Press Release

April 1, 2019

Cuero Health: April Events

Cuero, Texas: The following are events scheduled for the month of April that are either presented by Cuero Regional Hospital or one of the Cuero Health entities or include involvement from the Cuero Health staff.

Coffee with the Mayor

Tuesday, April 9, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Cuero Regional Hospital, 2500 N. Esplanade, Cuero

Join us in Cuero Regional Hospital's main lobby for Coffee with the Mayor on Tuesday, April 9 from 9:30 to 10:30. Mayor Sara Post Meyer will join us and complimentary refreshments provided.

Bfit Slimdown Series

Tuesday, April 9^th, 5:30 p.m. at Bfit Cuero Wellness Center, 701 N. Esplanade, Cuero

Presenter Denise Goebel- DeWitt County Family and Community Health Agent.

Topic: Healthy Eating Tips and Recipes. Sample foods and recipes will be provided.

Mid-Coast Hurricane & Disaster Conference

April 11, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North Street, Victoria

Golden Crescent Health Care Coalition (GCHCC) would like to invite you to the 20th annual Mid Coast Hurricane & Disaster Conference to be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Victoria Community Center in Victoria, Texas. Doors open at 8:00am for on-site registration, and our conference will begin at 8:30am. Conference ends at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration tickets are available for $25/tkt until Friday, April 5th. On-site registration will begin at 8am on Thursday, April 11th for $30/tkt. Cuero Regional Hospital will be a participant at this event.

Shattered Dreams Program, Cuero ISD

April 17, 407 Park Heights Drive, 10:45 a.m. crash scene

Cuero ISD will hold the Shattered Dreams Program on Wednesday, April 17th at 405 Park Heights Drive. This program is made possible by the Cuero ISD Education Foundation. Event volunteers/supporters: Cuero Police Department, DeWitt County Sheriff Department, Cuero Fire Department, Cuero Regional Hospital, Cuero EMS, DeWitt County Justice of the Peace, Freund Funeral Home, TDCJ-Stevenson Unit, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas A&M Agrilife, Air Methods, DeWitt County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and many community volunteers. The "Shattered Dreams" program involves the dramatization of an alcohol-related crash on or near a high school campus.

Shattered Dreams Mock Memorial Service

April 18, Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center, 9:30 a.m.

There will be a mock memorial service on April 18th at 9:30 AM for the mock crash fatalities at the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center. Approximately every 15 minutes someone in Texas is injured or killed as a result of drunk driving. This reminds us that too many lives have been lost and many others severely impaired because of the tragic consequences of underage drinking and driving. Community members are invited to attend any of the Shattered Dreams events.

Cuero Regional Hospital & Community Blood Drive

April 18, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cuero Regional Hospital, 2500 N. Esplanade, Cuero

Join us on April 18 from 10:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the education classroom at Cuero Regional Hospital to donate the gift of life. Please consider donating blood and save a life. All donors will receive a $10 Subway card.

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 21-27, 2019.
Help us celebrate our lab detectives at CRH! National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Thank a member of the lab team at Cuero Health: leave a comment on the Cuero Regional Hospital’s Facebook page or one of the clinic Facebook pages or you can send your message of thanks on the Contact Us page on www.cuerohospital.org

Opioid Overdose Identification and Reversal Training

Friday, April 26, 10 – noon, St. Michael’s Church Hall, 104 N. McLeod St., Cuero

Presented by the State Office of Rural Health .

“An Evening Under the Oaks” Gala XII

Saturday, April 27, 6 – 11 p.m. at Cuero Regional Hospital, 2500 N. Esplanade, Cuero

The theme of the 2019 Gala will be “An Evening Under the Oaks” in which attendees will spend the evening under the oaks on the grounds of Cuero Regional Hospital. The event features musical entertainment from Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, as well as exceptional cuisine, traditional live and silent auctions. Support from the Dewitt Medical Foundation allows Cuero Health to invest back to the communities we serve, helping to recruit compassionate caregivers and aid in our retention of this amazing staff. Sponsorship tables varying in price from $500 to $10,000 are available as well as individual tickets for $150 each. For more information about the Gala, sponsorship information, or to purchase tickets please contact Nikki Lantz at 361-524-6103 or email dmf@cuerohospital.org. For more information, please visit www.cuerohospital.org and stay tuned to their Facebook page for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/DewittMedicalFoundation/

Upcoming Events – Save the Date!

Childbirth Classes at Cuero Regional Hospital

May 8, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

May 15, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Sign up for free childbirth classes offered by Cuero Regional Hospital. Classes are held in the Belle Terry Elder Women's Center located in the Medical Plaza of the hospital, across from Cuero Medical Clinic. Call 361-275-0527 for more information or to register. Classes are free for those delivering at CRH. For those delivering at another hospital, a $30 fee is required at first class only.

National Nurses Week – May 6 – 12

Held annually since 1954, National Nurses Week was founded by the American Nurses Association (ANA) to celebrate the role nurses play in delivering high-quality care to patients around the world. Cuero Regional Hospital encourages the public to thank their nurses in person, with a handwritten note, via the Cuero Regional Hospital Facebook page or fill out the contact us form on the website www.cuerohospital.org to share your gratitude for CRH nurses.

National Hospital Week – May 12 – 18

National Hospital Week, one of the nation’s largest health care events, is a celebration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make hospitals and health systems beacons of confidence and care in the community. This annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate the millions of women and men who are committed to improving the health of their communities. Cuero Regional Hospital encourages the public to thank the hospital staff in person, with a handwritten note, via the Cuero Regional Hospital Facebook page or fill out the contact us form on the website www.cuerohospital.org to share your gratitude for CRH staff. For more information, visit www.aha.org/hospitalweek | @ahahospitals #HospitalWeek #MyHospital

Dueling Pianos/Summer Weekend Wind Down

Friday, July 26, 6 – 10 p.m., The Venue on Church Street, 125 E. Church Street, Cuero

Featuring two talented musicians dueling it out on pianos during an evening of fast, funny and unforgettable entertainment. Don’t miss this memorable night! Proceeds benefit the Dewitt Medical Foundation. Get tickets or reserve a table for 10 by calling 361-524-6103.

For more information on these events or other happenings, please follow each location on Facebook or visit www.cuerohospital.org .Or, call 361-275-6191.