Much like last fall and winter, the 2023-2024 flu season poses an elevated risk of illness, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking several countries in the Southern Hemisphere (which have their flu season before the U.S.) that are experiencing higher or earlier flu activity compared to previous years. No matter your age
At Hereford Regional Medical Center, maternity care doesn’t just end when you leave the hospital. Beginning September 23, the Hereford Health Clinic will offer monthly breastfeeding classes for first-time mothers or anyone seeking helpful information about breastfeeding best practices. All classes will be led by HRMC nurse practitioner Carolyn Jansa, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, an International Board-Certified
From everyone at Hereford Regional Medical Center, we send our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Jesse Perales who recently passed away. Before relocating to Borger, Dr. Perales practiced for many years at Hereford Regional Medical Center and was integral to making HRMC the excellent health care system it is today. "Dr.
The volunteers who contribute time, energy, and compassion to Hereford Regional Medical Center are the heart and soul of our hospital. These volunteers have donated hundreds…and, in some cases, many thousands, of hours, to the hospital and our patients. Whether they are welcoming people to the
Jeff Barnhart is stepping down as CEO of Deaf Smith County Hospital District after seven years characterized by numerous expansions and improvements to the hospital’s operations. In addition to the expansion of services like wound care and the employee wellness program, WorkSmart, Barnhart also oversaw the launch of the community paramedicine program that combines EMS,
School is just around the corner, and Hereford Regional Medical Center has you covered for all the back-to-school resources you need to start the new school year on the right foot. From vaccinations to physical exams, the Hereford Health Clinic has everything you need to get your child ready for school. Below you’ll also find
Candice Smith, MSN will take over from current CEO Jeff Barnhart in August Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s Board of Directors has named the hospital’s chief nursing officer, Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN as interim CEO to assume leadership of the hospital, clinic, and EMS system once current CEO Jeff Barnhart leaves the role in
When Hereford resident James Self experienced neck pain and soreness that neither self-care remedies nor a chiropractor could heal, he faced the choice between driving hours each week to get physical therapy in Amarillo or going right down the road to the physical therapists at Hereford Regional Medical Center. He chose to stay closer to
Hereford Regional Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive July 26 The need for blood rises in the summer, but donations are often down. Hereford Regional Medical Center invites the community to donate July 26 to keep area blood supplies up. Summer is an important time of the year for blood donations. The rise in injuries due
Hereford Regional Medical Center is expanding its obstetrics and gynecology services with the addition of Larry McCullough, M.D. to the hospital and clinic. “To meet the needs of our community we are adding physicians who are not only excellent at what they do but deliver patient-centered care so everyone in our community has the care