Artesia General Hospital has launched the DAISY Award, a global program that honors nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion. This award highlights those who go above and beyond to support and heal their patients. What Is the DAISY Award? The DAISY Foundation created the award in 1999 to honor Patrick Barnes. During his hospital
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Many Americans suffer from neck or back pain or encounter any number of conditions that prevent them from participating in normal activities at some point in their lives. Whether it’s a muscle strain caused by running or you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, physical therapy may help you get on the road to recovery. WHAT IS PHYSICAL
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last updated April 1, 2020 If you think you have COVID-19, call the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) at 1-855-600-3453. If NMDOH refers you to the hospital for testing, please call 575-736-8324 or text 575-222-8967. Someone will walk you through the process and next steps. April 2, 2020 In our most recent efforts to
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Artesia General Hospital has officially earned accreditation to provide accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) in southeast New Mexico. With Initial Provisional Accreditation granted by the New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS), AGH can now offer locally recognized educational activities for physicians, nurses, technicians, and allied health professionals through May 2027. NMMS Recognizes AGH’s CME Program Strengths
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We’d like your help! Artesia General Hospital is seeking public input in two ways from local citizens: 1) Strategic Plan First, Artesia General Hospital is gearing up for a review and update of its Strategic Plan and will be hosting discussion groups to gather feedback. Public input gathered through these forums is critically important to
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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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