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SMH board selects Gena Speer as hospital’s new CEO
Last week, the Stephens Memorial Hospital District’s Board of Directors selected Gena Speer as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer/Administrator. Speer has more than 20 years of experience in the rural healthcare setting, having worked in direct care, supervision, quality and risk management, operational and budgetary oversight, and administration.
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Texas hospital taps CEO, pursues critical access transition
Gena Speer, MSN, RN, has been named CEO of Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge, Texas, as the hospital works toward obtaining critical access hospital designation. Ms. Speer, who previously served as the hospital’s chief nursing officer, was appointed to the role March 25, effective immediately, she confirmed to Becker’s.
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5 years post-COVID: A changed landscape?
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Dr. Josh Reed named Hendrick Health's first Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer
ABILENE, Texas — Earlier this week, Hendrick Health appointed Dr. Josh Reed as its first assistant chief medical information officer (ACMIO). Dr. Reed has been a member of the Hendrick Health medical staff since 2014 and has served as the physician advisor for case management since 2018. In his...
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Eastland Memorial Hospital announces Leadership Update
We are pleased to announce that Shonda Roberts, BSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer at Eastland Memorial Hospital. Shonda has dedicated her career to nursing, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in clinical care, leadership, and healthcare education. She has served as Interim Chief Nursing Officer since January 2025, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
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7 health systems recognized as 'exceptional workplaces' by Gallup
Multiple hospitals and health systems were recognized on Gallup's 2025 list of exceptional workplaces. Since 2007, Gallup has honored organizations with high levels of employee engagement. This year, 62 winners across multiple industries were recognized for engagement. The Gallup "Exceptional Workplace Award" is based on employee feedback measured with Gallup's...
Breckenridge Texan
Health Department: No cases of measles in Breckenridge
There have been 90 confirmed cases of measles in the state of Texas since late January, but none of them are in Stephens County, as of Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. An apparent misunderstanding led to a brief concern that a Breckenridge child...
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Measles outbreak reaches West Texas: 24 cases confirmed, Abilene doctor urges vaccination
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While flu cases continue to spread across the Big Country, another health concern is emerging — measles. Health officials have confirmed 24 cases in Gaines County, about 100 miles west of Snyder in Scurry County. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads primarily through the air but can also transfer […]
Breckenridge Texan
TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses
The allied health industry is one of the most in-demand fields in today’s Texas workforce, and one area that has a bright outlook is registered nursing. According to the website onetonline.org, Texas employs nearly 221,000 registered nurses but will need nearly 259,000 by 2030. To help fill that employment...
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Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing addresses national nurse shortage
ABILENE, Texas — A leader in the program at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing said there is a need for nurses. "Right now there is a national shortage of nurses," Chief Nurse Administrator, Dean and professor, Dr. Donalyn Alexander, said. "Even in our local community there are hundreds of nurses that are needed to support the healthcare in this environment."
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Flu, COVID-19 Surge Closes Schools Across Big Country
Eula ISD, as well as schools in Comanche and Early, have temporarily shut down due to widespread illness among students and staff. The closures allow maintenance crews to deep clean classrooms and common areas to help curb the spread of infections. Health experts say Flu A is currently the dominant...
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Coleman Senior Center to operate in new building
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After eight months without a physical building due to flooding in May 2024, the Coleman Senior Center board members donated a new building to become the new center and office for Coleman’s Meals on Wheels. When the building flooded, it left many residents without a hub of resources. Tina Rankin, Director of […]