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
Kati Alley, PhD, MSN, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, Hereford Regional Medical Center’s emergency department director/trauma program coordinator, was honored by the Texas Nurses Association as a top 25 nurse in the Panhandle. Alley accepted the award November 2 during TNA’s seventh annual Panhandle Great 25 Nurses celebration event. “The level of expertise and dedication Kati brings
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a call for awareness and action surrounding the disease that affects one in five Americans. More than 37 million Americans have diabetes and approximately 96 million are considered prediabetic. Unlike type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease typically detected at an early age, anyone can develop type 2
Nurse practitioners like Olga Prieto, FNP, help the Hereford care team fulfill its mission of advancing care for Hereford. Prieto began her nursing career in Texas more than 12 years ago and began working at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2021 after completing her clinical rotations with the hospital. As a bilingual nurse practitioner, Prieto
Hereford Regional Medical Center’s team includes 12 qualified and knowledge nurse practitioners (NPs) who are foundational to our ability to deliver great care in our hospital and clinic. In addition to possessing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, all nurse practitioners have earned a master’s degree and passed a rigorous national NP board certification exam. NPs
Dr. Tabitha Davies, earned a family medicine obstetrics certification from the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), a national organization that assesses physician qualifications. In addition to upholding the ABPS code of ethics, Dr. Davies passed a comprehensive exam to earn this certification, which covered topics from pre-natal care to labor and delivery and post-natal
October 22 – 28 is respiratory care week, an annual opportunity to celebrate and thank our dedicated physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists for their hard work to help us breathe a little easier. For more than 40 years, respiratory care week has served as a reminder of the critical work health care professionals do to
The care team at the hospital and clinic is passionate about providing the best care for Hereford, day in and day out. That commitment and dedication can lead to fatigue and elevated stress levels, which can negatively affect team members. Through an ongoing series of stress management courses, Hereford Regional Medical Center is helping the
Deaf Smith County Hospital District is dedicated to providing our community and broader region with the best experience and care possible.
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