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LHD board presented 2025 tax rate

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

LHD board holds regular meeting

The Lavaca Hospital Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening with a brief agenda.The board approved medical staff applications submitted by LMC assistant chief of staff Dr. Morgan Heck.

LHD receives clean audit report

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening, June 16 and heard the district’s annual audit/cost report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024.

LHD elects officers, appoints committee members

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening and held its annual election of officers for 2025-26.Board President James Fenner and secretary Gene Schott will continue their positions on the board, while Carl Hobbs will serve as vice-president.

YCH hosts Hospital Luncheon

The Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) invited prominent members of Lavaca County and hosted a luncheon. They discussed the state of the hospital.“Last year, the YCH interacted with 22,000 members in our community,” YCH CEO Tiffany Hintze said.

LHD board receives report on STRAC

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting hearing a report regarding the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC).

LHD board hears Daisy Program presentation

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening and heard a presentation on the Daisy Program.

Local Doctor provides measles information

Health officials are urging residents to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date amid growing concerns about the spread of the highly contagious virus, measles.At this time, 198 cases of measles have been identified according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

LMC named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in America

The Lavaca Medical Center has been named as one of the Top Critical Hospitals in the United States.Steve Bowen, LMC administrator said the ranking came from the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

LHD board to seek renovation/expansion bids

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening and approved presentations for expansion and renovations, and to seek bids for the Physical Therapy/Wellness Center as well as various other areas in Lavaca Medical Center.Polkinghorn Group Architects, Inc.