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Nursing Department at Hemphill County Hospital

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In addition to in-patient services, we offer the following outpatient services:  
  • Covid vaccinations 
  • IV Infusions 
  • Injections 
  • Wound dressing changes 
  • Port care 
  • EKGs 

Nursing Department

Everything our nurses do is focused on one thing: patient and family-centered care. Our diverse and dynamic team of nurses is supported by a strong group of nurse leaders who encourage professional growth and foster a healthy work environment. We deliver excellent care through interdisciplinary and leadership collaboration, promoting a safe, positive, knowledgeable, creative, and trusting practice environment.

Nursing care at Hemphill County Hospital is provided to patients of all ages in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

The department supports the practice of nursing through a commitment to clinical excellence. HCH's Nursing Staff is committed to the values of family-centered care and acknowledges that emotional, social, and developmental support are an integral component of healthcare. This approach to providing family-centered care empowers families and fosters independence; supports family caregiving and decision-making; respects family choices; builds on family strengths; and involves families in all aspects of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services.

Meet Our Directors

PAULA-WATERS-RN-HCH-Director-of-Nursing

PAULA WATERS, RN

Director of Nursing

SHELBY-SCHWERZENBACH-BSN-HCH-Assistant-Director-of-Nursing

SHELBY SCHWERZENBACH, BSN

Assistant Director of Nursing

Hemphill County Hospital District

Get the Healthcare You Need
When You Need it.

Our caring staff is available to help get you or your loved ones the right kind of care, at the right time. Whether that is emergency, hospital, specialty, home or any of the 75+ types of care that we offer, we are here to help get you back where you belong.