The month of May is designated as National Stroke Awareness Month throughout the United States. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any time, at any age. In America today, stroke in young adults is increasing at an alarming rate. On top of that, 73% of young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms and the need for […]
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The month of May is recognized across the Nation as Mental Health Awareness Month. It is during this time that a focus on all aspects related to mental health problems is brought to the forefront. Maverick County Hospital District recognizes how mental health issues and physical illnesses are intertwined , and focuses on providing needed
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Maverick County Hospital District, along with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), recognizes the month of May as National High Blood Pressure Education Month. During this time it’s important to raise awareness about the impact of hypertension. Our organization aims to reduce death and disabilities related to
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May is recognized across the U.S. as Teen Pregnancy Prevention month, a time to emphasize that too many teens leave pregnancy prevention to chance, and help them understand that making active decisions about preventing pregnancy is a part of taking charge of their futures. In past years the teen birth rate in Maverick County has
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Maverick County Hospital District celebrates National Nurses Week from May 6 – 12, bringing special attention to the importance of the work of nurses in our community and around the country. MCHD Chief Executive Officer Alma Martinez, the Board of Trustees, and Administration applaud and thank these heroes for caring for our community’s ill ever
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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