Lubbock county, TX
Lubbock County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Lubbock County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 278,831. Its county seat is Lubbock, which is also the home of Texas Tech University. The county is named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger (early frontier law enforcement officer).
Healthcare in Lubbock County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Lubbock County is primarily provided by two health systems, Covenant Health System and University Medical Center (UMC).
Covenant Health System[edit | edit source]
- Covenant Health System is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that was formed in 1998 through the merger of two Lubbock hospitals, St. Mary of the Plains Hospital and Lubbock Methodist Hospital System. It operates 6 hospitals, more than 20 clinics, and a medical school.
- In 2019, Covenant Health System had a total of 1,331 licensed beds, 7,299 employees, and 5,000 physicians. The system's hospitals admitted more than 50,000 patients and its emergency rooms had over 100,000 visits.
University Medical Center (UMC)[edit | edit source]
- University Medical Center (UMC) is the primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). It is the leader in comprehensive healthcare delivery in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
- In 2019, UMC had a total of 495 licensed beds, 3,800 employees, and 700 physicians. The hospital admitted more than 20,000 patients and its emergency room had over 80,000 visits.
Public Health in Lubbock County[edit | edit source]
- The Lubbock County Public Health Department provides a variety of services to the residents of Lubbock County. These services include immunizations, health screenings, and disease prevention programs.
- In 2019, the department administered over 30,000 immunizations, conducted more than 5,000 health screenings, and implemented numerous disease prevention programs.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Lubbock County is comprehensive and accessible, with two major health systems providing a wide range of services. The county's public health department also plays a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease among its residents.
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