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Maverick County Hospital District is observing National Arthritis Awareness Month during the month of May. During this time we join millions of others in bringing awareness to the growing prevalence of arthritis, the need for additional research and advocacy, and to encourage those individuals to seek treatment. Arthritis — a leading cause of disability characterized […]

Every year, more Americans are diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to weaken and become more likely to break. During the month of May, Maverick County Hospital District joins the entire nation in bringing awareness to this debilitating disease that affects approximately 10 million Americans. You may not know that you have this

Neurologist Dr. Praveen Thangada works with Maverick County Hospital District in providing specialty services in the treatment of nervous system disorders. Dr. Thangada treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as: cerebrovascular disease, strokes, multiple sclerosis, headache disorders, infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system, movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Andre L. Thomas, MD has been with Maverick County Hospital District’s Physician Specialty Group since 2017. For the past three years, Dr. Thomas has assisted and treated hundreds of patients who have suffered a sports injury, bone fractures, and other orthopedic issues. Dr. Thomas attended and graduated from the University Of

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,