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Blood clots can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. While clotting is a natural process that helps heal injuries, when clots form inside the body and don’t dissolve as they should, they can block blood flow with serious, even fatal, consequences. On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-related illness every six seconds. Juan Llompart, M.D., pulmonologist intensivist with DeTar Medical Group, stresses that everyone is at risk, regardless of age or gender. “Pregnancy, cancer treatment, ma... ... Read More

Stephanie Schuckenbrock had no symptoms. She felt healthy, stayed active, and never missed her yearly checkups. For years, scheduling her annual mammogram had simply been part of her routine. But last December, that routine screening turned into a life-saving moment. “I had done everything right,” Schuckenbrock said. “I did self-exams and made sure to get my annual mammogram even though I felt completely fine. But just days before Christmas, a mammogram at the DeTar Imaging Center revealed something her... ... Read More

Shorter ER wait times help patients get the care they need, faster When health emergencies happen, patients and their family members often turn to the emergency department for prompt medical attention. With thousands of patient encounters in the ER annually, DeTar Healthcare System not only delivers medically necessary, life-saving patient care, it prioritizes short wait times, with a goal to connect every patient with a medical professional for timely assessment and treatment. ER wait times can be an i... ... Read More

DeTar ER and orthopedic providers share prevention tips and when to seek care As fall sports take center stage across Victoria—whether it’s Friday night football, youth soccer, or cross-country meets—DeTar Healthcare System is reporting a seasonal increase in emergency department visits related to sports injuries. Emergency and orthopedic teams are treating a range of injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions, most commonly affecting the knees, ankles, and shoulders. According to ... ... Read More

Critical Situation and Donors Needed - Fewer than 3% of eligible Americans donate blood on average DeTar Healthcare System is partnering with the South Texas Blood & Tissue to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Nov., 2025, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For this blood drive, DeTar is moving from the bloodmobile to the Education Classroom, located in the MediCenter, 506 E. San Antonio Street in Victoria on the campus of DeTar Hospital Navarro. Blood donations play a critical role in supporting patients... ... Read More

DeTar Healthcare System has named Brett Maxfield as its new chief executive officer, effective October 20. Maxfield has almost a decade of healthcare experience and has held executive leadership positions in hospitals in Texas and Mississippi. Maxfield was most recently chief operating officer and interim CEO of Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, Texas, where he focused on expanding healthcare services in the community. Prior to that he was the chief operating officer and interim chief execut... ... Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and now is the time to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. DeTar offers flexibility in scheduling mammography appointments ei... ... Read More

Overwhelming community support encourages second blood drive When 21-year-old Emma Seiler was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)—a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow—the impact extended beyond her friends and family. It touched the entire community. On September 11, strangers, community members and coworkers came together to roll up their sleeves and make lifesaving blood donations in Emma’s honor. Following the community’s incredible response at the last “Team Emma” blood drive—w... ... Read More

Pink ribbons can be found on nearly every street corner of America during October as fighters, survivors and loved ones raise awareness for the female dominated form of cancer by showing off their brilliant shades of pink. While DeTar North’s Imaging Center and DeTar Cancer Center are on the forefront of breast cancer detection and treatment, volunteers and employees are further supporting local breast cancer patients and survivors long after the first doctor’s visit and the last ringing of the champion... ... Read More

For patients in Victoria and the surrounding Crossroads region, the days of driving hours to Houston or San Antonio for advanced spine surgery are over. Thanks to new capabilities at DeTar Healthcare System, skilled care for complex spinal conditions is now available—right here at home. Whether it’s the nagging pain of a degenerative disc, a traumatic spinal injury or a condition that’s slowly taken away mobility and joy, patients can now access modern spine care in Victoria, led by fellowship-trained s... ... Read More