More Than Healthcare. Here for West Texas.
For nearly 50 years, UMC has been here for West Texas, caring for our neighbors, responding in emergencies, training future healthcare professionals, and providing advanced care for patients across the region.
As the only locally owned and governed health system, UMC is accountable to the community we serve. That means the decisions made, the services provided, and the investments we make are focused on one thing: meeting the healthcare needs of West Texas today and preparing for tomorrow.
Nearly 1 million patient encounters take place across UMC’s network of services each year.
Behind every number is a person, a family, and a community depending on UMC to be here when it matters most.
$104 million in uncompensated care provided annually
100% of local EMS funded with no dedicated tax support
$107 million invested in education and workforce development
Here for Everyone
No one is turned away.
UMC helps ensure patients can receive necessary care regardless of their ability to pay. From everyday healthcare needs to some of life’s most critical moments, UMC provides an essential safety net for West Texas families.
That commitment includes access to advanced services our region depends on, along with care for patients who may have nowhere else to turn.
When Seconds Matter
When someone calls 911 during a medical emergency, UMC EMS is there.
UMC Health System fully funds local emergency medical services, helping ensure our community has access to rapid, lifesaving care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Over 34,000 EMS transports annually – It’s one of the many ways UMC’s role in our community extends far beyond the walls of the hospital.
Training Here. Caring Here.
Over $107 million invested in education and workforce development
Through UMC’s partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, future physicians and other healthcare professionals receive hands-on training right here in West Texas.
Training the next generation locally helps build the healthcare workforce our growing region will need for years to come, keeping knowledge, talent, and access to care close to home.
Care West Texas Counts On.
UMC’s reach extends far beyond a single hospital campus. Through clinics, emergency services, specialty care, and regional programs, UMC connects hundreds of thousands of patients with the care they need each year.
UMC
Physicians
371,000+ clinic visits annually
From preventive and primary care to chronic disease management and specialty services, UMC Physician Clinics help make healthcare more accessible throughout our community.
Emergency
Care
85,000+ Emergency Center visits annually
UMC’s Emergency Center is here around the clock, providing immediate care when illness, injury, and life-threatening emergencies can’t wait.
Regional
Burn Center
Top 15 busiest burn centers in the nation
When patients experience serious burns or complex tissue injuries, they turn to UMC for specialized care. The Burn Center provides expert treatment and support through every stage of recovery, close to home.
Family
Birth Center
Over 3,000 babies welcomed annually
Thousands of families begin a new chapter at UMC each year, supported by specialized care for mothers, babies, and growing families.
Locally Governed.
Accountable to You.
For nearly 50 years, UMC has been the only hospital in Lubbock locally owned and governed.
That means healthcare decisions are made right here, by leaders who live and work in the community and understand the needs of West Texas.
Local accountability keeps UMC focused on what matters here; expanding access to care, maintaining essential services, training the next generation of healthcare professionals, and preparing for the needs of a growing region.
Investing in UMC keeps healthcare decisions here at home.
Growing With West Texas.
West Texas is growing, and its healthcare needs are growing with it.
UMC is committed to being ready; expanding access, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and ensuring the advanced and essential services our region depends on remain available for generations to come.
For nearly 50 years, UMC has invested in the people, healthcare, and future of this region. And as West Texas grows, we’re committed to growing with it.
West Texas Takes Care of Its Own.
So Does UMC.
A Stronger UMC Means a Stronger West Texas.