Month: December 2020

State launches free at-home COVID-19 tests

State launches free at-home COVID-19 tests

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned within 24-48 hours of receipt of the sample. The free tests are available to New Mexico residents regardless of exposure risk– whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic, and whether […]

State launches vaccine sign-up website

State launches vaccine sign-up website

New Mexicans can register for vaccinations when available, sign up for availability notifications SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Wednesday the launch of a website that enables New Mexicans to receive notice when they qualify for COVID-19 vaccine. That website is available at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/ New Mexico is currently offering vaccine […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Information and Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Information and Updates

Union County received 15 vials of Pfizer Vaccinations on 12/16/2020, this was thought to be 75 doses.  However, most vials had six doses at least.  We are excited to announce that with the first shipment of state-provided vaccines, the hospital was able to vaccinate 91 individuals.  As per New Mexico state guidelines, we started with […]

UCGH Christmas Door Decorating Contest 2020

UCGH Christmas Door Decorating Contest 2020

We love celebrating the holidays here at UCGH! We announced our winners for our annual door decorating contest yesterday. Check out all the creative designs our staff came up with, starting with the winners: 1st Place Union County Health Center Elf on a Shelf 2nd Place Front Registration Grinch 3rd Place Business Office Grinch   […]