Maverick County Hospital District is observing International Survivors of Suicide Day on Saturday, November 21st. The survivors of these tragic everts that often take a toll on not just the victim but their loved ones. When someone commits suicide, they affect everyone who knew and loved them. For those people, grief and trauma can be […]
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Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States have diabetes? In Maverick County, diabetes prevalence is high and we as a community must come together to bring awareness to a disease that affects about 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population. It’s estimated that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with
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Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States have diabetes? In Maverick County, diabetes prevalence is high and we as a community must come together to bring awareness to a disease that affects about 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population. It’s estimated that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with
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Throughout the month of November, Maverick County Hospital District will be observing Bladder Health Month and its impact on community residents. Each day, many individuals from our community struggle with the impacts of bladder conditions and diseases such as urinary incontinence, overactive and underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infections, nocturia, bladder cancer, urotrauma and
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Dr Judith Birungi, MD is a general surgeon at Maverick County Hospital District where she performs a variety of surgeries, including tummy tucks — a medical necessity to remove excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restore weakened or separated muscles. A tummy tuck is considered medically necessary when all the following criteria are
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December is observed as National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others especially as we continue going through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap
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Maverick County Hospital District is observing National Influenza Vaccination Week and strongly urge you to get vaccinated December 2020. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is strongly recommending the vaccination especially during this time as we continue going through the Covid-19 Pandemic. CDC reports that few people get vaccinated against influenza after the end of
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Maverick County Hospital District is celebrating National Physician Assistant Week from October 6-12, 2020. During this time, Maverick County Hospital District is highlighting the important role that mid-level practitioners play in our clinical structure. Individuals such as Hilda De Leon, PA-C, Elizabeth Martinez-Alamillo PA-C, Isela Segura, PA-C, Denise Nemeth, MPAS, PA-C, and Mary P. Arth,
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Maverick County Hospital District is observing National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) on Tuesday, October 15. The annual observance focuses on increasing awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. MCHD joins the NLAAD campaign to help promote HIV testing and support services in our community, including access to
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Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Maverick County Hospital District is observing Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 4-10 with other participants across the country in order to raise awareness to the issue
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