March 30 is Doctors’ Day, a day to celebrate and recognize the incredible physicians caring for the people of Hereford and all across the country. The hard-working and dedicated physicians at Hereford Regional Medical Center deliver excellent care that you and your family can count on. From chronic care management and Medicare wellness care to
Hereford Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive March 15. Donation centers across the Panhandle have called for assistance from area hospitals and communities to boost blood supplies in the wake of the state’s largest wildfire, which has disrupted blood drives across the region. The wildfire has resulted in the cancellation of several
Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s community paramedicine program has reduced the hospital’s readmission rate to zero, a significant reduction from 35 percent before the launch of the program. The program was recently honored with the Texas Hospital Association’s highest award for quality in recognition of the positive impact the program has had for the
Deaf Smith County Hospital District was awarded the Bill Aston Award for Quality by the Texas Hospital Association for its community paramedicine program. “The community paramedicine program has proven to be an incredibly effective tool for providing high-quality care for our community and reducing readmissions,” said Candice Smith, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO. “Part
Deaf Smith County Hospital District received a $70,000 donation from L'Allegra as part of the group’s 2023 Project Christmas Card. The donation will be used to purchase updated equipment for the hospital. “We are beyond grateful for L’Allegra’s generosity towards our hospital, and by extension, our patients,” said Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, Deaf
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
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
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