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DHCHD Raises $10K+ to Kickstart Preston Ralston Memorial Scholarship Fund
DALHART, TEXAS – Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District presented a check for $10,769.78 today to the Dalhart Education Foundation to kickstart a memorial scholarship fund in honor of Preston Ralston. The funds were raised by DHCHD during a breakfast burrito...
April 24 Board Meeting Agenda
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Employee Spotlight: Mary Swecker
As the elderly population in the United States continues to grow, the need for reliable and efficient transportation services for seniors has become increasingly important. Fortunately, there are dedicated professionals like DHCHD’s Mary Swecker who are committed to...
March 30 Board Meeting Agenda
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Meet the Nursing Home Leadership Team
At Coon Memorial Nursing Home, our staff concentrates on giving the residents the support and assistance they need. The nursing home is lucky to have a talented and dedicated team of caring professionals who work together to meet and exceed the needs of our residents....
40 Percent Billing Discount
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you pay all outstanding balances on your accounts in our legacy billing system by April 30, 2023, you will receive a 40 percent discount on your bills. This discount will apply to any DHCHD hospital or clinic account for dates of service prior to...
Feb. 23 Board Meeting Agenda
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Jan. 26 Board Meeting Agenda
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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....
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...
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
2024 CERTIFICATION OF TAX RATE: Click Here
2024 PROPOSED TAX RATE BOARD APPROVAL: 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.
Sec. 181.105. REQUIRED INFORMATION REGARDING CONSUMER ACCESS TO HEALTH RECORDS AND COMPLAINTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a covered entity shall prominently post on the entity's Internet website and at any entity facility detailed instructions for a consumer to:
(1) request the consumer's health care records from the entity;
(2) contact the disciplinary or licensing authority for the covered entity; and
(3) file a consumer complaint as described by Section 181.103.
(b) This section does not apply to a covered entity that conducts claims processing, data processing, data analysis, utilization review, or billing on behalf of another covered entity that provides health care services directly to consumers.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 4224), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.