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
Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s Esmeralda Florez, director of social services, and Terry Hazlett, EMS director, will speak at the Healthier Texas Summit October 5. Florez and Hazlett will share Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s successes with its community paramedicine program as part of a panel discussion on Addressing Rural Health Disparities via Community Paramedicine.
As the number of U.S. hospitals facing financial penalties for too many readmissions is rising, Hereford Regional Medical Center is bucking the trend with a stellar 0.003 percent readmission rate for Medicare patients so far in 2023. That mark is well below the national average of 14.5 percent. The hospital has invested in numerous initiatives
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
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
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
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 dedicated to providing our community and broader region with the best experience and care possible.
FOLLOW US
PHONE:
Hospital: (806) 364-2141
Clinic: (806) 364-7512
FAX: (806) 364-5256
ADDRESS: