Ronald Hixson Announces Candidacy for Re-Election to Hospital District Board

I am a candidate for re-election to the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors. This action is taken in an effort to continue projects that are expanding the quality of health services needed in this region and in the City of Eagle Pass. Four years ago, this Board was not working as a team and just treading water. This is not the time to interrupt a team that has made substantial progress. I have over 46 years working in both the military and civilian healthcare communities.

In 1999, I was asked to present a paper, on ways of treating and combatting the violence in Texas schools, to Attorney General John Cornyn and the Texas School Violence Prevention Task Force.  During the past 20 years, violence in our communities has escalated to hospitals, churches, and entertainment centers.  Healthcare is affected frequently, and we need more people who can address the consequences of violence in our society.

Anyone who has worked on a team, sports or business, can tell you how many things can go wrong. Our goal is not to win a game, or build another hospital; it is to meet the health needs of our community. To achieve our goal we must work together as a team. We have met with leaders of the city, county, and school district, members of the military community and with our partners at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center to ensure collaboration of health care needs for our Maverick County citizens.

This campaign urges you to vote for experience. My background includes being a licensed provider of mental health services including dealing with cases involving abuse or neglect of children and spousal abuse. I have worked with primary care physicians, who were in private practice, to address issues of mental health. To be effective, communication between provider and physician is critical in reaching the appropriate treatment. I am the first healthcare provider in Maverick County to earn the Certified Healthcare Trustee from the State of Texas.

One of my proudest accomplishments in the 15 years in the U.S. Army was when I was awarded the Expert Medic Badge.  Over a period of a week of testing, of which a 12 mile run within a 3 hour limit, carrying your rifle, and 40 pounds in your back pack, there are more failures than those who pass the tests. The biggest reason why this is such a prestige badge is that of the thousands who take the tests, only 17% pass. Below you will see how my experience paid-off.

The U.S. Army Medical Field Badge:

In conclusion, wouldn’t you rather have an experienced person in this position, at this time?  Maverick County has a choice: 41 plus years of medical and healthcare experiences OR someone with no experience in health care?

Experience matters.

Your continued vote and support is most appreciated.

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