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 […]
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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
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 […]
Letter from UCGH CEO Re: COVID-19
Dear Union County Friends, Family, and Community, I wanted to give you an update on the current status of Union County General Hospital and our Clinics and how we are coping with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our state has great focus on the number of available beds and even the Governor has concerns over healthcare’s […]
Welcome to Dr. Minh Nguyen to the UCGH Surgical Team
Union County General Hospital would like to welcome Dr. Minh Nguyen to the community. He will be joining our team as a part time surgeon to assist with our patients’ needs and will be available twice a month for two days at a time performing surgeries. A 1998 graduate of the University of California, Los […]
UCGH Celebrates Russell Lees New Appointment to NM State Physical Therapy Advisory Board
Union County General Hospital celebrates our Director of Rehabilitation, Russell Lees, on his recent appointment to the New Mexico State Physical Therapy Advisory Board. Lees was selected as the New Mexico delegate for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and recently attended the national meeting as a representative for the state of […]
New Mexico Department of Health Hosting COVID-19 Testing August 25
The New Mexico Department of Health will be conducting COVID-19 testing for all New Mexicans on 8/25/2020 at the Union County Health office (100 Court St, Clayton) from 10am – 11:30am. Everyone who wants to be tested must pre-register at: cvtestreg.nmhealth.org. If you have any questions or need help registering, please call 575-445-3601. Everyone who […]
Union County General Hospital and Pathology Consultants in Roswell, NM announces COVID-19 Saliva COVID-19 Testing in Union County
Union County –Union County General Hospital and Pathology Consultants announce drive-up testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus will be held Thursday, July 2nd – no appointment necessary – at the National Guard Armory, 1601 Water Street in Clayton, NM from 10 am – 3 pm or while test supplies last. INSTEAD of DEEP NASOPHARYNGEAL SWABBING, we […]
Department of Health and UCGH Announce Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening for All
Union County – The New Mexico Department of Health and Union County General Hospital announces drive-up screening for the COVID-19 coronavirus will be held Tuesday, May 26th – no appointment necessary – at the National Guard Armory, 25 Air Park Street in Clayton, NM from 10 am – 3 pm or while test supplies last. […]
PRESS RELEASE: Superintendent of Insurance, Attorney General Warn About COVID-19 Scams
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (“Superintendent”) and the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General are warning businesses and consumers that conartists and scammers are taking advantage of the panic, fear and confusion surrounding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic, and have intensified efforts to defraud and steal. “Defrauding […]