Newly Certified Babysitter’s in Town
After completing the Safesitter Babysitter Training Program on March 15, 2021 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital, seven area youth ages sixth through eighth grade are newly certified for babysitting. Taught by UMH community health worker, Rosie Verdusco, the fun and fast-paced class included hands-on activities, videos, role-plays, take-home training materials, and...
National Safe Sleep Recognition
Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) Women’s and Newborns’ Center was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a bronze level for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, the only national...
Calling All Artists!
Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) has launched an art call to feature artists of our community in your new hospital. Studies have shown that art helps reduce stress and loneliness, improve health, and create compassionate care spaces filled with inspiration and peace. UMH is looking for artwork and photography from individuals...
American Heart Association Recognizes UMH for Workplace Health Achievement
Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart healthThe results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) achieved national silver recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. UMH is...
Hospital Recognizes National Respiratory Care Week
There’s always been urgency in the role of a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting. From helping premature babies breathe to saving the life of a patient in cardiac arrest; there’s no doubt respiratory teams have always been on the front line. But the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic thrust...