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A letter to the citizens of Lamar and surrounding counties from Steve Hyde, CEO
September 05, 2021Our current COVID-19 situation is dire. It is heartbreaking, frustrating and exhausting – and one could argue, PREVENTABLE. The Delta variant has torn through our community, our hospital, and the healthcare system in our state with a vengeance that I have never seen in my healthcare career. Like most healthcare facilities in our region, Paris Regional Medical Center is overburdened and operating at the edge of our capacity. This heartbreaking reality is taking an extreme toll on our physicians, nurses, and other frontline staff. We need your help to curb the spread of this virus by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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PRMC COVID Community Update
July 07, 2021COMMUNITYOur active COVID infection numbers remain about the same in Lamar County, with 3-4 people in the hospital with COVID at a time, on average. Of the patients admitted in the last few months, just one had been vaccinated (and had a COVID infection already in the fall). Our active cases in Lamar County were down to 36 on June 2, and Texas overall continues to report…
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Your Health Means Everything: Getting Back to Normal
July 02, 2021If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that our health and the health of our loved ones means everything. This concept is not new to Paris Regional Medical Center as the health and safety of our patients and team has always been our top priority, and as the healthcare leader in our region, we know our community holds our hospital to the highest standard for…
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MedData Privacy Incident
April 05, 2021More information about the Med-Data privacy incident can be found on their website at: https://www.meddata.com/data-privacy/ or calling 1-833-903-3647 Monday through Friday from 9 am – 9 pm Eastern Time.
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 12, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 12, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an annual mammogram. It’s one hour, once a year, that could save your life.
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 25, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy.
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