As a critical access hospital serving Hemphill County and the surrounding region, HCHD operates at the intersection of healthcare delivery, workforce development, and economic sustainability. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Kelsey Haley, Chief Operating Officer David Godino, and Director of Talent and Strategic Development Kristin Mauldin, the District continues to expand services while remaining firmly rooted in the needs of the community it serves. A BROAD SCOPE OF CARE IN A RURAL SETTING Hemphill County Hospital District offers a comprehensive range of services that would be notable in any market but are especially significant in a geographically isolated region. Core offerings include inpatient and swing bed care, laboratory and radiology services, GI procedures such as colonoscopies, sleep studies through its Sleep Disorders Center, and a full continuum of therapy services encompassing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Beyond the hospital itself, the District operates home health and hospice services, a growing behavioral health program, two rural health clinics—one in Canadian and one in Pampa—and manages the Mesa View Community, which provides independent senior living, assisted living, and long-term care. HCHD also owns and operates emergency medical services for over 2,500 square miles throughout Hemphill and Gray Counties, and parts of Carson County, further extending its reach and responsibility. Taken together, these service lines reflect a deliberate strategy: keep care as close to home as possible while ensuring quality, continuity, and access for a population that would otherwise face long travel distances for even routine services. HEALTHCARE AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER From an economic standpoint, Hemphill County Hospital District is the single largest employer in the county, with approximately 260 employees, up from roughly 220 just a few years ago. Those employees represent a broad cross-section of professions—from clinicians and therapists to administrative staff, EMS 119 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01 HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
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