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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…

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South 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...

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UMC 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…

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UMC'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…

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UMC 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…

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After 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…

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Vaccines 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…

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UMC 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…

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UMC 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…

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This Very Special UMC Employee Celebrates Her Birthday Today

This amazing UMC employee is celebrating her birthday today. Continue reading…

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UMC: Coronavirus Testing Is Not Available for Everyone

University Medical Center has released new information about their efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…

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University 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…

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Lubbock 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…

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UMC 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…

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Lubbock 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…

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UMC 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…

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Updated: 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…

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COVID-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…

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Lubbock 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…

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Lubbock 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…

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Mobile 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…

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Reports 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...

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Lubbock 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…

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Lubbock 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…

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Lubbock 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…

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UMC 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…

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UMC 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…

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Multiple 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…

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University 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…

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Mysterious 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…

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University 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…

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Dalhart 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...

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University 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…

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Is There a Fun New Stomach Bug Going Around Texas?

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AI-Based Gun Detection System Coming To Lubbock Hospital

A new form of security is coming to Lubbock. Continue reading…

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