MCHD News

On behalf of our organization at Maverick County Hospital District we want to let our community know that their safety and health is our top priority. To ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to proactively ensure our patients and workforce remain […]

Your health and safety is our top priority. To ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to proactively ensure our patients and workforce remain safe and protected. Maverick County Hospital District is asking patients about their recent travel history and if they

Maverick County Hospital District is observing National Nutrition Month in March. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” and focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. MCHD Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Manrique Fuentes encourages the community to choose nutritious foods and perform enough physical

On Monday, March 2, Maverick County Hospital District held its monthly informational meeting for the month of March and discussed several medical topics with local media outlets. Maverick County Hospital District administrators and personnel presented information regarding this month’s observances and issues to be focused on in their continued efforts to educate the community. Some

Did you know that bleeding disorders affect about three million Americans who have hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders? All of these conditions prevent the blood from clotting the way that it should, which can lead to prolonged bleeding after injury, surgery, or physical trauma. They can even be deadly if not

Maverick County Hospital District is observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the month of March. Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States? Maverick County is no exception, as many residents of our community are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. According to the National

Hearing the words “You have Cancer” changes an individual. What comes next is one of the greatest battles that any one human being, can take on. Often times those individuals afflicted by the disease feel alone. But with family, loved ones and medical care professionals by their side, they can move forward and overcome. At

On February, Maverick County Hospital District is observing American Heart Disease Awareness Month. By raising awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it, our community, organizations, and health professionals can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices. February is designated as American Heart Disease Awareness Month across the nation. Locally,

World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The primary goal of World Cancer

During American Heart Month, Maverick County Hospital District observes the importance of heart health and focuses on raising awareness to help our families and individuals prevent heart disease. Our organization also highlights the services and career of Dr. Lon Walder – DO, Interventional Cardiologist. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Lon Walder joined the Maverick County Hospital District