by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
Uvalde Hospital Marketing Coordinator Gabriella “Gabby’ Anfinsen and Karla Radicke spoke at today’s Rotary Club of Uvalde weekly noon meeting at the Uvalde Country Club about upcoming events for May and news about the Hospital.
According to Anfinsen, work is beginning on new medical offices to be used for physicians and patient services.
Both Anfinsen and Radicke said during the month of May, UMH will be conducting a Community Health Needs Survey for patients and community members to fill out. According to the information provided, the survey is done every 3 years to complete a comprehensive survey of the overall health status of the hospital’s service region. “We proudly serve residents of Uvalde, Zavala, Kinney, Real and Edwards Counties,” information on the flier for the survey. The survey will be conducted online and those who would like to participate can scan the QR Code to get started.
Anfinsen said it is important the hospital gets back at least 300 suveys in order to get a proper sample size to assess the needs of the community.
During the week of May 13th through 17th, 2024, the hospital will be celebrating National Hospital Week. During the week, UMH will be hosting a 5 K Wellness Run on Monday, May 13th from 5-7 PM.
On Tuesday May 14th and Thursday May 16th, UMH will be offering free A1C and BP screenings in the hospital’s gift shop area from 8AM to 11AM.
On Wednesday, May 15th, the Wound Care Department will be hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic from 3:30 PM to 6 PM.
On May 17, the hospital will observe. UMH Gives Back with Uvalde Morale Welfare and Rec. having been chosen as a local charity the hospital has chosen to support.
