Hospital Auxiliary

History

The Lamb Healthcare Center Auxiliary was or organized in  April, 1970, with Mrs. W.M. Davis as president. They volunteered their services first to Medical Arts Hospital and Littlefield Hospital, and then to Littlefield Medical Center when it opened in 1979.

In October of 1979, Littlefield Medical Center was transferred from a private hospital ownership to the people of Lamb County, and the facility was re-named Lamb Healthcare Center. The present auxiliary now volunteers its services to the hospital.

A group photo of members of the Hospital Auxiliary

Volunteers

The auxiliary is made up of men and women, who have a sincere desire to serve others and promote the welfare of Lamb Healthcare Center. In 2015, auxiliary volunteers donated a total of about 3,000 hours to the hospital.

LHC Auxiliary are members of the Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers. They are also associated with Running-water Draw Senior Volunteer Program. Scholarships are available for adults that want to work in the medical field. The Auxiliary joined and participates in the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce. 

Services Provided

The auxiliary have re-established and furnished a chapel in the hospital. They donate prizes for or participate in the health fair, Relay for Life, and LHC Team Builders. Services provided by the auxiliary include:

  • Operating a gift shop, located just off Lamb Healthcare Center’s front lobby, located at 1500 South Sunset Avenue, to raise funds to help the hospital with projects and fund scholarships
  • Serving beverages to patients twice a day
  • Delivering mail and flowers
  • Providing tray favors for special occasions
  • Providing reading material for the patients
  • Reading and writing for the patients
  • Giving giant red felt stockings to babies who are born in the month of December
  • Awarding scholarships 
  • Assisting with the beautification of the atrium and grounds

Becoming a Volunteer

Anyone who wishes to volunteer and become a member of the Lamb Healthcare Center Auxiliary, is invited to contact one of the members or call 806-385-6411, ext. 256.

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday, in two shifts:

  • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.