The CARES Act went into effect this week giving much-needed funds to medical centers across the country including in Wichita Falls. “A lot of it will be used for supplies, and a lot of it will be used to keep our workforce intact,” Community Healthcare Center CEO Allen Patterson said. Read more about the Center’s…… MORE
United Regional officials have announced they will begin to use an innovative process to help their staff remain safe while caring for patients. United Regional, along with other large health systems across the nation, will begin to sterilize masks by using vaporized hydrogen peroxide. This will extend the life of this type of personal protective…… MORE
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District officials have confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Wichita County. There are now a total of 54 cases and one more recovery. More Wichita County Covid-19 statistics can be found here.… MORE
Sheppard Air Force base will be receiving new test kits that will diagnose and combat COVID-19 quicker, according to an SAFB report. More details about SAFB and the new testing kits can be found here.… MORE
Greer County has seen their numbers continue to grow faster than the remainder of SWOK. As of Friday morning, the county with a population of around 6,000, stands at 46 total cases and 4 deaths. Read more about Greer County’s stats here.… MORE
Greer County has seen their numbers continue to grow faster than the remainder of SWOK. As of Friday morning, the county with a population of around 6,000, stands at 46 total cases and 4 deaths. Read more about Greer County’s stats here.… MORE
Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom has issued the fifth amended declaration of disaster. The first change allows for mobile or fixed location dog groomers to accept pets for grooming as long as there is no physical contact between the owner and handler. The second change allows for seeds and garden chemicals to be purchased from…… MORE
With only six weeks left in the school year, Iowa Park CISD is switching to pass-fail only. The superintendent of the school district said the last few weeks hasn’t been the easiest on his students, parents and staff. More details about the pass/fail grading system can be found here.… MORE
THE Kitchen – Meals on Wheels has modified its delivery schedule. If you or someone you know depends on meals from Meal on Wheels, click here to learn about the delivery changes.… MORE
Personal Protection Equipment that’s needed for those battling the Coronavirus remains in high demand. To help keep those on the front lines protected some in Wichita Falls are making it themselves. Read more here about how those in our local area are helping local healthcare workers.… MORE
