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Texas Tech celebrates 10 years of Abilene Community Health Center
ABILENE, Texas — The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is set to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Abilene Community Health Center with a celebration and open house on November 17. Starting at 11 a.m. attendees will hear representatives of the TTUHSC School of...
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Hendrick Medical Center employee treated by her own team after diagnosis
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Amanda Vidrine has cared for patients in several departments at Hendrick Medical Center. In her current role, Vidrine works behind the scenes in quality and accreditation, helping every department meet standards to ultimately serve patients and staff. “I started in college as a CNA, a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. So, throughout college, I worked as […]
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Residents invited to take assessment on local health priorities and barriers
ABILENE, Texas — Starting Nov. 3, you can take an assessment that will help the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District (ATCPHD) better understand the factors that influence health in the community. This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was created to find the barriers that prevent citizens from achieving good...
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Texas rural hospitals await the budget cut storm
Ten years ago, inside Stamford’s small rural hospital, medical technology and equipment would beep and buzz alongside the sounds of rustling paper. Healthcare workers were kept busy while tending to patients. Today, the building is silent. The parking lot is empty, and the structure is hollowed out. It is...
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Rural communities fight nursing shortage
Despite being home to three nursing programs, Abilene continues to face challenges in meeting the demand for nurses in its hospitals. This is part of a broader national issue involving a general shortage of nursing professionals. Recently, the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing separated from Hardin-Simmons University’s nursing program,...
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Welcome Dr. Tiffany Baird to Regional Healthcare Clinic!
Eastland Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Tiffany Baird, MD, to Regional Healthcare Clinic in Eastland. Dr. Baird is a pediatrician with nearly two decades of experience caring for children from birth through young adulthood. She is passionate about helping kids stay healthy and supporting families through every stage of growth.
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Coleman seniors rejoice as new center opens its doors
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – For more than a year, Coleman seniors have been without a senior center and Meals on Wheels office after the previous building flooded in 2024. Now the new building has opened its doors wide to the community, welcoming seniors back to a safe space. The building was donated by Darrin Black […]
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Rabies Case Confirmed in Clyde
Clyde, Texas — City officials are urging residents to use caution after a confirmed case of rabies was reported in a fox found near the area of Wildflower and County Road 120. The Texas State Health Department notified the City of Clyde about the positive test result, prompting a...
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Proposed residential clinic on Sayles Blvd. draws concern from neighbors
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An after-hours non-emergency medical clinic along residential Sayles Boulevard. That is the dream proposed by Abilene working mother and Emergency Room Physician Assistant, Erica Janae Lunsford. Her vision has faced pushback from some neighbors, mainly due to the late hours and location of the proposed clinic, which would be situated in […]
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Hendrick Hospice Care hosting baby loss event
A Wave of Light perinatal memorial will be hosted 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center, 1651 Pine St., according to a Hendrick Health media release. Attendees can use the main, canopy-covered entrance, the media release said. The program will include a memory-making activity, short presentation and information about available bereavement resources. The event is open to anyone affected by a pregnancy or infant loss — be it parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or family friends. Reservations are not required for the free event. For questions, call 325-670-6951. More: Camp Courage teaches understanding life's end to those just beginning theirs More: A century of service: Hendrick Medical Center gets historical marker This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Hendrick Hospice Care hosting baby loss event
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Hendrick Hospice Care offers free grief support for all ages
Abilene, Texas — With the holiday season on the horizon, Hendrick Hospice Care is preparing to support individuals and families who may experience grief during this time of loss. Adrianna Golden-Smith, bereavement coordinator at Hendrick Hospice Care, emphasized the emotional challenges that the holidays can bring for those who...
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Eastland Memorial Hospital Welcomes Dr. Tanmay Lal
We are excited to announce that Dr. Tanmay general surgeon, is now seeing patients at Eastland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lal provides care in all areas of general surgery, including upper and lower endoscopy and a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. With more than 20 years of surgical experience, he has served as a department chair, educator, and researcher. He has earned multiple teaching awards, published in leading medical journals, and contributed chapters to respected surgical textbooks.
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Proposed after hours medical clinic stirs concern in Abilene neighborhood
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A proposed medical office with unconventional hours and a cash-only model near Sayles Boulevard and South 14th Street is raising concerns among some neighbors. The initial plan called for a mobile medical unit to be parked in the driveway of a home at Sayles Boulevard and College Street. The owner, Erica […]
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Around the Town Events Host Health and Wellness Expo
ABILENE, Texas — Around the Town Events launched its first Health and Wellness Expo, aiming to connect the Abilene community with local health resources. The event, held at the convention center, brought together a variety of local businesses and providers dedicated to supporting individual health. Philip Barone, CFO of...
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Hendrick Health stroke support group expands to Brownwood Sept. 18
Hendrick Health’s Surviving and Thriving After Stroke, a support group for stroke survivors, family members and caregivers, has expanded to Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. The support group, which has been offered at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene since 2014, provides education and social opportunities to inspire resilience through connection...
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Congratulations To EMH’s Shonda Roberts, Mitch Akers
Congratulations to Eastland Memorial Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer, Shonda Roberts, BSN, RN, and Director of Ancillary Services, Mitch Akers, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, on graduating as part of the 2025 Texas Hospital Association (THA) Leadership Fellows Program!. The THA Leadership Fellows Program equips hospital leaders across Texas with the...
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Hendrick Health speeds stroke care with tele-neurology
Hendrick Health is a three-hospital health system, with Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South located in Abilene, Texas, and Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood located 75 miles southeast in Brownwood. THE CHALLENGE. With a 24-county service area, Hendrick Health provides care to a mostly rural population of approximately 400,000...
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A century of service: Hendrick Medical Center gets historical marker
A new Texas historical marker at Hendrick Medical Center stands near where the original entrance would have been located when the hospital opened Sept. 15, 1924, as West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Hendrick Health officials said in a media release. Those first front doors were intentionally positioned to face south toward downtown Abilene as a symbolic welcome to the people served, officials said The new silver-and-black aluminum marker was unveiled Thursday and is displayed outside the medical center's main entrance to commemorate Hendrick Health’s century of service, according to a press release. “Historical markers are tangible and visual reminders of stories important to the community and to Texas,” Brad Holland, Hendrick Health president and CEO, said in the release. “For us, this marker commemorates not only our building, but honors the individuals who have made lasting impacts to the organization during the last 100 years.” Hendrick Health employees and board members, and Taylor County Historical Commission members gathered for the unveiling. “A lot has changed during the last 10 decades,” Holland said. “But what hasn’t changed is our mission. Like our founders, we remain committed to providing local, high-quality healthcare guided by a ministry of compassion.” Hendrick Health is directed by