Employee Spotlight: Lisa Alaniz, LVN at Castro County Healthcare
Recognizing the impact of skilled nursing care Skilled nurses are the backbone of quality patient care, and at Castro County Healthcare’s hospital, that commitment is reflected in team members like Lisa Alaniz, licensed vocational nurse. Lisa consistently arrives at work with an uplifting attitude and a calm, capable presence that patients and coworkers immediately notice. […]
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 […]
Flu Cases Are Rising. There’s Still Time to Get Vaccinated.
Flu activity is increasing across the country, and Texas is reporting high levels of illness, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far this flu season, the CDC estimates at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and2,700 deaths nationwide. Health experts caution that flu season has not yet […]