March 2020

March 30th marks National Doctor’s Day, an annual celebration to honor the dedicated individuals who devote their lives to care for our community. At MCHD, we are so fortunate to have a medical staff who not only provide their patients with exemplary care, but with personal attention. Their hard work, care, and compassion is greatly […]

Los programas de ASISTENCIA MEDICA y SERVICIOS DE CANCER DE SENO Y CERVICAL están trabajando para continuar asistiendo a la comunidad de Maverick County con sus necesidades medicas. Al igual estamos tratando de hacer nuestra parte para mantener la comunidad Segura y mantener el distanciamiento social. Para poder continuar asistiendo a nuestros clientes y proteger

COVID-19 Updates In efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, Maverick County Hospital District is now offering Telemedicine services. We urge the public to utilize this service to help protect themselves and their families. Our hours of operation have not changed. However, we do encourage that you call ahead of time for

MEDICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM INFORMATION The Medical Financial Assistance Program and Breast and Cervical Cancer Program are working on assisting the community in their medical needs. By the same token, we are also working on keeping the community safe and practicing social distancing. In order to keep the

On behalf of our organization at Maverick County Hospital District we want to let our community know that their safety and health is our top priority. To ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to proactively ensure our patients and workforce remain

Your health and safety is our top priority. To ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to proactively ensure our patients and workforce remain safe and protected. Maverick County Hospital District is asking patients about their recent travel history and if they

Did you know that bleeding disorders affect about three million Americans who have hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders? All of these conditions prevent the blood from clotting the way that it should, which can lead to prolonged bleeding after injury, surgery, or physical trauma. They can even be deadly if not

On Monday, March 2, Maverick County Hospital District held its monthly informational meeting for the month of March and discussed several medical topics with local media outlets. Maverick County Hospital District administrators and personnel presented information regarding this month’s observances and issues to be focused on in their continued efforts to educate the community. Some

Maverick County Hospital District is observing National Nutrition Month in March. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” and focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. MCHD Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Manrique Fuentes encourages the community to choose nutritious foods and perform enough physical

Maverick County Hospital District is observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the month of March. Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States? Maverick County is no exception, as many residents of our community are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. According to the National