At The Northwest Texas Healthcare System Blog you'll find information you can use to improve your overall health and well-being, and stories about our amazing patients and Healthcare Heroes serving our community.
Tips to Tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder
January 18, 2021
That “down” feeling many people experience during wintertime is known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Here’s what you can do to combat the seasonal blues.
How to Break Free from Addictive Behaviors
January 16, 2021
The start of a new year represents a clean slate for many, including people putting themselves on the path to sobriety.
Health Briefs: A Quick Look at Hospital Happenings
December 9, 2020
Medical Nutrition Therapy is a new service that helps connect good nutrition with treating disease. Plus, learn why cardiac screenings are so important for student athletes.
Northwest Urgent Care Opens in Southwest Amarillo
November 10, 2020
When you or someone you love needs care, you shouldn’t have to wait to see a medical professional. That’s where the newly opened Northwest Urgent Care comes in.
'I'm Alive Because of ECMO'
August 10, 2020
This 23-year-old mom’s heart stopped in the operating room after a life-threatening car crash. Advanced heart-lung technology, known as ECMO, played a vital role in keeping her alive.
Getting Bodies Back in Motion
July 13, 2020
This sleek and sophisticated space is redefining physical therapy and sports medicine. Discover what makes Northwest Sports and Ortho so special.
Staff Celebrates Discharge of First COVID-19 Patient
May 18, 2020
Hospital workers lined the hallways on April 15 to celebrate the discharge of their first recovered COVID‑19 patient, Ralph Albracht.
Citizens Unite in Prayer for Healthcare Workers
May 11, 2020
Cars and emergency vehicles filled the hospital’s parking lot to show support for the healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank You for Supporting Our Healthcare Teams
April 28, 2020
We've received an outpouring of community support since the COVID-19 outbreak began. Here's a list of the organizations that have supported the cause.
What Services Do Northwest’s Neighborhood EDs Offer?
April 17, 2020
Medical Director Frederick D. Poage, DO, explains what makes Northwest Emergency on Georgia and Northwest Emergency at Town Square special.