Artesia General Hospital

05/11/2026

👋 Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the AGH family!

✨ Kyra Long — Ultrasound Tech
✨ Ileanna Montes — EVS Tech
✨ Elizabeth Eaker — RN, Surgical Services
✨ Elizabeth Holmon — RN, ER (Traveler)

We're so glad to have you on the team! Your skills, compassion, and dedication make AGH a better place for our patients and our community. 💙

Looking to join a workplace where you can grow, make a difference, and feel right at home? We're always hiring! Explore current opportunities at 👉 artesiageneral.com/careers

05/08/2026

Experiencing shoulder pain when reaching overhead? You may be dealing with shoulder impingement syndrome.

In this PT tip, Corey May breaks down what shoulder impingement is, what causes it, and shares practical strategies to help you find relief and restore pain-free movement.

Don't let shoulder pain sideline you from the activities you love. Our experienced rehabilitation team is here to help you get back to feeling your best!

Call us to schedule an evaluation at 575.736.8174
Learn more: artesiageneral.com/service/rehabilitation-center

05/08/2026

👏 Nurses Week Spotlight: Rakesha "Kesha" Holt, RN 💙

Meet Kesha — a member of our Emergency Department team with 15+ years of experience spanning long-term care, acute inpatient nursing, and critical flight transport.

She's certified across the full spectrum of care — adults, children, newborns, and trauma — and brings the kind of skill, calm, and compassion that only comes from years in the thick of it.

In her words: "Sometimes the people I've taken care of for less than an hour will remain a part of me forever. Nursing isn't always glamorous, but it's the most rewarding job I will ever do in this lifetime."

Thank you, Kesha, for everything you bring to AGH.
Read her full story: artesiageneral.com/nurses-week-rakesha-holt

Meet Rakesha Holt, RN, an ER nurse at AGH with 15+ years of experience, flight nursing credentials, and multiple certifications.

05/07/2026

👏 Happy Nurses Week! 💙

This week, we're celebrating the nurses who serve our community with skill, heart, and dedication. Today, we're shining the spotlight on Jewel Garrett, RN — our Emergency Department Night Shift Lead.

Jewel is the kind of nurse who shows up for her team and her patients, night after night — a steady leader and a comforting presence when people need it most.

Thank you, Jewel, for everything you do. 🌙

05/07/2026

🌸 May is Women's Health Month 💗
Meet Crystal Rhoades, MSN, FNP-C — part of the team at Vibrant Women's Health, providing personalized, expert care for every stage of life.

Now offering urodynamics testing and pelvic floor physical therapy right here in Artesia — advanced care for incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery, close to home.

📞 (575) 736-8394
🔗 artesiageneral.com/service/womens-health

05/07/2026

👏 Nurses Week Spotlight: Andrew Castaneda, RN 💙

Meet Andrew — a night shift charge nurse on our Med-Surg floor with 12+ years of acute care experience and a reputation for steady, patient-centered care.

In his words: "Helping someone through some of the most stressful and trying times of their life can really provide a sense of purpose that I take pride in."

Thank you, Andrew, for choosing AGH — night after night. 🌙

Read his full story: https://artesiageneral.com/nurses-week-spotlight-andrew-castaneda-rn/

Meet Andrew Castaneda, RN, a night shift charge nurse at AGH with 12+ years of acute care experience and a passion for patient care.

05/06/2026

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Meet Jennifer Flores, PMHNP-BC — a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving our community with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Jennifer treats patients ages 5 and up through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth visits — no long drives, no waiting rooms, just expert mental health care from the comfort of home.

You don't have to navigate this alone. 💙

Now accepting new patients.
(575) 736-8444
artesiageneral.com/provider/jennifer-flores

05/06/2026

This Nurses Week, we’re proud to recognize Amanda Lodoza for the compassion, dedication, and care she brings to every patient interaction. 💙

Thank you, Amanda, for making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community each day. Your hard work and heart do not go unnoticed.

Join us in celebrating Amanda and all the incredible nurses at Artesia General Hospital during Nurses Week!

Meet Amanda Lodoza, RN, Surgical Services Lead at AGH. Eight years of dedicated care, two DAISY nominations, & a passion for patient advocacy

05/05/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month — and if joint pain has been slowing you down, you're not alone. Arthritis affects millions of people, but the right care can make a real difference. In this video, Larisa Dyakova, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Amy Wishard, CNP, from our Bone and Joint Destination Center talk about arthritis and the treatment options available right here in southeast New Mexico. From conservative care to advanced joint replacement, our team is here to help you move better and live with less pain. Learn more at artesiageneral.com/service/bone-joint-center 💙🦴

05/05/2026

Recovery of the Fifth. We did. ✦

Whether you celebrated 'Revenge of the Fifth' a little too hard or just had a run-in with a rogue droid, we’re here to help you bounce back. No mind tricks, no long waits—just expert care right here in the neighborhood.

May the health be with you, always. 🌌

Walk-In Care. Right Here. Mon–Fri | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

05/04/2026

Meet Anthony McCray — the man who keeps Artesia General Hospital running behind the scenes. As our Biomedical Technician, Anthony is responsible for maintaining and servicing the medical equipment our nurses, doctors, and clinicians rely on every single day. Patient monitors, infusion pumps, surgical tools — if it powers patient care, Anthony's on it. Thank you, Anthony, for everything you do!