January 2021

The month of January is designated as Cervical Cancer Health Awareness Month across the Nation. Maverick County Hospital District and its Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program join thousands of other health organizations in urging women to take the proper steps to get cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic screenings. BCCS Program Director Luiza Garza and

National Folic Acid Awareness Week is observed each year during the first week of January. This year it will be observed from January 5th -10th. During this time MCHD, like so many other organizations across the country seek to spread awareness about the importance of folic acid. MCHD Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Manrique Fuentes —

Maverick County Hospital District joins Endocrinologist Dr. Zandra Perez-Cadena in bringing attention to thyroid disease, a medical condition that affects up to 20 million Americans. Up to 60 percent of them are unaware they suffer from this condition. Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems, and one woman

No matter your age or stage in life, wellness and physical exams are essentials to your ongoing health and to identify and treat any health issues you might have. Seeking preventive care through your medical care provider on a regular basis is one of the best ways to identify and treat health issues before they