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Our History
Nor-Lea General Hospital
Nor-Lea Hospital District is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organization that owns and operates Nor-Lea Home Health; Nor-Lea Home Medical; Lovington Clinic; Tatum Clinic; and Nor-Lea General Hospital, a 25-bed Medicare-certified facility. In addition Nor-Lea Hospital District offers several multi-specialty clinics, which include Cardiology, Eye surgery, Gastroenterology, Oncology and Urology.
How We Came To Be
Nor-Lea Hospital District was developed in 1980 after about six years of hard work and determination of the people of Northern Lea County. Formerly Lea County General Hospital, owned by the county, it was closed by the county in 1972. The Lovington Chamber of Commerce initially was fundamental in joining together local businesses and many dedicated residents to form Nor-Lea Health, Inc. in 1974. Fundraising activities and numerous trips to Santa Fe finally proved successful, as legislators formed the hospital district and the hospital was re-opened.
Who We Are
Nor-Lea Hospital District currently employs somewhat more than 225 full-time and part-time, well qualified and loyal individuals to meet the needs of healthcare in our community. These employees are proud to offer quality care with a community atmosphere for good customer service delivered with respect and dignity. The medical staff at Lea County Detention Facility is employed through the Hospital District pursuant to a management agreement between the Hospital District and Lea County.
Outpatient Services
Nor-Lea General Hospital offers comprehensive Outpatient services, which include a state-of-the-art laboratory facility with national lab affiliations, radiology services including a CT scanner, MRI, Bone Densitometry, fluoroscopy, x-ray, ultrasound, and respiratory services.
The Hospital
Nor-Lea General Hospital has an average daily census of 2.5 inpatients. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private pay are accepted for services rendered. The newly enlarged Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. About 750 individuals utilize this service in a one-month period.
Our Clinics
Nor-Lea Hospital District operates three rural health clinics and one school-based clinic, the Lovington Clinic, Tatum Clinic, Family Health Center in Hobbs, and Lovington Student Healthcare Center. The Lovington Clinic provides coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a Saturday clinic in Lovington from 8 a.m. to noon. Tatum Clinic and the Family Health Center of Lea County are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Five physicians, one physician assistant, and four nurse practitioners are available at these locations. The clinics have more than 35,000 face-to-face patient encounters per year.
Home Health and Home Medical
Nor-Lea Home Health and Nor-Lea Home Medical each have two locations, one in Hobbs and one in Lovington. Nor-Lea Home Health assists about 100 patients each month with the necessary care that allows them to remain in their own homes. Nor-Lea Home Medical offers prompt delivery and set-up of home health care supplies and equipment, once again allowing a patient to remain at home.
Network
Nor-Lea Hospital District has a management agreement and network affiliation with Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Texas. This affiliation enables a more efficient referral system. The Covenant Health System began managing Nor-Lea Hospital District July 1, 1994. AeroCare Services, which provides helicopter transfers in emergency situations, is also available.
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