Artesia General Hospital plays a pivotal role in providing quality healthcare services to the families of Artesia and the surrounding communities in Southeastern New Mexico. ] Officially opened in Sept 1939, the 34-bed acute care facility is a trusted source of information and education to the patients. Artesia General Hospital excels in medical and surgical inpatient and outpatient services. Areas of specialization include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Podiatry. In addition, the hospital features a diabetic outreach program, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Nutritional Counseling, Cardiac Stress Testing and a lifeline program for seniors. Other facilities at AGH include the Sleep Lab, Asthma Clinic, Ambulatory (Day) Surgery Unit, and Mobile MRI. To benefit the public, Artesia General Hospital conducts a free community health series on various health topics. Further, it participates in the Meals on Wheels program to deliver nutritious meals to those in need.