It is every family's desire that skilled professional medical attention be close at hand if an emergency arises. Hereford's health care and emergency service community offers just that.

HEREFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
The Hereford Regional Medical Center (HRMC) was first established as the Deaf Smith County Hospital in 1924. Since then, the hospital has undergone many renovations and continues to advance with technology. The 40 bed facility has 11 physicians with admitting privileges, a nursing staff of 73 and several therapists. A unique combination of technology, advanced facilities, and innovative programs are provided by a highly qualified, dedicated team of professionals. A modern OB department and intensive care unit have allowed HRMC to be licensed as an acute care medical center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Departments and services offered by HRMC are:
- Anesthesia Department / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center
- Emergency Department
- General Surgery / Day Surgery
- Hereford EMS
- Home Health Care Services
- Intensive Care Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrical / Gynecology Department
- Physical / Occupational Therapy
- Radiology / Mammogram Screening
- Respiratory Therapy
- Work Smart The Deaf Smith County Hospital District is governed by a seven-member board of directors elected by voters of the District to serve two-year terms.

HEREFORD HEALTH CLINIC
The Hereford Health Clinic was the first Rural Health Clinic in Deaf Smith County. When the clinic was established in 1993, Dr. Jesse Perales was appointed as the Medical Director. Dr. Howard Johnson joined the clinic in June of 1998.
Services offered:
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- OB/GYN
- Minor Surgery
- Treadmill Exercise Test
- Electrocardiogram
- Minor Laboratory Testing
- X-ray Diagnostic work up
- Physical Therapy

DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON CANCER CENTER
Less than an hour from Hereford, the Harrington Cancer Center offers a comprehensive array of state-of-the-art outpatient treatment, diagnostic, and research capabilities. In its battle against cancer, the Center is supported by a host of educational services.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Hereford's philosophy of cooperation and resource sharing extends to all of the emergency services in our community. The Hereford fire, police, and EMS departments work together to ensure the safety of Hereford residents and visitors.

HEREFORD EMS
The Hereford Emergency Medical Service is made up of a director and 14 staff persons. This department consists of 10 paramedics, one EMT Intermediate, and four EMT Basic certified employees. The Hereford EMS Department continues to train employees with classes made available locally through Amarillo College. The EMS Department covers a 1,750 square mile area that extends into New Mexico, and Parmer, Oldham, Randall, and Castro counties in Texas. The four Mobile Intensive Care Units respond to an average of 149 calls a month, with 52 of those calls requiring intensive care skills and equipment. Membership in the Panhandle Emergency Medical Service System (PEMSS) provides Deaf Smith County residents with access to an air ambulance evacuation service. In cases that HRMC is not equipped to handle, critically ill persons can be air lifted from the hospital or directly from the scene of an accident and transported to Amarillo. PEMSS medical crews operate out of the Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. The Hereford Regional Medical Center has a junior affiliation with the health care classes offered at the High School. Through the local medical facilities, students enrolled in the classes are able to gain the required clinical hours and ambulance runs to gain basic certification in CPR, and EMT training. The Hereford EMS department encourages safety throughout the community by offering classes to local schools on CPR, fire, and railroad crossing safety.

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