Parmer Medical Center

Parmer County Community Hospital is a 25 bed critical access Hospital and an on-campus rural health clinic located in friona, Texas. The organization provides care to patients who meet certain criteria under its charity care policy without charge or at amounts less than its established rates because the organization does not pursue collection of amounts determined to qualify as charity care. They are not reported as revenue. The amounts of charges foregone for services provided under the organization's charity care policy was approximately $1,241,067 for the year ended september 30, 2023. Total direct and indirect cost related to those foregone charges was approximately $1,237,302 at september 30, 2023. Program service accomplishments include: 1 - exercise and fitness program for physical therapy patients 2 - provide access for patients to receive mammograms through harrington cancer Center 3 - Community education related to various healthcare topics (i.e. Influenza, pneumonia, covid-19, heat stroke) 4 - participate in cancer treatment and education through the Parmer County cancer coalition activities 5 - provided children's and senior's health and safety fairs 6 - provided charity care 7 - participate with the ogalala program which allows students who are interested in Medical careers to work at Parmer Medical Center while studying for their degree. 8 - the specialty clinic allows patients the opportunity to see a specialist without having to travel long distances for specialized health care (gastroenterologist) 9 - offered free vaccine clinics and free covid-19 home testing kits throughout the year for the surrounding communities 10 - provided free nutritional counseling with our dietitian through the clinic with a provider referral 11 - gave away school supplies with the kids fair. Promoted safety and healthy lifestyle practices and to help with getting ready for school 12 - provided food boxes for needy families during holidays vaccine clinics and education for covid-19 were held weekly 13 - hosted physician assistant students and provide housing and meals during their rotation at the Hospital 14 - provided free medicare education and assistance for those about to enroll in medicare or getting ready for retirement 15 - provided four scholarships to local area graduating high school students who are pursuing careers in the Medical field