Medicare Advantage provides health coverage to more than half of the nation’s seniors, but a growing number of hospitals and health systems nationwide are pushing back and dropping some or all contracts with the private plans altogether. Editor’s note: This article was originally published Sept. 27. It was updated Nov. 14 to reflect new contract developments between […]
FLU/ COVID/ RSV Vaccination Clinic Days
FLU Vaccine: Flu shots will be given for a donation of 2 non-perishable food items. (Please no expired items, thank you.) The donations will be used for Holiday food baskets. The High Dose flu shot will be available for 65 years (+) upon request for $85.00 along with a donation of two non-perishable food items. […]
Profound Thank You to Physicians
Annually, on March 30th, hospitals and healthcare industry colleagues celebrate Doctors Day. Doctors matter deeply to our hospitals. Additionally, doctors improve local community health and further science knowledge for society. The pandemic reminded us how much we depend on doctors and it remains true today. Physicians and surgeons dedicate many years beyond a college […]
Is My Memory Loss Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease may be among the most frightening medical conditions to imagine. None of us wants to think of a life in which our bodies are physically, but not mentally, capable. However, it is important to understand what Alzheimer’s disease really is and how it differs from other forms of memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease is […]
2022 Scholarship Awardees
Congratulations to the 2022 Union County General Hospital Scholarship awardees! The presenters of the awards were: Tammie Stump, CEO Judith Cooper, President of the UCGH Board of Directors Bob Williams, Secretary of the UCGH Board of Directors Krista Herrera pursuing Radiology Tech Gisselle Carranza pursuing RN Tricia Riley pursuing LPN to RN Marisol Espino pursuing […]
UCGH Lab Health Fair 2022
UCGH is offering blood draws on the following dates: April 27th: Annual Health Fair at Clayton Armory May 2nd: UCGH Front Lobby from 7:00-10:30 AM May 3rd: UCGH Front Lobby from 7:00-10:30 AM May 18th: Clayton Civic Center from 7:00-10:00 AM The health fair menu will be provided in advance. You are more than welcome […]
2022 School Physicals at UCHC
Union County Health Center will be providing school physicals for students on May 3rd and 5th from 8:30 AM to noon. Students should arrive to the physical with the required forms filled out. Please prepare the following forms, included in the packet, in advance. Emergency Information Form Medical History Form Physical Examination Form Consent to Treat […]
UCGH Welcomes New Chief Clinical Officer
Union County General Hospital is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our team, Shawn Nethery, Chief Clinical Officer. Shawn is a native of Odessa, TX, where he attended the infamous Permian High School. He holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Health Administration and is a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse. […]
2021 Flu Shot Clinic
Free Flu Shots with a nonperishable donation.* One-Stop Shots are being offered via drive-thru clinics so that you won’t have to leave your vehicle! ALL drive-thru clinics are weather permitting. Masks are required. COVID-19 Boosters are available upon request. *Flu shots will be given for a donation of two non-perishable food items. (Please no expired […]
COVID Booster Shots
For updated COVID Booster information click here. UCGH will begin providing Covid-19 Booster Shots Wednesday, September 29, 2021 for eligible individuals. CDC Recommendations: People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings. This would include health care workers. People 65 years and older and […]