Uvalde Medical Center

Uvalde Medical Center is a small facility located in Uvalde, Texas, about an hour and a half from San Antonio, Texas. Uvalde Medical Center serves five counties and can accommodate 25 inpatients plus additional outpatients. Established in 1928, the hospital has since grown to provide high quality healthcare for the community, earning itself honors in patient satisfaction, comparable to facilities in larger cities. In 2021, Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work ranked Uvalde Medical Center #24 on their list.

The small city of Uvalde is home to around 15,000. At the crossroads of U.S. highways 90 and 83, the city encompasses 7.6 square miles. The climate is hot and dry during the summer and gives way to mild to cool winters. The Mexican border is within an easy distance, with around 78% of the population claiming Hispanic or Latino heritage. Uvalde is known as one of the best places for gliding in the United States and has hosted the World Gliding Championships in 1991 and 2012. Antique hunting is big in Uvalde, as is fishing and tubing in its nearby rivers. Garner State Park offers some special outdoor experiences including the Frio Bat Cave, home of 12 million bats.