1 New Positive Case, 69 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County On July 29
Jul29

1 New Positive Case, 69 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County On July 29

DSHS Shows 1 Hopkins County COVID-19 Fatality; Local, Regional Officials Report No Knowledge Of Any Hopkins County COVID-19 Deaths Hopkins County Emergency Management officials at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Hopkins County. Four patients were reported to also be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs July 29, but no additional information was available regarding those...

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CMFH-SS COVID-19 Response Includes Entry Screenings, Virtual Medicine, Chatbot
Mar31

CMFH-SS COVID-19 Response Includes Entry Screenings, Virtual Medicine, Chatbot

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Celebrates Doctor’s Day, Welcomes New Wound Care Associate, Prepares For Blood Drive A CMFH-SS News Release — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Happy National Doctor’s Day, a day celebrated to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. CMFH-SS appreciates you...

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CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19
Mar12

CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19

CHRISTUS values the importance of collaboration and coordinated action for the identification and care of those patients exhibiting signs of the COVID-19. Which is why we continue to follow CDC interim guidelines and work non-stop, in partnership with local, state and federal government authorities. We are fortunate to be part of a local health care community committed to responding to the needs of these patients in the safest manner...

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Low Vaccine Rates Blamed for West Texas Measles Surge
Feb11

Low Vaccine Rates Blamed for West Texas Measles Surge

February 11, 2025 – In late January 2025, health officials in Gaines County, West Texas, reported an outbreak of measles, with 15 confirmed cases predominantly among school-aged children. Gaines County is noted for its high rate of vaccine exemptions; nearly 1 in 5 incoming kindergartners in the 2023-24 school year had not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The initial cases were identified in unvaccinated...

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Hospital Visitors And Patients Encouraged, But Not Required, To Wear A Mask
May11

Hospital Visitors And Patients Encouraged, But Not Required, To Wear A Mask

All Will Be Screened For COVID-Like Symptoms Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Helping Ukraine flag of Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in northeast Ukraine). One of the hospital associates has a spouse who is...

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Blood Drive In Honor Of Israel Lewis To Be Held April 14 At CHRISTUS parking lot
Apr11

Blood Drive In Honor Of Israel Lewis To Be Held April 14 At CHRISTUS parking lot

Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine Flag of Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of...

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Blood Drive Planned Saturday In Honor Of Israel Lewis At Hospital
Apr05

Blood Drive Planned Saturday In Honor Of Israel Lewis At Hospital

Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 5, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...

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Governor’s Executive Order GA-34 Lifts Mask Mandate, Allows Businesses To Open at 100 Percent Starting March 10
Mar02

Governor’s Executive Order GA-34 Lifts Mask Mandate, Allows Businesses To Open at 100 Percent Starting March 10

After almost a full year of COVID-19 restrictions, Governor Greg Abbott today issued Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent starting next Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Governor made the announcement in Lubbock on Tuesday, March 2. Texas Governor Greg Abbott “With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic...

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After 32 Days, GA-32 Restrictions Lifted For Trauma Service Area F
Feb04

After 32 Days, GA-32 Restrictions Lifted For Trauma Service Area F

Newsom: “We are back to 75% occupancy in small businesses and bars can reopen under GA-32” Trauma Service Area F, which spans across Northeast Texas, is no longer under Executive Order GA-32 restrictions as COVID-19 hospitalizations had remained under 15 percent of the total hospital capacity for seven consecutive days as of Wednesday, according to Texas Department of Public Safety’s Feb. 4 COVID-19 dashboards and...

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Restaurants & Retail Reduced To 50% Capacity For At Least Another Week
Jan04

Restaurants & Retail Reduced To 50% Capacity For At Least Another Week

The Trauma Service Area F hospitalization rate remained over 15% for yet another day on Monday, January 4th meaning the reduced capacity will be in effect for restaurants, retail, gyms, and other businesses for at least another 7 days. Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, the COVID-19 hospitalization rate will have to remain under 15% for seven consecutive days for the capacity restrictions to be lifted. With 207 Covid...

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