Advanced Practice Providers, or APPs, are medical providers, such as Nurse Practitioners or Physician’s Assistants, who are trained and educated similarly to physicians. We’ve reserved some space right here to spotlight these special people in our health system quarterly!

We are so proud of the UMC Marketing team for promoting our health system and putting us on the map! Their dedication to representing our hospital helps us meet crucial goals, such as: fulfilling our mission: Service is our Passion, increasing our market share, providing information to help our community, and much more!

The UMC Thirty Minute Club (TMC) is an employee giving program that raises money in order to encourage and empower fellow employees in times of need.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and UMC is playing a part in taking a stand. In Lubbock County, an average of 3 children per day become confirmed victims of abuse and neglect. On April 1, UMC Children’s Hospital hosted “Pinwheels for Prevention” to raise awareness for child abuse and neglect.

UMC is proud of our advanced illness nurses, who work hard to alleviate the hardships for patients who suffer from a serious illness such as cancer, heart failure, and liver disease. These nurses collaborate with physicians and nurses in the emergency center and in the hospital to make the advanced care planning process as smooth as possible.

This past year has been tough on our hospital staff and patients. Despite it all, UMC Heroes have remained diligent in caring—you haven’t forgotten your why.

We have officially dedicated a year of hard work to battle this pandemic, which called for an appreciation day!

UMC’s greatest asset is YOU, the employees who work here. Being a UMC Hero is not easy, and often times you battle in stressful situations which can interfere with the ability to function. The Peer Support Team at UMC is here to provide resources for these high stress situations.

Twice a year, we host a celebration for our Always Nurses: nurses perceived as always responsive and communicating well, as reflected by survey scores. An Always Nurse consistently out-performs his or her peers in communication, responsiveness, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Jackie Buck has dedicated 40 years of his life to UMC. We are so grateful for his service in our health system! Read below to learn what he loves about UMC and why he continues to work here.