Dr. Jessica Gray, MD, FAAFP

07/16/2025

04/02/2025

We don’t forget you.
Patients have no idea the impact they have on the healthcare workers who take care of them. Sometimes the impact lasts a lifetime.
All the wins and all the losses add up.
Some days the losses are really hard, and we think “why did I choose to do this?”.
Then you get that one win that makes it all worth it.
It’s a rollercoaster of emotion every day.
There’s joy and heartbreak in medicine.
We choose medicine because it’s a calling, not a career.

03/30/2025

That feeling when the women you work with become family. Celebrating at Jalyn Wall, FNP’s son’s wedding 🤍

03/22/2025

I'm on board with this / IG trend of kicking off the day with an over the top motivational boost. Has it been a crazy week and my calendar is a nightmare, yes. Was I very pregnant when I took these photos and running to the bathroom between takes with morning sickness, yes. 😂 But how do I manage the chaos? A super type A personality and my incredible husband who's been my rock through medical school, basketball games, podcasting, and everything in between. Life is an adventure.

03/13/2025

Temporary Masking Requirement in UMC Children’s Hospital.

To protect our patients, visitors, and staff amid rising measles cases in surrounding communities, UMC is implementing a temporary masking requirement in the 1st and 2nd floor common areas of the Children’s Hospital.

The health and safety of our patients, especially our newborn and immuno-compromised populations, remain our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and support in keeping our hospital a safe place for everyone. The cooperation of our community is vital in these efforts, and we thank you for your commitment to health and safety.

03/03/2025

Not all cancer is PINK…we are wearing BLUE for Colon Cancer Awareness Month. 💙🩵 Uncommon Facts:
1. Young-Onset Cases Are Rising – While colon cancer is more common in older adults, cases in people under 50 have been increasing by about 1-2% per year since the 1990s.
2. Many Early Cases Are Asymptomatic – Nearly 50% of early-stage colon cancers have no symptoms, which is why screening is critical.
3. Diet Directly Affects Risk – High consumption of processed meats (bacon, sausages, deli meats) can increase risk by up to 20%, while fiber-rich diets (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) lower the risk.
4. Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle Play a Role – Being overweight increases the risk of colon cancer by 30-70%, and a sedentary lifestyle can increase risk by up to 45%.
5. Aspirin Might Help Reduce Risk – Studies show that low-dose aspirin may lower colon cancer risk, especially in high-risk individuals, though it’s not recommended for everyone.
6. Gut Microbiome Influence – Imbalances in gut bacteria, particularly an overgrowth of Fusobacterium nucleatum, have been linked to colon cancer progression. 💙🩵 And shoutout to our fav Gastro Doc

02/15/2025

Lubbock Public Health has confirmed 1 case of measles in Lubbock County in an unvaccinated school aged child who was exposed at a medical facility. Close contacts to this case are being notified by medical providers and public health staff. Lubbock Public Health will continue to monitor the outbreak and provide updates. Due to the highly contagious nature of measles, additional cases will likely occur, especially in unvaccinated people.

Individuals who are fully vaccinated with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are unlikely to contract measles. Those at greatest risk for contracting measles are those who are not vaccinated or have not had prior measles infection. Lubbock Public Health urges unvaccinated individuals over the age of 1 year to consider getting the MMR vaccine.

Measles is a serious illness that can lead to severe complications, especially in children. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red rash. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours.

Anyone exposed to measles or experiencing symptoms should stay home and contact their provider for advice on testing and care.

01/09/2025

We are open with normal hours! Drive safe! ❄️🌨️

12/20/2024

Renewed my Board Certification 🙌🏻

What does it mean to me Board Certified and why does it matter? See below from the American Board of Family Medicine 👇🏻

Board certification is a voluntary credential that exceeds state medical licensure. Family physicians who take the extra step to become board certified demonstrate their commitment to being held accountable to this higher standard of care. They do this through lifelong learning, staying up to date with their clinical knowledge, and continually improving the care they provide. It also means they have met the standards for ethics and professionalism set by their peers.

Certification is important to patients. There is evidence that physicians who are board certified provide better care and patients agree, saying it helps ensure good patient care. In fact, more than 80% of people surveyed say that board certification status is an important factor when choosing a physician — second only to whether the doctor is covered by their insurance.

It’s important to hospitals, health insurers, employers, and other physicians too. They recognize ABFM Board Certification as a distinguished achievement that helps to identify high-quality family physicians.

12/10/2024

We had a new patient establish care today in clinic. His chief complaint included a heart two sizes too small and skin pigmentation issues. We hopefully got him feeling better and set up with a good cardiologist and dermatologist at 🌲