About - Uvalde Memorial Hospital

The hospital is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Uvalde County Commissioners’ Court and the Uvalde County Hospital Authority board of directors.

2022-2023 Uvalde County Hospital Authority Board of Directors


W.A. Kessler, Jr. President Attorney at Law, Kessler & Kessler	Benjamin G. Elliott Vice-President Independent Insurance Agent/ Rancher/Real Estate	Kelly A. Faglie Secretary/Treasurer Owner/Operator, Faglie Construction, LL

Sameta Sosa, MD Chief of Staff Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Hospice/Palliative Care Medical Director	Monica E. Gutierrez, PhD Trustee Professor, Sul Ross State University	G. V. Gaitonde, MD Trustee Board Certified General Surgeon, Uvalde Diagnostic Clinic

Hector E. Gonzales, PhD, CPA Trustee President, Southwest Texas Junior College	Raul E. Zamora Trustee Real Estate Agent, Lantana Realty

Latest News /

Capt Family Donates $75,000 for Legacy Courtyard Wall and Fountain

Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) received a $75,000 gift from the Capt Family of Uvalde for the Legacy Courtyard Wall and Fountain. The courtyard wall and fountain will provide a barrier between the hospital entrance and courtyard outside of the Emergency Department. The wall will have a water feature and be the location for all historical donor plaques from the 1949 and 1972 hospital.

Upcoming Events /

Free Childbirth Classes

Our childbirth class is designed to help parents prepare for the arrival of their newborn. Parents will feel comfortable knowing what to expect during the labor and delivery process and acquire the knowledge to care for the newborn baby at home.