In the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the operating room at Artesia General Hospital (AGH), ensuring patient safety and providing top-tier care is paramount. One way perioperative nurses demonstrate their expertise and commitment to excellence is through achieving the Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification. This prestigious credential not only validates a nurse’s skills but also
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Time to Nominate Our Choice awards at Artesia General Hospital honors those employees who have made outstanding contributions to our community, patients, their families, and each other. Please visit https://forms.office.com/r/4FmmaPPxbC to nominate and recognize an Artesia General Hospital employee you feel fits one of the following categories. DEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS MARCH 31, 2023 Choice
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We are pleased to announce that Michele Petersen, MSN, BSN, RN, has joined us as our new Chief Nursing Officer! Michele brings more than 30 years of diverse healthcare leadership experience, ranging from critical access hospitals to large regional medical centers. Throughout her career, she has led teams in achieving multiple successful accreditation surveys, developed
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Artesia General Hospital is celebrating one of its own, as Bobby Colocho, a dedicated member of the Sterile Processing Department, has achieved his Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification. This respected certification, offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), is a significant milestone in the field of surgical instrument processing and is recognized across the
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Start your healthcare career with our nationally accredited, 9-month hybrid Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program designed to fit your busy life. By combining in-person instruction with flexible online coursework, you’ll build the clinical and administrative skills employers need. Serving students from Artesia, Carlsbad, and Roswell, this program prepares you for national CCMA certification through the
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At Artesia General Hospital, we take great pride in the accomplishments of our dedicated team members. Their commitment to professional growth drives our continued ability to provide quality, compassionate care. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the recent achievements of three outstanding employees who have gone above and beyond in their respective fields. Congratulations to
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Artesia General Hospital’s Susan Dade Retires After 40 Years as a Dietitian Susan Dade’s retirement from Artesia General Hospital marks the close of a remarkable chapter in healthcare for the area. Over the past 40 years, Dade’s work as a dietitian and diabetes educator has left an undeniable impact on the community. Known for her
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Artesia General Hospital’s Mako robot-assisted orthopedic surgery has transformed patient care in the region Artesia General hospital (AGH) is celebrating a major milestone: October marks 10 years of using the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which has revolutionized joint replacement procedures in the area and changed the lives of countless patients. Since being the first
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Artesia General Hospital launches Catch It Early campaign—a lifesaving mammogram campaign to encourage women to prioritize health. In an effort to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early breast cancer detection, Artesia General Hospital (AGH) is launching its new mammogram campaign, Catch It Early. The initiative, running from September 12 through the end of
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Carlsbad, NM – Access to high-quality medical imaging in Carlsbad is now more convenient than ever. Carlsbad Open MRI, part of Artesia General Hospital, has expanded its services to offer walk-in ultrasounds and Saturday MRI appointments, giving residents greater flexibility when scheduling essential diagnostic procedures. The expansion comes in response to increasing demand for timely
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