On Saturday, July 20^th, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) hosted its Second Annual HMS Celebrates Hidalgo County event. A day to celebrate the local healthcare system and the residents of Hidalgo County.

Participants were given the opportunity to visit the local healthcare system participants, including HMS’s Behavioral Health, Dental, Family Support, Human Resources, IT, Medical, Nursing, Operations, and Senior Services divisions. Also participating were Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Genoa Pharmacy, Lordsburg Elks Club, Lordsburg Fire Department, Lordsburg Hidalgo Library, Lordsburg Police, Main Street Health, Molina, WNMU Veterans Affairs, WNM Communications, and United Healthcare. As participants completed their passports by visiting each healthcare table, they were eligible to be entered into the drawings for free giveaways. Four bikes and four scooters donated by HMS were awarded to area children as grand prizes.  

HMS would like to extend gratitude to the generous donors who provided monetary donations, gift certificates, door prizes, water, and more. Gila Regional Medical Center, Hidalgo Herald, HMS Employees, Iron Door BBQ & Grill, McDonald’s, Molina, Morning Star, United Healthcare, Western Auto, Western Bank, and Western New Mexico University.

The event featured several fun activities such as waterslides, splash pads, a DJ, swimming, face painting, and more, ensuring a great time for everyone involved. In addition to obtaining information about the local healthcare system, Iron Door BBQ & Grill, as the event food sponsor, served pulled pork barbeque and hot dogs.

HMS would like to thank all of the vendors, participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for their contributions in making this event a success. A special thank you to our partner-level sponsors United Healthcare, Western New Mexico University, and WNM Communications.  Your contributions are greatly appreciated and essential for making this event a success.

“HMS was incorporated in Hidalgo County in 1995 and we have proudly served the citizens of this community for 29 years. A strong healthcare system that provides comprehensive, integrated, and affordable services, in partnership with other local providers, is critical to the health and well-being of the people we serve and this event represents our continued commitment,” stated Carmen Acosta, HMS’ Board of Directors Chairwoman.