Hereford Regional Medical Center

Hereford Regional Medical Center is expanding its specialty services, making inpatient nephrology and dialysis available for patients with kidney injuries, kidney failure, or chronic kidney disease. This includes patients hospitalized with non-kidney conditions, such diabetes, who also have a kidney condition, and patients with complications from chronic kidney conditions. The addition of inpatient nephrology marks

By |2026-02-03T16:43:33-05:00November 20th, 2025|Blog, Events, Nephrology, News, Press Release|Comments Off on Inpatient Dialysis and Nephrology Services Now Available at Hereford Regional Medical Center
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