Month: April 2021

Is It Time for Your Colonoscopy Screening?

Is It Time for Your Colonoscopy Screening?

A colonoscopy is the best screening test available for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Most common in people over the age of 50. Why Is Screening for Colorectal Cancer So Important? Many colorectal cancers can be prevented through regular screening.  Screening is important because Precancerous Polyps, […]

UCGH Nurse Practitioner Jamie Armijo Brings Hepatitis C Program to Northeast New Mexico

UCGH Nurse Practitioner Jamie Armijo Brings Hepatitis C Program to Northeast New Mexico

Jamie Armijo, a certified nurse practitioner at Union County General Hospital, is currently helping distinguish UCGH as the sole hospital in Northeast New Mexico involved in the University of New Mexico’s ECHO Outreach Program for Hepatitis C (HCV). The ECHO program is specifically designed for clinicians in underserved and remote areas of the state to […]