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August 22, 2018We are excited to announce Seton Medical Center Harker Heights’ 2018 Associate of the Year, Amelia Abuan, CNA. Amelia has been part of the Seton Harker Heights family since February 2015 as a Patient Care Assistant on 2 West Med Surg. To be eligible for consideration, an employee must be chosen as an Associate of the Month of that year and then be elected by a select team of our hospital leaders and staff.
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August 20, 2018
Bell County Woman Praises Quality of Hip Replacement Care at Seton Harker Heights
Pain was an everyday occurrence for Tricia Stanford, 62, who for the last two years has suffered from severe osteoarthritis in both of her hips. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people each year. -
August 6, 2018
Seton Harker Heights Earns Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacements
Patients undergoing hip and knee replacements can expect the best care once they step through Seton Harker Heights’ doors.Seton Harker Heights recently became the first hospital in the area to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. -
August 2, 2018
The Golden Hour & Breastfeeding
The first hour after birth when a mother has uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with her newborn is referred to as the “golden hour.” This period of time is critical for a newborn baby who spent the past nine months in a controlled environment. The golden hour helps regulate the baby's termperature, helps control their respiration and lower the risk of low blood sugar. -
July 12, 2018
Deck the halls early through donations
Do you have any gently used children’s books or stuffed animals lying around? Donate today and help us collect Christmas presents for children and families in need!During the months of June, July and August, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and Wellstone Health Partners are collecting new or gently used children’s books and stuffed animals for Christmas on the Farm, happening on December 1st at the Bell County Expo Center. -
June 28, 2018
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June 12, 2018
Seton Harker Heights is Creating Futures Through Internship Program
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is excited to be participating in the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Creating Futures Summer Program for the third year in a row. -
May 17, 2018
Ready…Set…Spring Clean Your Health!
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to start fresh. With the summer months creeping up, take some time to reflect on how you can boost your health as we jump into the new season. Refresh your mind and body with these spring cleaning basics.Allergy-proof your home -
February 14, 2018
Insight from a Cath Lab Nurse
Cynthia (Cindy) Romero, RN has been a Catheterization Laboratory Nurse with Seton Medical Center Harker Heights for two and a half years and has been a nurse for almost 14 years. When asked what her favorite part about working in the catheterization laboratory (cath lab) is, Cindy shares her passion for excellent patient care. “I love being part of a team that is dedicated to helping patients during some of the worst times of people’s lives. Seeing a patient get discharged alive and well after a heart attack is an amazing feeling, “she says.
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January 25, 2018
Sleeping in on the Weekends? You May Want to Break This Habit
Ever hear the phrase, “You can make up for lost sleep during the workweek by sleeping more on the weekend?” Lots of distractions come up during the week depriving us of sleep. Parents are bustling children to school and activities, end of the month has you punching your overtime card to the max and scheduled happy hours with coworkers and clients have you up until early hours. Sleeping until noon on Saturday is already motivating you and it’s only Monday. Read on for reasons why sleeping in on the weekends may not be the best idea.
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