Winkler County Hospital District

08/12/2026

🎉🩺SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR!🩺🎉

Join us during Kermit Celebration Days for our Annual Community Health Fair! 💙

📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Winkler County Park, Kermit, Texas
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Come out and learn more about the health and wellness resources available right here in our community and surrounding areas! Meet local healthcare organizations, discover valuable resources, ask questions, and take steps toward a healthier you. ❤️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and make the most of this FREE community event.

Let’s come together as a community to promote health, wellness, education, and access to resources. 💙

🔔 Mark your calendars for September 19th — we’ll see you there!

08/04/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in your community every day!

We are currently seeking compassionate, skilled, and motivated individuals to fill a variety of positions across our healthcare system. Whether you're experienced or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact.

✨ Why join us?
• Competitive pay & benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Chance to serve and care for your community

📍 Now hiring for multiple roles
📅 Apply today and start your journey with us!

👉 Apply here: https://www.wcmh.net/getpage.php?name=Employment_Center&sub=Careers
📞 Contact us: (432) 586-8215

07/15/2026

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection can occur after consuming contaminated food or water, particularly fresh produce.

The most common symptom is persistent watery diarrhea. Other symptoms may include abdominal cramping, nausea, bloating, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, headache, body aches, vomiting, or a low-grade fever. Symptoms may last for several weeks, improve, and then return.

Help reduce your risk by:
✅ Washing your hands before and after handling produce
✅ Rinsing fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water
✅ Removing bruised or damaged areas
✅ Refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked produce within two hours
✅ Avoiding food or water that may be contaminated, especially while traveling
The Winkler County Hospital District Laboratory can test stool specimens for Cyclospora. In some cases, specimens collected on different days may be needed.

If you are experiencing persistent watery diarrhea or other concerning symptoms, contact the Winkler County Rural Clinic at 432-586-2040. A healthcare provider can determine whether testing and treatment are appropriate.

Please share this information to help protect our community.

07/02/2026

In observance of Independence Day, the Winkler County Rural Health Clinic and Winkler County Retail Pharmacy will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.

As you celebrate the holiday with family and friends, we encourage everyone to stay safe:
🎆 Leave fireworks to the professionals whenever possible.
🚗 Never drink and drive—plan for a designated driver.
💧 Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the Texas heat.
☀️ Wear sunscreen and seek shade during outdoor activities.
❤️ Keep children and pets safely away from fireworks and grills.

We wish our community a safe, happy, and healthy Independence Day! Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

Thank you, TORCH, for conducting this Cybersecurity Awareness Training to all our staff. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to helping our team stay informed and prepared to protect our patients, our organization, and the sensitive information entrusted to us.

We had a great couple of days conducting Cybersecurity Awareness Training for the staff at Winkler County Memorial Hospital.

07/01/2026

🏆 We’re also honored to receive the Bronze Award for Rural Stroke Care! 🧠💙

This recognition reflects our team's commitment to providing timely, high-quality, evidence-based stroke care for the patients and communities we serve.

The Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke program helps hospitals improve stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to the latest scientific, evidence-based treatment guidelines. By following proven protocols and delivering timely interventions, we help give stroke patients the best possible chance for improved outcomes and recovery.

This award is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, EMS partners, and clinical staff who work together to ensure every stroke patient receives exceptional care when every second counts.

💙 Evidence-based care. ⏱️ Rapid response. 🏥 Better outcomes for our rural communities.

07/01/2026

🏆 We’re proud to announce that we have received the Bronze Award for excellence in rural STEMI, NSTEMI/ACS, and Heart Failure care! ❤️

This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based cardiac care and serving as a trusted STEMI referring center for our rural communities.

The Get With The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease program gives hospitals the opportunity to track and improve care for patients experiencing chest pain and heart attacks. It also provides tools that strengthen communication across every part of the cardiac system of care, creating the foundation for faster transfers, more timely treatment, and better coordination throughout our region. In addition, the program supports the development and implementation of regional systems of care that improve outcomes for patients when every minute matters.

At the heart of this achievement is our dedicated team, whose passion and commitment help ensure our patients receive the right care at the right time.

❤️ Stronger care. ⚡ Faster response. 💙 Better outcomes for our cardiac community.

06/19/2026

Please join us for a blood drive at Winkler County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 🩸

Visit https://vit.la/vrw4ul to schedule an appointment.

Help patients through the Fourth of July holiday by donating blood.
Donate July 1-11 and receive a T-shirt of your choice: My Blood Type Is Ice Cream, S’mores or BBQ. Plus, receive a $20 Rewards gift card when you schedule an appointment with code JULYGIFT-2026-V! While supplies last. Donor Rewards program opt-in required. 🇺🇸