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 […]
Category: General Health & Wellness
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. […]
UCGH Lab Health Fair 2021
Feel free to print and fill out the attached form and bring it in with you to save time! HEALTH FAIR 2021 MENU Union County General Hospital 300 Wilson St, Clayton 575-374-2585 Des Moines Health Center 351 Francis Avenue, Des Moines 575-278-2619
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
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 […]