February 2020

Hearing the words “You have Cancer” changes an individual. What comes next is one of the greatest battles that any one human being, can take on. Often times those individuals afflicted by the disease feel alone. But with family, loved ones and medical care professionals by their side, they can move forward and overcome. At […]

The month of February is designated as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an issue that affects too many people across the United States, including Maverick County. Teen dating violence is a big issue that affects youth in every community across the nation. lt is estimated that almost 1.6 million high school students will suffer physical

During American Heart Month, Maverick County Hospital District observes the importance of heart health and focuses on raising awareness to help our families and individuals prevent heart disease. Our organization also highlights the services and career of Dr. Lon Walder – DO, Interventional Cardiologist. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Lon Walder joined the Maverick County Hospital District

World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The primary goal of World Cancer

On February, Maverick County Hospital District is observing American Heart Disease Awareness Month. By raising awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it, our community, organizations, and health professionals can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices. February is designated as American Heart Disease Awareness Month across the nation. Locally,