The Panhandle Stands Together in Wake of Disaster to Aid in Recovery First responders from surrounding communities are pouring in to offer aid for Perryton after the small town was severely damaged by a tornado that struck on the evening of June 15, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Jonathan Bailey, CEO of Hansford [...]
First Case in 4 Years Documented in Texas’ Hood County For the first time since 2019, a confirmed case of measles has been recorded in Texas, occurring in Hood County. According to a report by the Texas Department of State Health Services, a young child was diagnosed with measles despite not traveling to an area [...]
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 the Hansford community. The work of our skilled and dedicated EMS workers is [...]
May 7-13 is National Hospital Week, an opportunity to recognize the health care workers, hospitals, and health systems that improve and save lives in our communities. This year is especially important among our rural hospital communities as we recognize and celebrate the selfless health care workers who continue striving to provide great care to patients [...]
May 6 – 12 is National Nurses Week, a time to celebrate the nurses who advance the health and safety of our community. Every year, National Nurses Week takes place during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday to celebrate the health care professionals who embody Nightingale’s tireless efforts to better patients’ lives. Nightingale’s efforts laid [...]
American Heart Month is an important reminder of just how vital heart health is for a healthy life and helps raise awareness of heart disease and the ways we can learn about and move towards healthy heart habits. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. every year, with over 600,000 people [...]
