One of Haxtun's prides is its hospital.  Keeping a hospital alive in a small town can be difficult, but the value to those living in the community is priceless.  There are two full time family physicians,  a nurse practitioner, an ultrasound technician, lab & x-ray technicians, and a full staff of nurses.  I'm probably leaving out some important people, too.  There are always nurses around through the night and a doctor on call, so you'll never get a message machine.  The hospital has its own ambulance crew, too, so the wait is not long until help arrives. 

	This is a picture of Terri who is usually the first person you see when you walk in the main entrance.  She wouldn't let me take her picture unless I let her hold the baby.

There is also a clinic alongside the hospital.  Being an anxious mother, I have the clinic number memorized.  Trilla is the receptionist at the clinic and she probably knows my voice by now.  Trilla was too shy for a photo, so Vernette - who is also a common sight at the front desk - is standing in front of her.  And that's my baby again.

There is also a nursing home called Heritage Living Center attached to the hospital and some senior living apartments (you can see them in the first picture in the background).  They're really very nice.  I didn't think to go into the nursing home wing and take pictures, but there's a nice open area where everyone usually sits during the day watching tv and reading.  My favorite part is a little glassed-off bird habitat, so you can hear chirping and watch them swoop around. 

Haxtun Hospital
774-6123
235 W. Fletcher St
233 W Strohm

(see map of hospital and clinic)