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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight ‘A’ for Patient Safety
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight ‘A’ for Patient SafetySeton Medical Center Harker Heights was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 9th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Seton Harker Heights is one of only 192 hospitals nationwide to earn 9 consecutive ‘A’s’ in a…
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Family’s diligent search for a trusted provider
Read more: Family’s diligent search for a trusted providerWhen searching for a new primary care provider, the right fit makes such a difference. From the ease of scheduling appointments to prompt communication and working with other specialists, a trusted provider is a valuable resource for your family’s health and well-being. Jennifer Reppond, 51, who teaches advanced placement classes at Central Texas Christian School…
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack PatientsAmerican College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care October 17, 2024 – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. S is one of…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Read more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…
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New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu Season
Read more: New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu SeasonA new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the entire year, the flu…
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Opens Wound Healing Center
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Opens Wound Healing CenterHARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (August 9, 2024) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is proud to announce the opening of the Wound Healing Center. The Wound Healing Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of people at risk for chronic wounds and the advanced treatments offered. The incidence of chronic wounds is…
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog GroupHARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (May 8, 2024) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as…
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Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Read more: Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful TreatmentDo you know the warning signs for a stroke? Nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at all. Seeking medical treatment within the first three hours is critical to successful treatment.
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5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Read more: 5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer.
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Earns 2023 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Earns 2023 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and SafetyHighlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.