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
February 15, 2023 (Hereford, TX) – Jeff Barnhart, CEO, Deaf Smith County Hospital District, is the 2022 recipient of the Texas Hospital Association’s Pioneer Award recognizing his innovative leadership of a rural hospital. The award was presented yesterday at a luncheon during the annual conference of the THA membership. “Jeff is always looking for ways
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
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
Galen Chandler is a cattle inspector, work that takes him to some remote areas of West Texas. He had never been a patient at Hereford Regional Medical Center before, but when he was bitten by a rattlesnake, he immediately knew he could depend on them to save his life. Galen was bitten at a
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
When you picture a nurse changing an IV bag or drawing blood, you may not realize that the work they do is part of an intravenous (IV) specialty. This specialty requires skill and expert training to ensure that patients receive expert care that is as painless as possible. IV nurses are responsible for administering