Respiratory Therapy
Hemphill County Hospital District has introduced a new line of service designed to support individuals living with chronic lung conditions—our Respiratory Therapy Program. Offered in partnership with Meridian Healthcare Group, this service brings advanced respiratory expertise directly to our community.
Meridian has been “Shaping the Future of Respiratory Care” for over four decades. As one of the largest providers of respiratory care in the United States, it has built a national network of clinical programs in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, home care centers, and sleep labs.
The program is staffed by Respiratory Care Practitioners who provide pulmonary exercise, psychological support, and education on managing chronic lung disease. Working alongside referring physicians, RCPs develop personalized plans to strengthen breathing muscles, improve daily function, and enhance overall quality of life.
Respiratory therapy has been shown to reduce breathlessness, increase stamina, and significantly improve health for individuals with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and other chronic lung diseases.
HCHD remains committed to exceptional, patient centered care, and this new program reflects that mission. To learn more or determine whether respiratory therapy is right for you, visit with your primary care provider or call HCHD Therapy Services at 806-323-1105.
Meet our Respiratory Therapist
BAILEY HUDSON, RRT
Bailey Hudson is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with more than ten years of experience providing respiratory care to patients of all ages with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Patient care has always been a driving passion for her, and she is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the communities she serves.
Bailey grew up in Hereford, Texas, and graduated from Hereford High School in 2012. She then moved to Amarillo to pursue her education at Amarillo College, where she completed the Respiratory Care Program in 2015.
She spent the next decade working at a hospital in Amarillo, gaining extensive experience across a variety of respiratory care settings. During this time, she cared for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions and developed a strong foundation in both critical and routine respiratory care.
While working full-time, Bailey continued her education at West Texas A&M University and earned a BBA with a specialization in Healthcare Administration in 2019. She also worked part-time at Amarillo College, assisting with the Respiratory Care Program and supporting the education of future respiratory therapists.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bailey accepted a travel assignment at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, a Level I trauma center. She spent six months there caring for critically ill patients and supporting healthcare teams during an exceptionally challenging period in healthcare.
Although she lived and worked in Amarillo and Hereford for many years, Bailey has deep family roots in Canadian, Texas. Many of her family members have been lifelong residents, and she has remained closely connected to the community throughout her life. In May 2025, she and her husband—a Canadian High School alum—moved to Canadian to raise their family. They have a three-year-old son who keeps them entertained and on their toes. In their free time, they enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and being with family and friends.
Bailey became part of Hemphill County Hospital District’s new Respiratory Therapy Program when it launched in April 2026. She looks forward to supporting the program’s continued growth and providing high quality respiratory care to its patients. Bailey is proud to be part of HCHD and is excited to serve the Canadian community.
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