Nor-Lea Hospital District

08/06/2025

Thunderbird Health Center is conveniently located on the New Mexico Junior College campus. It is operated by Nor-Lea Hospital District and serves NMJC students, employees and dependents of employees with minor illnesses, minor wounds and minor injuries with the same exceptional care you have come to expect from Nor-Lea!

08/01/2025

Nor-Lea Corner, News and Updates from Nor-Lea Hospital District!

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity? We invite you to apply. For additional information or to inquire directly, please call our HR Recruiter, Jeremy Valenzuela, at (575) 396-6611 ext. 2404. To learn more about this position and apply, please visit: https://nor-lea.org/careers

Join us Tuesday, August 12 at Bill McKibben Senior Center for our monthly Senior Luncheon with guest speaker David Shaw, CEO/Administrator at Nor-Lea. Grab a friend and partake in a delicious lunch catered by Nor-Lea Café for $2.50. Availability is limited on a first come, first served basis and doors open at 11:00 am.

Get to know our resident physicians by listening to the newest episode of the Nor-Lea Life Podcast, hosted by David Shaw! Subscribe to Nor-Lea Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music or visit: www.nor-lea.org/podcast

Nor-Lea Hospital District is nationally recognized as a top performer in employee satisfaction! Apply today and find a new career as a Clinic Patient Access Manager. For additional information or to inquire directly, please call our HR Recruiter, Jeremy Valenzuela, at (575) 396-6611 ext. 2404 or visit: https://nor-lea.org/careers

Congratulations to the dedicated and compassionate nurses who were nominated in recognition of their contributions to patient care and a special congratulations to Leah Grajiola for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!
To read each nomination, visit: https://nor-lea.org/daisy-award

Congratulations to the Nor-Lea Sleep Lab for maintaining 10 consecutive years of accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine! Your work is essential to the health and wellness of our communities, thank you for living our Nor-Lea Values.

07/29/2025

07/24/2025

The Community Outdoor Movie Night has been canceled for a later date due to weather. We apologize for this inconvenience. We will update this page with a new date soon!

Thank you for your patience and support!

07/19/2025

Exciting Things Are Happening at Nor-Lea!

Nor-Lea is excited to welcome our first incoming resident doctors to the Nor-Lea Family Medicine Residency Program! Vanesa Mesic, M.D and Ademola Oṣundeko, M.D. will spend the next chapter of their medical careers alongside the faculty, staff and workforce at Nor-Lea! They are excited to join the community and learn more about patient care! Welcome to Nor-Lea, we are deeply honored to have you! Nor-Lea Hospital District will continue to update the community as the residents navigate their rural healthcare journey.

We are seeking a passionate provider to join the team! Nor-Lea Hospital District is nationally recognized as a top performer in employee satisfaction! Apply today and become a part of our award-winning team. For additional information or to inquire directly, please call our HR Recruiter, Jeremy Valenzuela, at (575) 396-6611 ext. 2404. To learn more about this position and apply, please visit: https://nor-lea.org/careers

We invite you to join us for the the 23rd Annual Doc Atchley Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 30th. Join us for a fun 1-day, 4-person scramble and try CEO David Shaw's famous brisket! To register your team, visit www.nor-lea.org/docatchley

Did you know Nor-Lea offers a behavioral health program designed specifically for senior adults? The Heritage Program offers a safe and fun environment with group or individual sessions that help seniors navigate the later stages of life. Our team is compassionate and enthusiastic about their work with this community and invite you to join the program! To begin the appointment process, please call: (575) 396-9050 or visit: https://nor-lea.org/heritage-program

Are you tough enough to wear pink?! Thursday, August 7th is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo. Come out and join Nor-Lea in support of our community!

07/16/2025

Hope to see you there!

07/16/2025

07/09/2025

Join us tomorrow for Coffee with First Responders!

It's that favorite time of the month! This month's Coffee with First Responders, is Nor-Lea Hospital District! Join us this Thursday, July 10th from 7:30-9:30 am, as we all visit over coffee and support our first responders.

Lovington Fire Department
Lovington Police Department
City of Lovington, New Mexico

07/08/2025

📣NEW AGE GROUP ALERT!!!📣
🏊SWIMMING LESSONS AT LWC!🏊

Full amount due at time of registration
MUST REGISTER IN PERSON ON JULY 10
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Lessons held Monday thru Thursday, July 14 - 25
4 year old participants must have one parent participant
For more information, please call: 575-739-1690

07/02/2025

Nor-Lea Corner #1! Here are a few fun events and informative news going on this month:

Help us welcome Sara Thorp, D.O. to Nor-Lea! Dr. Thorp is an experienced physician and will be joining Dr. Karnati and the med/surg team as a hospitalist. She comes to Lea County from northern New Mexico and is excited to deliver exceptional care to our patients and their families. We are excited to have you Sara, welcome to Nor-Lea!
Get to know Dr. Thorp better by visiting: www.nor-lea.org/sara-thorp

Join us in congratulating Jana Osborn! Jana was honored as Auxilian of the Year by her fellow auxilian members. Thank you for volunteering your time. Your presence is cherished at Nor-Lea, congratulations!

Lovington and Eagles Student Health Centers will return to regular hours on Monday, July 28. To learn more about the services offered at our student health centers, as well as the behavioral health appointment process, please visit: https://nor-lea.org/locate-our-services

Nor-Lea is seeking a passionate Speech Therapist to join our rapidly growing organization! Visit us online and join our team of excellence! To view this great career opportunities and apply today, please visit: https://nor-lea.org/careers

For more information or to inquire directly, please contact Jeremy Valenzuela, HR Recruiter by emailing jeremy.valenzuela@nlgh.org or by calling (575) 396-6611 ext. 2404

06/26/2025

Lovington Wellness Center is now accepting 4 year old children for swimming lessons in the coming weeks!

For more information, please call: (575) 739-1690

💥NOW ACCEPTING 4 YEAR OLDS!💥
SWIMMING LESSONS AT LWC!
In-person registration is now open
Full amount due at time of registration

MUST REGISTER IN PERSON. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Lessons held Monday thru Thursday, June 30 -July 11
All participants must have one parent participant
For more information, please call: 575-739-1690