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UMC Began Taking Down Flu Alongside Selected Lubbock Residents

Posted: by Renee Berban

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.  

UMC strives to help the community in every way possible. Amidst everything going on in the world we want to keep the public safe as best we can. Being able to provide residents with a safety measure to fight the flu this season was an opportunity that allowed us to give back to the community we serve. To show our appreciation to the participants we gave out a $50 gas card to all who attended.  

“We are dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to all,” said Bobbye Hrncirik, Vice President Supplemental Funding Programs and Government Relations. “Knowing how to find access to healthcare services is the #1 barrier for many in our community, we wanted to help alleviate that barrier.”  

Statistics from last year show that an increased number of flu vaccines were given to the public, and the rate of sickness declined compared to previous years. UMC strives to keep the community safe and healthy, providing a free flu shot to members of the community in need was a step to achieve that goal.  

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is comprised of over 4,600 team members who have made our organization “One of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®” by Texas Monthly. Together with medical staff, volunteers, and leadership, we share a strong commitment to our patients—Our Passion is You! Why choose UMC? Because we are teaching the leaders of tomorrow while offering a culture of service today.  

Best of Lubbock – UMC Awarded Best Hospital and Emergency Room

Posted: by Renee Berban

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

UMC received the award for best hospital and ER back in 2019, this was the first for the hospital in the history of Best of Lubbock.

“I am extremely proud of UMC employees for continually cultivating the Service is Our Passion that is experienced by our patients and each other,” said Phillip Waldmann, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at UMC Health System. “We are appreciative of the recognition by Best of Lubbock for both Best Hospital and Best ER. It is especially rewarding during a pandemic year to know our culture continues to grow stronger every year.”

“The medical and nursing staff in the EC are honored to be named the Best of Lubbock,” said Nicolle Apel, Director of UMC Emergency Center. “We take great pride in serving our community with a passion for service and teamwork. We will continue to grow and improve to better serve the region. We have the great fortune of working with a team who is committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you, Lubbock!”

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Best of Lubbock Winners’ Section features the winning and top businesses in this year’s program that are chosen by their readers. The categories for voting included auto and transportation, food and drink, house and home, personal services and workplaces, and shopping and entertainment.

Facts About UMC

  • UMC is the primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
  • UMC’s team has over 4,600 employees who serve an organization recognized by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM and Best Companies Group as “one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.”
  • First facility in Texas to receive the Texas Department of Health’s Level 1 Trauma designation.
  • Serving more patients than ever before with 495 beds.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

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

Posted: Updated: by Renee Berban

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.

View Full Story at UMC Children’s Hospital website

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

Posted: Updated: by Renee Berban

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.

The Masked Rider, Fearless Champion, TTU Residence Life group and several departments in the hospital will be present, handing out goodies to the children. We plan to host about 30 children staying at UMC Children’s Hospital. Additionally, any child who cannot physically come will have someone trick or treat for them, so they still get to be a part of the fun!

“We are excited to host a small Halloween Trick or Treat event for our pediatric patients,” said Erica Allen, Community Outreach Specialist. “We want our pediatric patients to enjoy the Halloween experience, even if they are in the hospital. Kids love Halloween and there is no greater joy than seeing a child’s face light up with excitement. That’s our goal, to create positive experiences and happiness for each and every kiddo at UMC Children’s Hospital.”

Children will be provided with a costume and a bag to hold their treats.

Who: UMC Health System
What: Pediatric Halloween Event
When: Friday, October 29, 2021, 1:30PM- 3:30PM
Where: Outside in garden area between UMC Main Building & East Tower

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

We are Hiring–UMC Health System is Hosting a Job Fair

Posted: by Renee Berban

UMC Health Systems is hosting a Job Fair to grow the UMC family within the community. There are multiple positions within the hospital and clinic that our team is looking to fill.

The Job Fair will take place on Thursday, September 30, at the McInturff Conference Center from 7:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. Entry will be through the main hospital doors, and for the safety of all in attendance, masks are required at the event.

At UMC, our goal is to serve the community in the best ways possible, this starts with our amazing team. UMC is comprised of over 4,600 employees and needs more. The Job Fair provides an opportunity for attendants to learn more about our health system and get their foot in the door. On-site interviews will be available at the event, so we strongly encourage attendants to bring a resume.

“UMC has been ranked in the top 10% of the nation for employee satisfaction for 14 consecutive years by Press Ganey,” said Phillip Waldmann, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. “UMC has also been recognized 11 times by Texas Monthly Magazine as one of the best places to work in Texas. The Service Is Our Passion culture is not only how we care for our patients but how we care for our employees. It is something you can actually feel when you come through our doors.”

We look forward to meeting our potential new team members and to show how grateful we are for them, everyone hired by October 31 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win $2,000.

UMC is hiring for the following positions:

  • Physical Therapist
  • Phlebotomist
  • EMT/Paramedic
  • RN
  • LVN
  • CNA/CMA
  • Radiology Tech
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Surgical Tech, Housekeeper
  • Floor Care Tech
  • Food Services Worker
  • PT Tech
  • Telemetry Monitor Tech,
  • Patient Transporter
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Patient Access Associate

Who: UMC Health System
What: Job Fair
When: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 7:30 AM- 12 PM
Where: UMC McInturff Conference Center- enter through hospital main entrance

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

UMC Opens New 24-Hour Urgent Care Center

Posted: by Renee Berban

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.

Each year, UMC serves over 75,000 patients in our Emergency Center (EC), with over 50% of patients seeking non-emergent care. The new Urgent Care Clinic will allow patients to receive care at lower costs, experience shorter wait times, and receive care from EC-trained providers. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency centers focus on treating severe and life-threatening conditions whereas urgent care centers focus on treating urgent and minor emergency patients. Opening the new Urgent Care Clinic will allow UMC to provide our patients with the best possible care in the most efficient, cost-effective way. To help patients better determine when to visit various care sites, some helpful tips have been provided below:

When to visit the Emergency Center:

  • Experiencing major symptoms (head injury, severe eye injury, poisoning, or paralysis)
  • Pain in uncommon areas (chest pain, severe headache, or severe abdominal pain)
  • Uncontrollable bleeding (intestines, or vaginally when pregnant)
  • High fever

When to visit the Urgent Care Clinic:

  • Experiencing minor symptoms (vomiting, cold/flu, or diarrhea)
  • Pain in common areas (earache, sore throat, typical headache, or painful urination)
  • Controllable bleeding (skin, need stitches)
  • Low fever

As we continue to support our community by increasing access to care, we hope to further build upon our foundation of service and our promise to high-quality care.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

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

Posted: by Renee Berban

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

Located at the UMC Business & Technology Center, the new location will provide high-quality home healthcare and hospice services to Lubbock and surrounding areas wherever they call home.

The Grand Opening Celebration is on Wednesday, September 22, beginning at 12 PM. The program will consist of a ribbon cutting, speakers, and then conclude with a reception. For safety of attendants, everyone is required to wear a mask inside the facility.

“UMC Health System is proud to partner with Amedisys to bring high-quality care and service to the Lubbock area,” said John Lowe, UMC Vice President of Support Services. “UMC Home Health and Hospice advance our mission of caring for this community and being a leader in health care.”

Through this joint venture with Amedisys, the UMC Health System can now offer expanded high-quality, at-home care to more seniors in Lubbock and surrounding areas. “We are privileged to partner with UMC to bring our clinically distinct care to this community,” stated Amedisys President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Gerard, a Texas Tech graduate. “Whether you or a loved one are coming home from the hospital, have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, or want comfort and quality of life while facing a terminal illness, we can provide the most appropriate level of care wherever you call home.”

Who: UMC Home Health & Hospice, an Amedisys Partner

What: Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12PM – 2PM

Where: UMC Business & Technology Center, 309 North Slide Lubbock, TX 79416

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

About Amedisys:

Amedisys, Inc. is a leading healthcare at home company delivering personalized home health, hospice and personal care. Amedisys is focused on delivering the care that is best for our patients, whether that is home-based personal care; recovery and rehabilitation after an operation or injury; care focused on empowering them to manage a chronic disease; or hospice care at the end of life. More than 2,900 hospitals and 78,000 physicians nationwide have chosen Amedisys as a partner in post-acute care. Founded in 1982, headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA with an executive office in Nashville, TN, Amedisys is a publicly held company. With approximately 21,000 employees in 519 care centers within 39 states and the District of Columbia, Amedisys is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to the doorsteps of more than 418,000 patients and clients in need every year. For more information about the company, please visit: www.amedisys.com.

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

Posted: Updated: by Renee Berban

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.

View Full Story at UMC Children’s Hospital website

UMC’s Updated Visitation Guidelines

Posted: by Renee Berban

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.

As you prepare for a visit to UMC, please keep the following in mind:

UMC will continue to require masks for staff, patients, and visitors.

UMC adjusted visitation guidelines to allow additional visitors:

Non-COVID patients:

  • TWO visitors per patient PER DAY for all hospitalized patients, outpatient procedures and treatment areas.
  • Emergency Center: ONE visitor per patient.
  • Minors are allowed to visit and will be counted as a visitor.
  • End of Life: FIVE visitors at a time. No maximum number of visitors – requires prior authorization.
    • Some Intensive Care Units (ICU) have limitation – please consult patient’s nurse.

COVID patients:

  • Patients 18 & older: ONE adult (18+) visitor PER DAY allowed between 11AM-1PM and 9PM-11PM.
  • Patients 17 & younger: TWO visitors at all times in all inpatient units.
  • Family Birth Center: TWO visitors per patient.
  • >NICU: may have mother + one other support person.<
  • End of Life: Up to TWO visitors at a time with prior authorization.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the best care to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy, we are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way. At UMC, Our Passion is You.

UMC Hosts Hero Celebration for the Lubbock Health Department

Posted: by Renee Berban

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.

On August 30, UMC provided lunch for the Lubbock Health Department as well as a few words from Mark Funderburk, UMC President and Chief Executive Officer. UMC also gave 45 boxes filled with goodies for each member of the department.

“UMC wanted to recognize all of the Lubbock Health Department employees and let them know we greatly appreciate our partnership,” said Phillip Waldmann, UMC Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. “They, along with all health care workers, have been at the front lines of the battle for over 18 months and have earned our admiration and appreciation. Together, we served to keep our community safe and wanted the Health Department to take part in a hero celebration.”

The Lubbock Health Department has made a tremendous impact on our community, and we thank you.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with two outstanding healthcare organizations: UMC Physicians and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico regions with the best in care. At UMC, Our Passion is You. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy. Our goal is to be your healthcare partner. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, UMC is there with you every step of the way. We are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way.

UMC Delivers School Supplies to Brown Elementary

Posted: by Renee Berban

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 has participated in Lubbock ISD’s Partners in Education program for many years,” said Kristi Duske, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, who coordinates our partnership with Brown. “As part of its participation in the program, UMC annually sponsors a school supply drive for Brown Elementary. UMC and its employees welcome service opportunities not just at the bedside but out in the community as well. I have always found UMC and its employees to have a generous heart with a passion to help those in need. This annual event is but one example of mission.”

This year, along with the school supply drive, UMC also funded breakfast to welcome the school’s teachers back, as well as sponsored the Brown Elementary’s community picnic.

UMC has sponsored Brown Elementary, through the Partners in Education program, since 2008. Since that time, we have done numerous activities and provided support in different ways based on what the school identifies as needs. In addition to providing school supplies yearly, we provide food bags to the students, so they have meals outside of school. UMC also puts on a staff appreciation dinner for Brown Elementary staff each year.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with two outstanding healthcare organizations: UMC Physicians and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico regions with the best in care. At UMC, Our Passion is You. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy. Our goal is to be your healthcare partner. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, UMC is there with you every step of the way. We are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way.

UMC Delivers School Supplies to Brown Elementary

Posted: by Renee Berban

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 has participated in Lubbock ISD’s Partners in Education program for many years,” said Kristi Duske, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, who coordinates our partnership with Brown. “As part of its participation in the program, UMC annually sponsors a school supply drive for Brown Elementary. UMC and its employees welcome service opportunities not just at the bedside but out in the community as well. I have always found UMC and its employees to have a generous heart with a passion to help those in need. This annual event is but one example of mission.”

This year, along with the school supply drive, UMC also funded breakfast to welcome the school’s teachers back, as well as sponsored the Brown Elementary’s community picnic.

UMC has sponsored Brown Elementary, through the Partners in Education program, since 2008. Since that time, we have done numerous activities and provided support in different ways based on what the school identifies as needs. In addition to providing school supplies yearly, we provide food bags to the students, so they have meals outside of school. UMC also puts on a staff appreciation dinner for Brown Elementary staff each year.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is a national award-winning health system comprised of over 4,600 team members and more than 30 care locations. We are proud to partner with two outstanding healthcare organizations: UMC Physicians and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico regions with the best in care. At UMC, Our Passion is You. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, dealing with an unexpected illness, or simply working to stay healthy. Our goal is to be your healthcare partner. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, UMC is there with you every step of the way. We are passionate about getting you well and helping you stay that way.

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