15 posts
Central & West Texas
Six months later: Del Sol Medical Center hospital heroes reflect on El Paso tragedy
February marks six months since a Walmart shooting that claimed the lives of 22 people in West Texas. In the midst of the senseless mass casualty event, affiliate Del Sol Medical Center rallied to provide seamless, unwavering care to the injured. Read on to find out how HCA Healthcare colleagues stood ready to respond and…
HCA Healthcare cardiologist: avoid holiday heart this New Year’s Eve
The period between Christmas and New Year’s Day is often filled with parties, holiday treats and cheer. For some, this period can also trigger heart problems and lead to heart attacks. Don’t fall victim to “holiday heart syndrome” by learning more below… A study released last year showed that the risk of heart attacks increases…
The HCA Foundation awards nearly 800 scholarships
At HCA Healthcare, we take care of others while being there for each other. We’re proud to invest in areas that impact our colleagues’ personal lives, like the HCA Healthcare Scholars Program. Read on to learn more… Nearly 800 students received higher education scholarships totaling $2.9 million through the HCA Healthcare Scholars Program for the…
Insider insight: five entry-level healthcare careers with a big impact
There are thousands of entry-level roles at HCA Healthcare that make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Read on for insider insight on five entry-level careers that affect our 31 million annual patient encounters in a big way! At HCA Healthcare, we have a saying: “If you’re not directly helping a patient, you’re…
HCA Healthcare’s Summer Survival Guide
The sun’s out…and that means the doctor is in! As the temperatures sizzle and the days get longer, HCA Healthcare hospitals see a spike in emergency room visits during the summer months. In healthcare, the three-month period following spring is often referred to as “trauma season”. Summertime encourages most to get outside and participate in…
Tiny, life-saving device gives big hope to HCA Healthcare heart failure patients
HCA Healthcare affiliate Austin Heart is the second highest enrolling research site in the nation for a trial of a new technology that helps improve the quality of life for heart failure patients. The pioneering system is called CardioMEMS and it allows caregivers in the Texas-based physician practice to monitor patients remotely through a sensor…