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UMC Family Fun Event

Calling all families! Throughout the month of March, UMC Children’s Hospital encourages families to participate in our Family Wellness Event! Head to Main Event or Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre for your coupon card…

UMC Began Taking Down Flu Alongside Selected Lubbock Residents

UMC was able to give out free flu shots this past weekend to members of the local community in need. Residents who are unfunded, uninsured, or part of the Medicaid population were invited to visit UMC Family Medicine at I-27 Medical Center and receive their free shot curbside.

Best of Lubbock – UMC Awarded Best Hospital and Emergency Room

UMC is proud to announce receiving awards for “Best Hospital and Best Emergency Room” by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Best of Lubbock earlier this month.

Children’s Miracle Network at UMC Children’s Hospital Hosts National 24-Hour Video Game Day

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at UMC Children’s Hospital is hosting our annual fundraiser for Extra Life Lubbock, but we’re doing this bigger and better this year with a fun-filled week of gaming. This weeklong event will include a multitude of events to partake in and features the classic 24-hour video game marathon on November 5th and 6th.

UMC to Bring the Fun of Trick-or Treating to Sick Kids

UMC departments will be handing out treats to the children at the UMC Children’s Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021, in the outdoor garden area between the UMC Main Building and the East Tower.

UMC Opens New 24-Hour Urgent Care Center

UMC is excited to announce the opening of our new Urgent Care Clinic to address non-emergent care needs. The clinic is conveniently located on the UMC Campus – Medical Office Plaza II, 808 Joliet Avenue, Suite 110.

UMC, Amedisys to Host Grand Opening for the New Home Health & Hospice Location

UMC and their partner Amedisys are hosting a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Home Health and Hospice location.

UMC Hosts 38th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast

This year, UMC Children’s Hospital is hosting the 38th Annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Celebration Broadcast. As being the only CMN Hospital in the region, the Celebration highlights our CMN partnership, as well as continuing to raise money to provide the best care possible for the children in our region.

UMC’s Updated Visitation Guidelines

UMC strives to always ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff, as we assess current visitation and mask protocols. As UMC continues to follow CDC and state guidelines regarding COVID-19, we are updating visitation policies, effective Wednesday, September 1.

UMC Hosts Hero Celebration for the Lubbock Health Department

The pandemic has brought on new challenges for the Lubbock community, but our UMC Heroes remain firm, not fearful, and we are not alone in this. The Lubbock Health Department has been fighting with us every step of the way to ensure the safety of the Lubbock community. Which is why UMC hosted a hero celebration for the department, to show our appreciation.

UMC Delivers School Supplies to Brown Elementary

This year marks the 13th year UMC employees have donated school supplies to students at Brown Elementary school. UMC Legal and Compliance and UMC EMS delivered the school supplies to the school on August 24.

UMC Delivers School Supplies to Brown Elementary

This year marks the 13th year UMC employees have donated school supplies to students at Brown Elementary school. UMC Legal and Compliance and UMC EMS delivered the school supplies to the school on August 24.


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