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On the frontlines of emergency medical care
Read more: On the frontlines of emergency medical careAlex Arocho, MBA, BSN, RN, CPEN, EMT-P, never planned to leave the military. “I wanted to be in the military until the wheels fell off,” he said. Nearly a decade as an Army infantryman, including combat deployments to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, shaped his sense of duty and leadership. But those same experiences ultimately…
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Inside Virtual Nursing: An Investment in Nurses and Patients
Read more: Inside Virtual Nursing: An Investment in Nurses and PatientsFor many hospital nurses, one of their biggest challenges isn’t compassion or skill; it’s time. Nurses always need more time to converse and connect with patients, while caring for many simultaneously. Telemedicine is one proposed solution to this challenge, and it’s been around for years. Now, a focused form of that technology is giving nurses…
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Five Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Read more: Five Things to Know About Colorectal CancerNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March is a time dedicated to education, prevention and early detection of one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers. Recent news has reminded us of just how real this disease is for people of all ages and backgrounds. The entertainment industry recently mourned the deaths of beloved actors:…
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Mandy Shaiffer appointed chief executive officer of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and Wellstone Health Partners
Read more: Mandy Shaiffer appointed chief executive officer of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and Wellstone Health PartnersHARKER HEIGHTS, TX (December 19, 2025) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) and Wellstone Health Partners today announced the appointment of Mandy Shaiffer, RN, MSN, as chief executive officer (CEO). Shaiffer brings more than 18 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of operational excellence, clinical innovation and community engagement.…
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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 SafetyHARKER HEIGHTS, TX (November 14, 2025) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 11th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates Seton Medical Center Harker Heights as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an…
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Expands Services into Belton with Ribbon Cutting of Advanced Imaging Center
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Expands Services into Belton with Ribbon Cutting of Advanced Imaging CenterHARKER HEIGHTS, TX (October 20, 2025) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is proud to announce the opening of the new Seton Harker Heights Advanced Imaging Center, located at 2812 Oakmark Drive, Belton, TX 76513. This cutting-edge facility marks a significant expansion of Seton’s healthcare services into the Belton community, offering advanced diagnostic imaging including…
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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 Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care HARKER HEIGHTS, TX (October 7, 2025) – has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Seton Harker Heights is one of…
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Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
Read more: Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Breast Cancer RiskDuring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a good time to think about steps you can take to protect your health. While not all risk factors can be controlled, healthy habits can lower your chance of developing certain cancers and other health problems. Small changes can make a big difference. Maintain a Healthy Weight Being at…
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke careSeton Medical Center Harker Heights has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Expands Women’s Services with Advanced Mammography Technology
Read more: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Expands Women’s Services with Advanced Mammography TechnologyHARKER HEIGHTS, TX (June 16, 2025) – In response to growing community demand and a continued commitment to women’s health, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is proud to announce a significant investment in its Women’s Services department with the addition of a second state-of-the-art mammography machine. The newly installed MAMMOMAT B.brilliant system represents the latest in breast…
Latest News
- On the frontlines of emergency medical care
- Inside Virtual Nursing: An Investment in Nurses and Patients
- Five Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
- Mandy Shaiffer appointed chief executive officer of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and Wellstone Health Partners
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight- ‘A’ For Patient Safety