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Ask the Doctor: Fever in Children

Hello Dalhart, As we continue to slug our way through the winter season, many parents are facing the unfortunate task of caring for a sick child. Coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and fever among other things can be distressing to both the child and parents alike....

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DHCHD To Welcome New Podiatrist

DALHART, TEXAS – Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District is pleased to welcome Mark Gerig, DPM, as podiatrist at Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic. Dr. Gerig will begin seeing patients at DFMC beginning January 26. Dr. Gerig specializes in the surgical and medical...

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Dr. Natalie Hobdy Departing DHCHD

Dr. Natalie Hobdy will be departing DHCHD and will cease providing services at our facilities as of January 30, 2023. To transfer to one of the other providers, please complete a new patient packet and return to that provider's receptionist once completed. You can...

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DHCHD Congratulates the First RNEC Graduating Class

DALHART, TEXAS – Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District is pleased to announce the graduation of the first Rural Nursing Education Consortium cohort. Twenty-three nursing students completed the Associate Degree in Nursing program through the RNEC, a partnership...

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Health Insurance Open Enrollment Still Available

For Texans without health insurance, affordable coverage is available through the health insurance exchange. Individuals may apply for individual or family coverage. The enrollment period ends Jan. 15, 2023. Enrolling by Dec. 15 secures coverage beginning Jan. 1,...

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Notice of Data Incident

Dalhart, Texas, [November 23, 2022] – Today, Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District (DHCHD) announced that it mailed letters to patients following a cybersecurity incident. On September 28, 2022, DHCHD identified a cybersecurity incident affecting some of its...

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"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.