May 19 – 25 is EMS Week, a time to honor and celebrate the brave work of those on the front lines of medical emergencies in Hansford County. “Our EMS team stands prepared at all times to provide fast and reliable emergency care for our community,” said Jonathan Bailey, Hansford County Hospital District CEO. “Rain [...]
March 30 is Doctors’ Day, a day to celebrate and recognize the incredible physicians caring for families and individuals across the country and right here in Hansford County. The hard-working and dedicated physicians at Hansford County Hospital District deliver excellent care that you and your family can count on. From primary care and post-hospitalization recovery [...]
As respiratory virus activity continues to climb across the country, Texas is one of 38 states reporting “very high” respiratory virus level activities. With more than 55,000 combined hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu reported nationwide during the final week of 2023, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to get your flu [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This fall and winter, the combined presence of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) viruses will put everyone at a greater risk of contracting one or more potentially serious respiratory diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecasted several scenarios for this fall and winter, including a potential “tripledemic” where the flu, [...]
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 [...]
In addition to offering flu shots at the Family Medical Clinic by appointment, Hansford County Hospital District is co-sponsoring two health fairs this fall, where anyone can get a flu shot without an appointment. Spearman Event October 19 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The O’Loughlin Center 502 S Brandt St. Gruver Event November 2 7 [...]
