Lynn County Healthcare System

02/19/2026

Medical Records Processing Time Notice
If you need medical records or imaging disks for an appointment, please request them at least 1 business day in advance.
Many records are available immediately through our MyCareCorner patient portal, where you can view and print your visit notes, lab results, and more without submitting a records request.

Patients may also submit requests via:
• Phone: 806-998-4533 ext 301
• Secure email: medrec@lchdhealthcare.org
• Fax: 806-810-1560
• Mail: 2600 Lockwood Street, Tahoka, TX 79373 (Attn: Medical Records)
• In-person at the Medical Records office: 2600 Lockwood, Suit B

Walk-in requests are accepted, but we cannot guarantee immediate/same-day completion.

Portal access:
https://login.mycarecorner.net/Signin.aspx?&MultipleIDPSelection=true

02/19/2026

"Self-Pay vs Insurance Billing”
Not every visit is billed the same way.
Understanding the difference between self-pay and insurance billing can help explain why a bill looks the way it does.
What does self-pay mean?
Self-pay means no insurance is billed for the visit.
This may happen when:
A patient does not have active insurance
Insurance information is not available at the time of service
The service is not covered by the insurance plan
A patient chooses not to use insurance
Self-pay accounts follow a different billing process than insurance claims.
What does insurance billing mean?
When insurance is billed:
A claim is sent to the insurance company
Insurance reviews the service and applies plan benefits
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is issued
Any remaining patient responsibility is billed
This process takes time and often explains why bills arrive weeks after a visit.
Why this matters
Insurance billing:
Requires verification of coverage
Depends on timely responses from insurance companies
May involve follow-up if information is missing
Self-pay billing:
Moves more quickly
Does not involve insurance review or delays
Both paths are handled differently behind the scenes.
How patients can help
Provide insurance information at check-in
Let us know if coverage changes
Open mail from your insurance company
Ask questions early if something doesn’t look right
Questions about your account?
If you’re unsure whether your visit was billed as self-pay or through insurance, the LCHD Billing Team is available to help explain your account and next steps.

02/18/2026

Quality Primary Care, Close to Home
If you’re looking for reliable, relationship-based healthcare, the team at O'Donnell Clinic is here for you.
Our providers, Dr. Christopher Leach MD and Cindy Ford, FNP, are committed to caring for patients of all ages — whether you need preventive care, chronic disease management, or treatment for an acute illness.
At the O’Donnell Clinic, you’ll find:
• Family medicine focused on whole-health care — acute, chronic, and preventive services for every stage of life
• Care for Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans
• Providers who take time to get to know you and your health goals
• Convenient hours (Monday–Thursday, 8am–6pm) — open through lunch
We believe primary care should be personal, accessible, and centered on keeping you healthy — not just treating you when you’re sick.
Telemedicine Available
Busy schedule? Not feeling well enough to leave home?
We offer telemedicine visits for appropriate conditions, allowing you to connect with your provider from the comfort of home while still receiving trusted, local care.
Ready to schedule?
Call O’Donnell Clinic at (806) 428-3211 to book your appointment.
Better health is closer than you think — and your local clinic is ready to walk alongside you every step of the way.

02/18/2026

Preventive Care: Don’t Wait Until Something Is Wrong
Many people think, “I feel fine — I don’t need to see a doctor.”
But some of the most serious health conditions — high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and early diabetes — often have no symptoms at all.
The first sign of a problem shouldn’t be a heart attack or stroke.
What an Annual Visit Really Does
A routine physical isn’t just a check-the-box appointment. It includes:
• Blood pressure and vital checks
• Cholesterol (lipid panel)
• Blood sugar screening
• Metabolic labs
• Discussion of family history and risk factors
• Age-appropriate cancer screenings
These simple steps can detect problems years before you feel them — when they are easier and less expensive to manage.
Common Reasons People Skip Annual Visits
“I feel fine.”
Many serious conditions develop silently. Feeling fine doesn’t always mean everything is fine.
“I don’t want bad news.”
Finding something early gives you options and control. Waiting often limits both.
“It’s too expensive.”
Most insurance plans — including Medicare — cover preventive visits at little to no cost.
“I don’t have time.”
Managing a condition early often takes far less time than dealing with complications later.
“I’ll go if something is wrong.”
Preventive care is about making sure something doesn’t go wrong.
Your Health Is an Investment
You insure your home and your vehicle.
Your health deserves the same level of protection.
An annual visit is one of the simplest ways to protect your long-term health and stay ahead of preventable conditions.
Ready to Schedule?
Call one of our local clinics to schedule your annual visit:
• Family Wellness Tahoka 806-495-2853
• Garza Clinic 806-561-4048
• O'Donnell Clinic 806-428-3211
We’re here to help you stay healthy — not just treat you when you’re sick.

02/17/2026

If the Wind Has You Sounding Like a Squeaky Screen Door…

West Texas wind: 1
Your sinuses: 0

If you walked outside today and immediately regretted it, you’re not alone. High winds stir up dust and allergens that can irritate your sinuses, throat, and lungs.

That scratchy throat, congestion, cough, or sinus pressure may not be a cold — it could be all that blowing dust.

If symptoms are sticking around, getting worse, or triggering asthma, our clinics are ready to help. Our Fast Track Clinic is a quick option for minor illnesses so you can get relief and get back inside — where the air is calmer.

Call:
Fast Track Clinic 806-561-4802
Family Wellness Tahoka (806) 998-4604
Garza Clinic 806-495-2853
O'Donnell Clinic (806) 428-3211

Hold onto your hat out there.

02/17/2026

“Primary vs Secondary Insurance Explained”
If you have more than one insurance plan, the order they are billed matters.
This is called coordination of benefits, and it helps ensure your claims are processed correctly.
What is primary insurance?
Your primary insurance is billed first.
It is usually:
Your own employer plan, or
The plan that covers you as the policyholder
Primary insurance pays according to your plan’s benefits.
What is secondary insurance?
Your secondary insurance is billed after the primary processes the claim.
Secondary insurance may:
Cover some or all of what the primary did not pay
Apply deductibles or coinsurance differently
Pay nothing, depending on the plan
Secondary coverage does not replace primary insurance — it works with it.
Why this matters
If secondary insurance is not on file:
Claims can be delayed
Bills may appear higher than expected
Insurance may deny payment until coordination is corrected
Having both plans on file early helps prevent avoidable issues.
How patients can help
Let us know if you have more than one insurance plan
Update insurance information when coverage changes
Respond to insurance letters asking about other coverage
Small updates can make a big difference in how your claim processes.
Questions?
If you’re unsure which insurance is primary or how your plans work together, the LCHD Billing Team is happy to help explain your coverage and walk you through the process.

02/16/2026

2026 Election of LCHD Hospital Board of Directors- Order of Ballot

Crystal Hitt
Jenni McLelland
Joshua Crook
Raymond Bell

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

“Denials Don’t Always Mean ‘No’”
Hearing that an insurance claim was “denied” can be frustrating — but a denial does not always mean your insurance refuses to pay.
Many denials are temporary and fixable.
What a denial really means
A denial usually means the insurance company needs more information or wants something corrected before they process payment.
It is often part of the normal back-and-forth between healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Common reasons denials happen
Missing or outdated insurance information
Insurance needs additional documentation
Prior authorization requirements
Coverage rules specific to your plan
Coordination issues with secondary insurance
These are administrative issues — not a judgment about whether care was appropriate.
Many denials can be fixed
In many cases, denials are resolved by:
Submitting additional documentation
Correcting insurance details
Clarifying coverage rules
Following up with the insurance company
This process takes time, but it often results in payment once insurance completes their review.
How patients can help
When insurance sends letters or requests information:
Open and respond promptly
Keep your insurance details up to date
Let us know if your coverage changes
Your response can prevent delays and unnecessary patient balances.
Bottom line
A denial is often a pause, not a final answer.
Follow-up matters — and many claims are resolved successfully with time and information.

02/13/2026

Looking for affordable computer equipment?

We’ve listed surplus desktops, monitors, and keyboards in a public online auction. Some of this surplus is available due to recent IT upgrades made possible through a grant we received.

All hard drives have been removed for data security. Items were working when taken out of service.

Local pickup only. Visit the auction link below for full details, inspection information, and bidding.

02/12/2026

“Why Did I Get More Than One Bill?”
Getting more than one bill doesn’t mean you’re being charged twice.
This is a new change in how we bill, and we want to explain it clearly.
One visit, two parts of care
Even though you may see one care team, your visit includes two different components:
Facility services
(building, nursing staff, equipment, supplies, support services)
Provider services
(the medical care from your doctor, NP, or PA)
These are billed separately, even though the providers are hospital employees.
Important to know
✔ Providers are not independent or outside groups
✔ You are not being sent to a separate company
✔ This is not double billing
Both charges are part of the same visit and stay within the hospital.
Why this may feel new
In the past, these services were bundled together.
We are now billing them separately so claims are processed correctly with insurance and align with current healthcare billing standards.
Why bills may arrive at different times
Insurance processes each part of the claim separately.
That can cause statements to arrive on different days, even for the same visit.
What we want you to do
If something doesn’t make sense:
Call us before paying
We’ll help match your bill to your insurance explanation
And walk through it with you
Bottom line
💡 More than one bill doesn’t mean more than one visit
It reflects different parts of the same care being billed correctly.