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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.Jaden Brewer, RN and Emily Harabis, RN, LFHC assistant manager provided a power point demonstration regarding program that will be incorporated at Lavaca...

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.“The measles outbreak...

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.Chartis, who is a leading advisory firm across the country, revealed the announcement recently and LMC was...

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....

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.He attended medical...

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.Regarding the first meeting, Lavaca County tax assessor-collector, Deborah Sevcik reported the district’s tax rate, while Lavaca Medical Center’s chief financial officer Tracy Green presented the 2025 operational...

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.Representing Forvis Mazars, Deborah Whitley displayed a power-point presentation reporting on the hospital’s history of collections, accounts...

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.As a result, the administration looked...

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.Prior to setting the board’s officers and committee members, Lavaca County Clerk, Barbara Steffek conducted swearing-in ceremonies for board members Carl Hobbs Place...