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LHD Board hears from new ophthalmologist

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening and heard a short presentation from Dr. Van Kaden Andrea, the new ophthalmologist at Lavaca Medical Center.Dr. Andrea is a native Texan and grew up in the small town of Greenville.

LHD Board receives strategic planning report

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors heard from Lavaca Medical Center chief diagnostic service officer Keith Kutac, who presented the strategic planning committee’s report for 2025.Kutac informed the board of the process the committee follows in bringing the report to the board.

LHD board receives 2024 tax rate proposal

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday and held two meetings.

LHD board hears annual audit report

At Monday’s regular meeting, the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors heard the district’s annual audit/cost report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023.

Falcons take care of grackles at LMC

For the past few weeks, the trees at the parking lot of Lavaca Medical Center have had an influx Grackle birds roosting in themThe large blackbird’s habit of roosting in the trees or on power lines in large numbers have created quite a nuisance in the LMC area.

LHD board sets officers slate

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening held its election of officers and committee members for next year.

LHD Board hears Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Program report

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening, April 15, and heard a report on the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Program at Lavaca Medical Center.

LHD hears Dragon Ambient eXperience presentation

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening in its regular monthly meeting and heard a presentation on Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) program that has been added to the clinic.

YCH named to top 100 critical access hospitals

The Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) was one of three hospitals in the state of Texas to earn the title of top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation.The top critical access hospital recognition is an index measuring hospital quality, financial outcomes, and in-patient market share.

YCH team participates in heart walk

Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association. The hospital’s hardworking employees raised money for the worthy cause with a team that participated in the 6th Annual Crossroads Heart and Stroke Walk on Feb. 3.