Advanced Pediatric Training at LRHS Benefits Milam and Surrounding Counties
Rockdale, Texas (October 28, 2008) Little River Healthcare System team members recently had the opportunity to participate in an ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training class. In addition to the advanced cardiovascular training, LRHS team members participated in PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support training.
The American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support course has recently been redesigned with a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. The skills taught in this course are specific to infant and children in order to improve quality of care for this age group. The course includes active, hands-on participation by healthcare providers.
“Continued education and advanced training for our staff is a priority at LRHS. We are pleased to offer training such as the ACLS and PALS courses in our efforts to provide excellent healthcare to Milam and surrounding counties.” stated Jeremy Riney, Little River Healthcare System CEO.
About Little River Healthcare
Little River Healthcare System formed in November 2006 when Blackhawk Healthcare merged with Richards Memorial Hospital to create a healthcare system dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care to the community. Little River Healthcare System is currently comprised of 5 facilities in surrounding areas: Richards Memorial Hospital, Family Care Center, Little River Medical Clinic - Rockdale, Little River Medical Clinic – Cameron and Little River Medical Clinic - Hearne. Our energized and committed staff of employees, physicians and volunteers work together every day to deliver our mission.
About Blackhawk Healthcare
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of Critical Access Hospitals. Blackhawk’s desire is to transform rural healthcare by working synergistically with each rural community to build confidence and pride through improved healthcare delivery. We are passionately dedicated to the uniqueness of rural healthcare and improving the community by bringing the resources required to meet the broader needs of each "hometown" we touch. Blackhawk is inspired to provide excellence in service and modern facilities that convey trust, confidence and healing.