Mental Health Matters: Expanding Access to Care Close to Home
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a reminder that mental health is a vital part of overall health. Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and other behavioral health challenges can affect anyone. That’s why Castro County Healthcare has invested in behavioral health services — to make timely care and support more accessible for more […]
Castro County Healthcare Launches Behavioral Health Services at the Medical Center of Dimmitt
Castro County Healthcare is expanding access to mental health services for children, teens, adults, and seniors with the addition of facilitated virtual behavioral health care visits at the Medical Center of Dimmitt. Through a partnership with BSA Behavioral Health, Medical Center of Dimmitt patients can see a mental health professional locally while maintaining continuity of […]
What Is Outpatient Infusion Therapy and When Is It Needed?
Many medical treatments can be taken orally, in pill form, for example. Others must be delivered intravenously (through an IV). When that happens, outpatient infusion therapy allows patients to receive specialized treatment in a monitored clinical setting without a hospital stay. For patients managing complex infections, autoimmune conditions, anemia, or other chronic health concerns, infusion […]
Doctors’ Day: Honoring the Physicians Serving Dimmitt and Surrounding Communities
Doctor’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the physicians who dedicate their expertise and time to caring for our community. At Castro County Healthcare, that commitment is reflected across many areas of patient care—from primary care visits and emergency treatment to long-term support for seniors. This year, Castro County Healthcare is proud to recognize four […]
National Kidney Month: Prioritizing Prevention at the Medical Center of Dimmitt
March is National Kidney Month, a time to focus on prevention and early detection of kidney disease. Your kidneys work around the clock to filter waste, regulate blood pressure, balance fluids, and support overall health. Yet kidney disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Many people do not realize there is an […]
Knowing Where to Go: When to Use Castro County Healthcare’s ER vs. the Clinic
When a health issue arises, the right care at the right time matters. Castro County Healthcare operates both a full-service Emergency Room as part of the hospital and a community medical clinic, each designed for different types of care. Castro County Healthcare’s ER at Plains Memorial Hospital is built for serious, time-sensitive situations. The clinic, […]
What Is a DOT Physical and Who Needs One?
If you drive for work, chances are you’re required to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. This exam isn’t optional. It’s a federal requirement designed to ensure commercial drivers are medically fit to operate vehicles safely. At Medical Center of Dimmitt, DOT physicals are available locally, so drivers can stay compliant without traveling far […]