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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

The month of June is designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. During this time, Maverick County Hospital District emphasizes a greater focus on bringing awareness to this disease that affects approximately 5.8 million people in the United States. In Texas, 390,000 people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease […]

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Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Awareness Month is celebrated across the United States during the month of June. It is during this time that the Maverick County Hospital District urges community residents to encourage and educate their male loved ones on the importance of health and medical annual checkups. Males are often the last ones to turn to

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Community Health Improvement Week

COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT WEEK Community Health Improvement Week is celebrated from June 1-5 and is a national event designated to recognize community health professionals for their passion and dedication to improving the health of the communities they serve. During this time, Maverick County Hospital District joins other medical care professionals across the nation in raising

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Laughlin Salutes

Thank you to the Goodfellows AFB – 17th Training Wing for honoring our frontline medical professionals and workers! We are proud of the extraordinary work that they continue to do every day to take care of our community during this fight against the coronavirus.

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National Nurses Week

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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Spotlight on Dr. Andre Thomas

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

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Spotlight on Dr. Praveen Thangada

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

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