UMC Responds to Freedom From Religion Foundation's Demand
The Freedom From Religion Foundation criticized UMC in Lubbock for a banner hanging from a parking garage. UMC responded exclusively to KFYO News. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Plains Schools Turn Pennies Into Miracles For UMC
Have any spare change laying around? Think about how fast spare change can add up over time just in your own home. Now take that idea and expand it to 28 schools across the South Plains and just think...
View ArticleUMC is Offering Free Car Seats Through a Car Seat Training Class
University Medical Center is partnering with caretakers through the South Plains to provide a free car seat and training class to keep children safe on the road. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC's Grand Opening of New Home Health and Hospice Location
On Wednesday, September 22nd, University Medical Center and Amedisys will be hosting a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new Home Health and Hospice location. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC Gets Ranked as One of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas
The Texas Association of Business has announced their rankings of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas, and University Medical Center ranked in the top 10. Continue reading…
View ArticleAfter Car Chase, Lubbock Man Tries to Escape from Hospital
A Lubbock man that was arrested for stealing a vehicle and leading police on a chase was said to have tried to escape from the hospital afterwards. Continue reading…
View ArticleVaccines Required for University Medical Center Employees
University Medical Center will be implementing a vaccine mandate for employees and workers in response to requirements from the federal government. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC is the "Gold Standard" in Laboratory Excellence
University Medical Center has received a lab certificate accredited by the College of American Pathologists, recognizing them as the "gold standard" in laboratory excellence. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC Named One of the World’s Best Hospitals, Employees Share Their Excitement
UMC was named one of the best hospitals in the world. This is what UMC employees have to say about it. Continue reading…
View ArticleThis Very Special UMC Employee Celebrates Her Birthday Today
This amazing UMC employee is celebrating her birthday today. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC: Coronavirus Testing Is Not Available for Everyone
University Medical Center has released new information about their efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…
View ArticleUniversity Medical Center's Drive-Thru Screening for COVID-19
University Medical Center is offering drive-thru screenings on Friday, March 20th, for those who have potential symptoms of the Coronavirus. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Pastor: I Have Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
Someone who tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in Lubbock is now speaking out about the disease and his prognosis. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC Bans Hospital Visitors With Few Exceptions
University Medical Center is no longer allowing visitors for their hospital patients in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock ISD Approves Temporary Childcare for Covenant & UMC
Lubbock ISD has approved an agreement with Covenant Health and University Medical Center to provide temporary childcare for hospital employees. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC to Permanently Close Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening
Saturday, June 27th will be the last day that University Medical Center's drive-up COVID-19 screening will be open. Continue reading…
View ArticleUpdated: University Medical Center Working to Restore Full Power
UMC reports that visitation restrictions were lifted Wednesday, Sept. 2, their main phone lines have been restored, and a temporary power solution is in place. Continue reading…
View ArticleCOVID-19 Hospitalizations On the Rise in Lubbock County
Lubbock County, which is located in Texas Trauma Service Area B, has seen a steady increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since October 1, 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Teenager Survives Post COVID-19 Sickness
Seventeen-year-old Zechariah Arredondo of Lubbock has survived MIS-C, a rare sickness found in children under 18 around two weeks after they contract COVID-19. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Hospitals Struggle to Keep Up with COVID-19
Texas currently leads the nation in cases and deaths of COVID-19, and Lubbock is also struggling with a strong infection rate and hospitalizations. Continue reading…
View ArticleMobile Isolation Tents Are Here to Help With Lubbock Hospitals
On Tuesday, November 10th, the City of Lubbock announced that due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, mobile medical tents will be used. Continue reading…
View ArticleReports Say Lubbock Has Hit Hospital Capacity
In the afternoon hours of Tuesday, November 17th, the City of Lubbock COVID-19 dashboard reported -18 available hospital beds, meaning that there were only 20 beds available for the 38 patients that...
View ArticleLubbock Hospitals to Receive Thousands of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
University Medical Center and Covenant Medical Center will be among the first Texas hospitals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Hospitals to Receive 4,875 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Covenant Medical Center will be the first Lubbock hospital to receive a shipment of the vaccine on Tuesday, Dec. 15, with UMC expecting a shipment on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Toddler Passes Away After Swallowing Button Battery
They appear harmless, but button batteries, often found in smaller electronics, can do extreme damage to the human body if they're swallowed. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC Provided 3,800 Lunches from United Supermarkets
The University Medical Center System has received 3,850 boxed lunches from United Supermarkets to feed workers across the system for the UMC "Hero Break." Continue reading…
View ArticleUMC Wants to Build a New Hospital in Lubbock
Does Lubbock need another hospital? Leaders at University Medical Center Health System believe the answer is 'yes.' Continue reading…
View ArticleMultiple Children Are in the Hospital Following a 2-Vehicle Crash
Multiple children are in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash happened in North Lubbock on Wednesday, May 5th. Continue reading…
View ArticleUniversity Medical Center Gives Update on Visitation Guidelines
On Tuesday, June 8th, the University Medical Center Health System provided an update on their visitation and mask protocols. Continue reading…
View ArticleMysterious Fire Starts at University Medical Center Hospital
Lubbock Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire at University Medical Center Hospital, located at 602 Indiana Avenue, the afternoon of Friday, August 12th. Continue reading…
View ArticleUniversity Medical Center Donates School Supplies for 14th Year
Every school year for the past 14 years Lubbock's University Medical Center has given back to the community by gifting school supplies to Brown Elementary School. Continue reading…
View ArticleDalhart High School Student Passes Away After Head Injury
Update: According to a Facebook post from Cancino’s mother, the teenager passed away on September 3rd. A GoFundMe page has been created to help the Cancino family during this...
View ArticleUniversity Medical Center is Ringing in the Holidays Big Time
This holiday season University Medical Center has been going far and beyond to do what they can for their patients. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs There a Fun New Stomach Bug Going Around Texas?
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View ArticleAI-Based Gun Detection System Coming To Lubbock Hospital
A new form of security is coming to Lubbock. Continue reading…
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