As respiratory virus activity continues to climb across the country, Texas is one of 38 states reporting “very high” respiratory virus level activities. With more than 55,000 combined hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu reported nationwide during the final week of 2023, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to get your flu
Nurse practitioners like Susan Cruz, RN, MSN, FNP-C, help the Hereford care team fulfill its mission of advancing care for Hereford. A Hereford native, Cruz began her nursing career at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2002 before becoming a licensed nurse practitioner in 2017. Cruz is bilingual, working with both English- and Spanish-speaking patients. “I
In a unanimous decision, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors selected Candice Smith, RN, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN as CEO. Smith accepted the offer on November 30. Smith had been serving as interim CEO since July of this year. “I’m honored by the trust the board has placed in me to serve as
Trevor Rohm, M.D., MS, Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s chief medical officer, last month was invited to deliver a guest lecture at Iona University in New York. The lecture, “Health Disparities and Informatics: Lessons in Value-Based Care,” drew on lessons learned from Rohm’s own career and strategies employed at DSCHD. Rohm discussed the complexities of
Nurse practitioners like Carolyn Jansa, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, help the Hereford care team deliver excellent care. Jansa has worked at Hereford Regional Medical Center for 38 years, primarily in labor and delivery and women’s health. “Over the years I’ve seen this hospital and our care team expand to bring even more expertise and skill to Hereford,”
Hereford Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive Dec. 21. Seasonal illnesses brought on by colder weather and a lower availability of donors due to holiday and vacation travel combine to create an uphill battle for hospitals working to keep up with the demand for blood this time of the year. Start a new
November 16 is National Rural Health Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated health providers working to meet the unique health care needs of the more than 60 million Americans living in rural communities. National Rural Health Day was founded in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to
Breastfeeding can be challenging, especially for new mothers. Hereford Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing new and expectant mothers with the best post-natal education, including breastfeeding best practices and problem-solving. Our breastfeeding support classes are designed to walk new and expectant mothers through breastfeeding best practices, as well as education about the benefits of
November 12 – 18 is Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to recognize the dedication and expertise that advanced nurse practitioners bring to patient care at hospitals and clinics across the country. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are involved in virtually every aspect of patient care. They conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests,
Nurse practitioners like Michelle Williams, FNP, help the Hereford care team deliver excellent care. Williams began working at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2019 and brings 26 years of nursing experience to the community. As an FNP (family nurse practitioner), Williams works with patients at all stages of life, diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and developing
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