We’re Hiring!

MCHD is NOW HIRING In-Charge Paramedics! To view the job description and online application, click here!

Scott Pelczar has been named the MCHD Employee of the Month for March by the District’s Board of Directors. Congratulations Scott!

Montgomery High School juniors and seniors got a sobering dose of reality today when they participated in the Shattered Lives program on their campus.

First responder agencies, along with school administrators, teachers, parents and students, collaborated to present a realistic scenario of what happens when teenagers make bad choices when behind the wheel of a vehicle. » Read more..

The Montgomery County Hospital District is proud to take part in Shattered Lives of Montgomery County each year. The program simulates, in extremely realistic fashion, the effects and aftermath of drinking and driving. The most recent Shattered Lives took place at Porter High School on February 28, 2013. A video has been posted on YouTube of the event.

Remaining Shattered Lives dates for 2013 are:

Montgomery High School – March 21

Caney Creek High School – April 16

Magnolia West High School – April 30

To find out more about Shattered Lives, visit their website.

Think you have what it takes? Put your paramedic skills to the test at MCHD’s first Paramedic Competition on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at MCHD headquarters in Conroe.

The event is designed to build community relationships and challenge paramedics to put their skills to the test.

There will be food, t-shirts and trophies of course, so assemble your two-person paramedic team and check out the Competition Brochure and the Competition Entry Form. If you would like to sponsor the event, contact Devin Miracco at dmiracco@mchd-tx.org

NOTICE OF INTENT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO FILE A LOCAL BILL FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE

Pursuant to Section 57, Article III of the Texas Constitution and the House and Senate Rules, Montgomery County Hospital District which provides certain health care and other public services in Montgomery County, Texas, publishes this notice that it intends to file a local bill for consideration by the members of the 83rd Texas Legislature meeting in Austin, Texas. If adopted the bill will amend section 1063.112 Special Districts Local Laws Code to raise the threshold level for submitting construction contracts to a competitive procurement process from $10,000 to $50,000.  A copy of the bill can be obtained by clicking here Proposed Bill Regarding Construction Bids

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NOTICE OF INTENT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO FILE A LOCAL BILL FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE

Pursuant to Section 57, Article III of the Texas Constitution and the House and Senate Rules, Montgomery County Hospital District which provides certain health care » Read more..

A number of MHCD’s field and administrative staff stepped up to get their heads shaved to help cure childhood cancer. The District raised more than $5,000, surpassing their goal for the 2013 fundraiser. Congratulations to all who participated, and a big THANK YOU to those that donated toward this worthy cause!

Team MCHD

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Below is a listing of some area places to obtain the flu shot.

Walgreens ~ Conroe ~ 936-494-0424

Lone Star Family Clinic ~ S. Loop 336 West ~ 936-539-4004

Conroe Urgent Care ~ West Davis in Conroe ~ 936-494-1110

Forest Health ~ Hwy. 242 ~ 936-242-1627

Integra Health Clinic ~ College Park Dr. ~ 936-321-5600

Conroe Family Medicine ~ I-45 N., Conroe ~ 936-582-5642

Community Wellness ~ 936-760-2784

Mi Clinica ~ 904 W. Dallas, Conroe ~ 936-441-4010

Kroger Pharmacy ~ S. Loop 336 West ~ 936-756-5574

Village Pharmacy ~ River Pointe Dr., Conroe ~ 936-756-7456

MCHD officially welcomed 14 new employees into its ranks this week at the conclusion of the District’s orientation program. Among the group, there are eight field staff and six non-field, or administrative, employees.

At the graduation ceremony, MCHD’s CEO Randy Johnson encouraged the new employees to, “Be a leader, regardless of your position or where you rank. My hope is that all of you field staff become In-Charges by this time next year.”

EMS Director Jared Cosper told the group, “Above all else, have passion for the job you do.”

Following executives’ remarks and awarding of credentials, the new employees were given the opportunity to comment on their experiences to date. A number of new staff members expressed appreciation for “the opportunity to work for such a great organization” and others noted that “it really does feel like a family here…we’re not alone…someone is always there to help you out.” » Read more..

At its Annual Banquet on December 8th, MCHD staff members were given awards for years of service as well as departmental awards. Congratulations to the District’s 2012 Employee of the Year, David Artificavitch!.

To view photos and a list of all award winners, see the MCHD 2012 Annual Banquet page. Congratulations to all!