Welcome New Hires!

Nickie Crosby

Community Relations Coordinator

Sherece Encinias

CNA Nursing Home

Jennifer Martin

PCA Legacy Assisted Living

Mallory Sandoval

Nurse Aide - Coon Memorial Hospital

Lindsey Amico

PCA -Legacy Assisted Living

Coon Memorial Hospital:

• RN - FT
• Medical Records & Transportation Coordinator - FT
• LVN - FT
• Lead Case Manager - FT
• Admissions Clerk - PRN

Clinic:

• Established Care Provider - FT

Respiratory:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist-Cardiopulmonary - PT
• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nursing Home:

• CNA - FT

Emergency:

• Physician Assistant - FT

Radiology:

• Radiology Tech - PRN

Accounting:

• Staff Accountant - FT

Landing Zone

DHCHD celebrated the completion of the new landing zone for emergency air ambulance services to land. The new landing zone, located behind the ER, improves the safety of individuals involved when patients require air transport from our facility. Thank you to Dalhart Chamber of Commerce and Apollo Med Flight for helping to facilitate the ribbon cutting.

DHCHD Sponsors Community Podcast 

This month's In The Know episode featured Tonya Fields, FNP and Alicia Balderas, PA! They introduced themselves to the town of Dalhart and discussed what to look out for in the middle of cold and flu season.

Be sure to tune in to KXIT Thursdays at 3:00 PM or listen online anytime.

Winner

Thank you to all who came out to support Alicia Balderas, P.A. at her meet & greet. Dianne Hodo was the winner of the Thanksgiving center piece

generously donated by Sharon's Flower Shop.

Physical Therapy Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who helped donate food to the LSBC Food pantry.

Ali Jones was the lucky winner of the pie in the face!

Nursing Home Thanksgiving Dinner

Our nursing home residents enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal with family & friends. We are thankful for our residents. Many thanks to the Nursing Home Activities Department & volunteers for all their hard work in creating a beautiful meal for our residents and their guest.

Volunteer Program

Please share the information below with anyone you think might be interested in volunteering at DHCHD!

If you have a co-worker who achieved something and would like to celebrate them in the next newsletter, please email Human Resources at hrsupport@dhchd.org.

During this time of the year, we can start to smell our favorite holiday dishes. Turkey, jelly, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and all other family favorites. Around the holidays, we often find ourselves with many food options for an extended period of time. Although it can be challenging to decide what to eat, it’s important to remember moderation and staying active is key to enjoying your favorite holiday foods this season! Below are some tips to enjoy healthier options during the holidays.

Holiday Cooking and Eating Tips:

• Replace white bread with whole grain or wheat bread. Do the same for white rice with brown rice.

• Use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of whole milk or cream.

• Cut back the amount of sugar in dishes by leaving off sweet toppings such as marshmallows or whipped cream.

• Start the day with a healthy breakfast to help prevent overeating later on.

• Enjoy fruits and vegetables! Fill half your plate with them with each meal.

• If you enjoy milk or eggnog, opt for a fat-free or low fat option. Milk is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and Vitamin D.

• Be mindful about portion sizes! You can still enjoy your favorite holiday foods.

• Fruit can make an excellent dessert.

Tips provided by Forefront Healthcare

Psychology may be a field of its own, but it greatly impacts many different facets of life, even when it comes to cybersecurity! Cybercriminals have been known to use psychological manipulation to trick users into giving up their information, as elements such as emotion, motivation, and fatigue can all impact an employee's ability to make the secure decision. In this month's newsletter, learn how to combat security fatigue, spot social engineering, and get the psychological advantage over a cybercriminal

Security Fatigue

• Security fatigue refers to weariness or reluctance to make digital security a priority.
• Users are more likely to reveal personal information or click a phishing link when they are tired or overwhelmed.
• Using a password manager can help combat security fatigue that stems from trying to remember passwords.

Inevitable Threat

Due to the sheer volume of notifications and security risks, many users feel like there is nothing they can do to prevent cyber-attacks. While most users know there are threats, many also feel that breaches are inevitable.

Social Influence

The private nature of digital activity leads to many users not knowing what security practices others implement. Discussing security implications and solutions with friends and family helps drive action and create a positive connection with security.

Positive Habits

It has been found that consistent training is the best way to make security less overwhelming. When users know what to look for, they will feel confident about their security position. When good cyber decisions become a habit, the user ha a psychological advantage.

Tips provided by Paradigm Technologies

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• Main Page - Dallam - Hartley Counites Hospital District
• DHCHD Senior Services
• Dalhart Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
• Dalhart Family Medicine Clinics
• Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation

Did you know about these helpful department emails?

• Payroll - payroll@dhchd.org
• HR Support - hrsupport@dhchd.org
• Marketing - marketingteam@dhchd.org
• IT Tickets - support@dhchd.org
• Business Office - dept_bo@dhchd.org
• Admissions - dept_admit@dhchd.org
• Admin Office - dept_admin@dhchd.org
• Nursing - dept_nursing@dhchd.org
• Pharmacy - dept_rx@dhchd.org

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