An atheist legal organization has sent a complaint letter to a public hospital in Texas for displaying a large banner at its parking garage asking God for protection and making multiple chaplain videos with Christian content.
Pinwheels for Prevention: UMC, Childrenâs Advocacy Center working to end child abuse
April 1 begins Child Abuse Prevention Month By Brittany Michaleson | April 1, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 10:42 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - April 1 marks the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
UMC Childrenâs Hospital has placed Pinwheels for Prevention in the courtyard, to bring awareness to child abuse in Lubbock.
âIt starts with today. Letting people know itâs happening. Itâs happening here in Lubbock and weâre here to do our part to prevent, to treat, and really to pray that we can end it,â CEO Mark Funderburk said.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Five Below location opens in Hub City
Five Below is now open in its Lubbock location at 2910 W. Loop 289. The store held its grand opening on March 5.
Five Below is a place to find extreme $1 to $5 value, plus some incredible finds that go beyond $5 at the Lubbock store, according to the business s website.
Five Below sells tech items, tees, sports balls, beauty items, candy, remote control toys and much more for everyone.
The store is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Updated: 11:43 AM CST March 11, 2021
LUBBOCK, Texas UMC Health System has partnered up with Amedisys, Inc. to start a Home Health & Hospice.
Amedisys is one of the leading providers of home health, hospice and personal care. Through this partnership, communities will now be able to access comprehensive home healthcare services and hospice.
“Through this partnership, we are extending our mission of providing high-quality care to all,” said Mark Funderburk, President and Chief Executive Officer of UMC Health System. “Providing high-quality care includes growing the services we offer, so we can deliver excellent, compassionate care to those who are counting on us.”
This article appears in the of HealthLeaders magazine.
Healthcare leaders faced incredible challenges this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc upon the healthcare industry. The cancellation of elective procedures caused a financial burden on hospitals and health systems and resulted in staff furloughs and layoffs. There were national supply chain shortages, patient surges that overwhelmed hospitals, and patient and staff safety concerns. Rural and underprivileged communities suffered from lack of access to healthcare, while mental health concerns for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients skyrocketed.
To deal with these complexities and keep their organizations afloat, healthcare leaders rose to the occasion by innovating, scrutinizing their balance sheets, and becoming the voice of wellness and safety for their communities. Telehealth and digital health initiatives flourished. Open communication led to enhanced collaboration within organizations, as well as