When children and youth watch news on TV about an infectious disease outbreak, read about it in the news, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious – as much as adults… This tip sheet will help parents, caregivers, and teachers learn some common reactions, respond in a helpful way, and […]
Coronavirus Made Simple
Your Healthcare Team here at UCGH have been answering a bunch of questions about this virus. There is a lot of confusion and misinformation within our community, and there are a few questions that we seem to hear over and over. So, here is a simple primer. 1. Why is personal distance of 6 feet […]
COVID-19 Recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO):
Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities. If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. If your children are sick, keep them at home. Do not send them to school. Contact your medical provider. If someone in your household has tested positive for the coronavirus, keep the […]
What can I do to protect myself from COVID-19?
Although there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Union County, the virus has reached the state of New Mexico. In light of this recent spread of the virus in our state, we want to make sure our community is informed and prepared to be proactive against the further spread of the Coronavirus. […]
National Donor Day
This Valentine’s Day, show some heart by celebrating National Donor Day. Since 1998, this annual observance has shined a spotlight on organ, tissue, marrow, platelet, and blood donation—and the people who make it possible. You can support the donors and their families who made the decision to give the gift of life to thousands of […]
New Full-Service Medicaid Office starting January 31st
UCGH has worked diligently with the New Mexico Medicaid Office to bring its benefits to our community. Location: ER Department (Lobby) Open 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (pending road conditions) from 9 am – 4 pm. Services offered on a walk-in basis. First come, first served. Full-Service Medicaid Office offers: Health Coverage Food […]
UCGH Christmas Door Decorating Contest 2019
We had a door decorating contest at the hospital and the results were holiday spirit-filled! Judging was done by EMS. Here are the results: 1st Place Elizabeth Ortiz – Patient Services 12 Days of Christmas 2nd Place Physical Therapy Department Oh Christmas Tree 3rd Place Lab Department Away in the Manger Honorable Mentions Dietary Department […]
Happy Halloween from UCGH!
We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween this evening! Stay warm. Sincerely, UCGH Staff
Halloween Pumpkin Contest
Happy Halloween! We love to involve our community in fun things we are doing at the hospital. Now through Halloween, we will have pumpkins that our staff decorated set up in the lobby for voting. We would love to see you and your kiddos come by to check out the pumpkins and cast your votes! […]
Don’t Travel to Get the Care You Need
Swing Bed services at UCGH allow you to rehabilitate close to home. You may have never heard of the Swing Bed program before. Swing bed programs were established for rural hospitals to use excess beds and to provide the opportunity for you or a loved one to get the care needed in their home area. […]