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“The Bell County Public Health District urges residents to remain vigilant due to increased reporting of measles cases in Texas. If you are experiencing these symptoms and come to our Emergency Department, please call us at 254-690-0900 so we can prepare for your arrival. If you have questions, please contact the Bell County Public Health…

Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu.  What are symptoms of the flu?  – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  – Chills  – Cough  – Sore throat …

We get it. No one looks forward to a mammogram. And why would you? Whether it’s a routine screening or because you’ve found something suspicious, it’s ultimately a check to see if you have cancer. That, along with the discomfort of the exam itself, can be more than a little nerve-racking for most women.  It’s…

HARKER HEIGHTS, TX (DECEMBER 18, 2024) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights  was named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced yesterday, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top…

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 9th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.  Seton Harker Heights is one of only 192 hospitals nationwide to earn 9 consecutive ‘A’s’ in a…

When searching for a new primary care provider, the right fit makes such a difference. From the ease of scheduling appointments to prompt communication and working with other specialists, a trusted provider is a valuable resource for your family’s health and well-being. Jennifer Reppond, 51, who teaches advanced placement classes at Central Texas Christian School…

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care October 17, 2024 – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. S is one of…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU!  Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…