News & Information
Memorial Family Practice Honored
At a recent New Mexico Immunization Coalition Provider Awards dinner in Albuquerque, 89 practices were recognized for achieving a childhood immunization rate of more than 90 percent.
Student-athletes Receive Free Physicals at AGH
For the fourth consecutive year, Artesia General Hospital provided student-athletes in grades 7-12 living in both Artesia and Lake Arthur the opportunity to receive a free sports physical.
AGH Employees Receive Awards
Staff from Artesia General Hospital received special honors at Artesia General Hospital's recent Annual Employee Recognition Banquet.
Healthy Hospital, Healthy Patients
The healthier the hospital, the healthier the patient. Don't believe it? Just ask Artesia General Hospital CEO Kenneth Randall.
Reich Enjoys Challenges of ENT Specialization
For Dr. Thomas Rich, an otolaryngologis (ear, nose and throat specialist) at Artesia General Hospital, it's important to get a breath of fresh air as often as possible, both for him and his patients.
Anoushfar at Home in OR, on Cattle Ranch
For Dr. Shahriar Anoushfar, DO, board certified general surgeon
with Artesia General Hospital, the only thing better than
being in an operating room is being on his cattle ranch.
Labayen Joins Staff
For Dr. Roberto Labayen, Artesia General Hospital’s newest doctor, being a urologist is “the perfect marriage” between the personal need to communicate with people and a desire to make those same individuals better off than when he found them.
Pearson Brings Cardiology Expertise
For Dr. Clarence Pearson, interventional and general cardiologist at Artesia General Hospital, modern cardiology is about convenience as much as it is about effectiveness.
Nursing Coalition Meets
Members from Carlsbad and Artesia meet Tuesday morning at AGH as part of a coalition consisting of institutions that rely on nurses to function on a daily basis.
Have a Heart
Artesia (Zia) Intermediate School seventh-graders gather around Artesia General Hospital Physician Assistant Sarah East this morning as she points out the various parts of a pig heart.

