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...compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact our director of Human Resources. Click the Contact Us tab on this website for the main telephone number and ask for Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. Find out more from the department of labor.
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...oke Center certified by The Joint Commission The Joint Commission - 2023 The Joint Commission Laboratory - 2022 The Joint Commission Stroke Primary Stroke Center - 2023 Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Level IV Trauma Center, DeTar Hospital North - 2023 Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Stroke Center Designation, DeTar Hospital Navarro - 2017 Texas Department of Health and Hu...
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...May 14, 2024) – Good health is something we all desire– a life where our bodies remain strong and capable, allowing us to engage in activities we love. Good health and wellbeing are essential for our human connections, whether it’s the ability to hug our loved ones, meet our first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends, we wouldn’t trade it for anything. At DeTar Healthcare System, we ...
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DeTar Hospital North has taken a giant step towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. DeTar Hospital North joins a growing number of Texas birth facili...
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...llutants, some medicines, connective tissue diseases and interstitial lung disease. While this type of lung damage can't be repaired, your doctor can treat the symptoms. LYCAT, a protein found in the human bloodstream, could help patients with pulmonary fibrosis live longer. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine found that patients with pulmonary ...
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This free community event features health screenings, CPR demonstrations, educational resources on stroke and chest pain awareness, dietary advice, and much more. Victoria, Texas — DeTar Healthcare System is proud to announce the return of the annual Heart Healthy Expo, taking place on Tuesday,...
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...ruary 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon in the lobby of DeTar Medical Plaza located at 601 E. San Antonio St.. The purpose of the fair is to provide the community with healthy heart practices and helpful resources on how to deal with heart-related emergencies. The fair will include various activities and informational booths located on the first floor of the medical office building. Those who attend will find ...
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If it’s been a while since you’ve hit the gym, gone for a run or even lifted weights, you're not alone. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) per week in addition to two days of strength training. However, the CDC reports that less than 25% o...
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In 2024, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres revealed she’d been diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 66. She even joked with her audience that she was a “human sandcastle” who might “disintegrate in the shower.” Of course, Ellen isn’t going to literally crumble, but her wisecrack captures our evolving health concerns as we age— including the decrease in our...
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...le members of our community, including those who cannot fully afford their medical care, by offering care at a significantly reduced cost or at no cost to the patient and working to connect them with resources for medications and medical support devices. Last year, we provided more than $116 million in charity and uncompensated care. Strengthening Local Access to Healthcare We are continuously investing re...
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... in products today, traces of the substances could still potentially be detected for the next 10 to 15 years. Because the chemicals are so persistent, PFAs show up in the soil, the ocean and even the human body. One estimate was that the half-life of PFAs can be up to 15 years in the human body. In 2015, the National Institutes of Health found PFAs in the blood of 97% of Americans. Even though evidence...
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. Make sure all of the parts are healthy by following foot health practices: Check your feet regularly for cuts, cracks o...
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...nd find themselves sandwiched between the generations of people they love. According to the National Center on Caregiving, as many as 75 percent of caregivers are women. With the right strategies and resources, caregivers can help not only those they care for but themselves. Keep tabs on doctor's appointments and soccer practices alike by using a family calendar. Choose a calendar format that fits your fam...
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...ins to be done to defeat cervical cancer, and that battle starts with you and your well-woman exams. Here are the four facts you need to know about cervical cancer: Cervical cancer has viral origins. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, close to 80 percent of women contract HPV by age 50, but most don't develop cervi...
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...rograms don't always provide the functional rehabilitation, physical education or mental stimulation we need or were made for. Paleo exercise programs provide numerous benefits by encouraging natural human movement skills, including: balancing breathing carrying climbing crawling grappling (like a wrestler) lifting running striking (for self-defense) swimming and other aquatic skills throwing walking P...
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In more primitive times, stress played a crucial part in human survival. The ability to react quickly to life-or-death threats helped people avoid hungry predators and live to thrive another day. Today, the chances of coming face-to-face with a tiger looking for...
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...t think of bacteria negatively, but when certain microorganisms thrive in your gastrointestinal (GI) system, it's like using good soil to grow a thriving garden. Trillions of bacteria live inside the human digestive system, both good and bad. Good bacteria fight pathogens and help maintain our metabolisms and immune systems. This begins at birth when a baby is exposed to microorganisms in her mother's ...
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...he 1999 cult classic Office Space , the main characters steal a printer, stomp on it and hit it with a baseball bat to express their frustrations with work. Don't worry—we're not condoning a heist or human-on-printer violence like in the movie. However, it is important to recognize the signs of burnout—a state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. This can be caused by work, sch...
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DeTar Healthcare System is proud to celebrate National Heart Month in February with a series of events aimed at raising awareness, providing educational resources and encouraging heart-healthy habits throughout the community. During the month of February, DeTar is hosting or supporting several events focused on preventing heart disease and stroke, promoting we...
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DeTar Healthcare System is proud to celebrate National Heart Month in February with a series of events aimed at raising awareness, providing educational resources, and encouraging heart-healthy habits throughout the community. DeTar will host as well as sponsor multiple events focused on preventing heart disease and stroke, promoting wellness, and empowering i...
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...provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Members of the community who cannot fully afford their medical care are provided deep discounts or even charity care and the hospital has resources to help them secure medications and medical support devices. Last year, DeTar Healthcare System provided more than $120 million in charity and uncompensated care for the community’s most vulnerable. ...
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...ust between healer and patient. The white coat has come to represent trust and authority. It symbolizes the dedication to healing, the pursuit of knowledge and the solemn responsibility of caring for human life.” She concluded with, “It is my honor to not only welcome you to the profession, but also to the DeTar and Texas A&M family.” And, she expressed pride in the newest additions to the program:...
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...prenatal to postpartum care, including high-risk pregnancy care, neonatal intensive care unit and advanced labor and delivery services. Our care extends beyond delivery, with a variety of educational resources for new parents. DeTar Healthcare System partners with the text4baby program, a national initiative to help more pregnant women and new moms get information about caring for their health and giving t...
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... mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, the Risk Officer/ADA Coordinator is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf , or by mail or phone at U.S. Depart...
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In years past, consuming protein may have conjured images of Arnold Schwarzenegger types flexing on Muscle Beach. But now, you’re probably seeing ads for protein-based products eve...
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