Community Letter for Crowley and Otero County Residents: In response to the recent Pertussis outbreak, the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) reports a significant rise in inappropriate use of the hospital’s emergency room. This has put a strain on AVRMC’s resources. We all have a collective responsibility to our hospital, and that is to use its resources appropriately. What is appropriate use of the emergency room? To answer this question, we must consider the definition of emergency. Put simply, an emergency … Continue reading 2016 Pertussis Outbreak Information