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DHCHD COVID-19 Update 4/4/20 POSITIVE CASE
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District has received a POSITIVE COVID-19 test result for a patient in our community residing in Dallam County. This person was tested outside of our district, and county officials were contacted. There will be an investigation as to...
How to prepare for a telemedicine appointment during COVID – 19
This link has 12 great tips to read before your telemedicine appointment with DHCHD. https://careonlocation.com/12-key-components-of-a-successful-telemedicine-video-visit-for-patients/ DHCHD is now offering telemedicine appointments as an option to receive healthcare...
DHCHD COVID-19 Update 4/2/20
DHCHD is now offering telemedicine appointments as an option to receive healthcare in your home. We would encourage you to use these options instead of coming to the clinic in person, for everyone's safety. DHCHD is providing adaptive healthcare to serve the needs of...
DHCHD COVID-19 Update 3/26/20
As of March 26th, 2020 there have been no positive cases in Dallam or Hartley Counties. Please continue to practice social distancing and washing your hands. DHCHD has the ability to swab patients, for COIVD - 19, and send tests out with an estimated turnaround time...
DHCHD COVID – 19 Update 3/23/20 MASKS AND GOWNS NEEDED – DETAILS IN POST
DHCHD is asking for help from our community as we prepare for COVID-19. We need medical face-masks and long sleeve medical protective gowns. In addition, if you have any long sleeve unused and new rain type poncho we are accepting those also. These items can be...
DHCHD COVID- 19 Update 3/21/20
Being in a rural setting means using resources wisely and conserving the resources available, especially in a crisis. At this time, there are no positive cases from Coon Memorial Hospital, in the case there is one DHCHD will inform the public. “In the case, a patient...
DHCHD COVID – 19 Update 3/19/20
In the White House live conference this morning, President Trump spoke of Hydroxychloroquine as a treatment option that is available immediately. DHCHD Infection Control Officer, Jacque Ahola says, "Our pharmacists are actively pursuing getting this treatment option...
DHCHD COVID -19 Update 3/18/20
Just as the rest of the nation, DHCHD is taking COVID – 19 one day at a time. DHCHD’s Director of Infection Control and Chief Nursing Officer are working endlessly to stay up-to-date on the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendations and regulations Janae Wright,...
DHCHD COVID – 19 Update 3/13/20
( Dalhart, TX) - Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District is taking action to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID – 19), to help keep our community, patients and residents safe. This situation is a day-to-day process; the CDC expects it to be resolved in 4 –...
February Employee of the Month
Congratulations, Eugenia!
DHCHD FACILITIES
"THE DALLAM-HARTLEY COUNTIES HOSPITAL DISTRICT PROPOSED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE."
"THE TAX RATE PROPOSED WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 7.9 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $14.69”
TO VIEW THE HOSPITAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE CLICK: HERE
A long-term care ombudsman helps residents of a nursing facility and residents of an assisted living facility resolve complaints. Help provided by an ombudsman is confidential and free of charge. To speak with an ombudsman, a person may call the toll-free number 1-800-252-2412.