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National Influenza Vaccination Week

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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World AIDS Day

In December, is World AIDS Day, a day to unite in the fight to end the HIV epidemic, support people living with HIV, and honor those who have lost their lives. During this time organizations across the world focus on awareness on the chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Through

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Maverick County Hospital District is raising awareness of the need for more research and better community awareness of this disease. Through efforts such as the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative which unites women and their loved ones across the country to stand together against lung cancer —

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Great American Smokeout

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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American Diabetes Month

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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Bladder Health Month

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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National Physician Assistant Week

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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National Latino AIDS Day

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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Mental Illness Awareness Week

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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