April 2020

To Our Community, Our administration at Maverick County Hospital District wants to inform that as of today, no MCHD employee has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As per CDC guidelines, any positive COVID-19 cases have been reported to the appropriate healthcare authorities. Our organization has and will continue to work closely with the City […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic races across the country, the importance of National Public Health Week is highlighted more than ever before. For more than two decades, the nation has recognized National Public Health Week and its role in promoting a healthy and thriving community. Maverick County Hospital District is part of many facets in public

Throughout the month of April, Maverick County Hospital District joins in the continued efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite a change. From April 1st through the 30th we will “Celebrate Differences” under the 2020 campaign, designed to build a better awareness of the signs, symptoms, and realities of autism. #CelebrateDifferences focuses on providing

National Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. With over seven million children in Texas, the safety net to protect children and help them reach their greatest potential

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in April to raise awareness about sexual violence around the world and to educate communities on how to prevent it. The term “sexual assault” is a large umbrella and includes all the following: Rape, Molestation, Unwanted sexual contact, sexual harassment, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual violence,

Did you know that on a yearly basis Sexually Transmitted Infections continue to surge? During the month of April, medical organizations emphasize the importance of Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness because they endanger the health of too many. Maverick County Hospital District joins the national effort to prevent a surge of infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea,

Elias Diaz is a native of Eagle Pass who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in International Relations, and completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles. He is certified by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has received specialized training in

During these tough times, Maverick County Hospital District’s Primary Care Clinic continues providing essential services to our local residents. As we continue to work alongside the local, state, and federal government to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to let our community know that our organization continues its mission to bring safety and health

During the last week of April, Maverick County Hospital District will join millions of health care professionals around the globe to observe World Immunization Week — celebrated from April 24-30. This awareness effort aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every year

Maverick County Hospital District’s Isela Segura, PA-C and Elizabeth Alamillo, PA-C, informed that due to State of Texas regulations and limited quantities of COVID-19 tests, the community is being asked not to request clinics and hospitals for a test if he/she does not have any symptoms related to the virus. The symptoms include fever, cough,