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Muleshoe Medical Center - a hospital you can trust
708 S. 1st Street • Muleshoe, Texas 79347
806-272-4524
Quality Health care
Close to Home
New Patient Portal Launched
We are excited to announce our new patient portal software, MyCareCorner! This upgrade will allow us to improve and enhance our service to our patients at the Medical Center (hospital) and the Medical Clinic.
To register for the MyCareCorner patient portal, contact the Medical Center at 806-272-4524, or the Medical Clinic at 806-272-7544.
For more information on the registering process, click HERE or download the PDF version HERE.
For instructions on how to use the MyCareCorner patient portal, click HERE or download the PDF version HERE.
For information on how to add additional family members into the MyCareCorner patient portal, click HERE or download the PDF version HERE.
And for information on how to share your medical record with others using the MyCareCorner patient portal, click HERE or download the PDF version HERE.
What We Offer
Learn about some of the many services we offer at Muleshoe Medical Center to care for our community
Emergency Care
The Muleshoe Area Medical Center is equipped to handle various levels of trauma and is open 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. The Hospital provides routine and life saving care, stabilizing patients who may need to be transferred to another facility
Outpatient Services
Outpatient Services include Laboratory, Radiology and Physical Therapy departments. The Laboratory offers a wide range of tests and is staffed by qualified personnel with degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Inpatient Services
Muleshoe is licensed for 25 acute care beds, all of which may be used as “swing beds” or skilled nursing beds. As a result, the hospital can care for many inpatients with acute and chronic medical conditions such as heart attacks, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and influenza, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, etc.
Continue Your Recovery,
Close to Home
The Swing Bed Program at MAMC is for Medicare patients discharged from Muleshoe or any other hospital following an acute illness, injury or surgery, who still need time and physical therapy to heal and strengthen before going home.
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Years of Experience
Welcome to Muleshoe Area Medical Center
Committed to Providing Quality Healthcare
Muleshoe Area Medical Center has served Bailey and surrounding counties for over 65 years, providing essential inpatient, outpatient and emergency health care services to community residents.
Of course, none of this would be possible without the physicians and mid-level providers who staff Medical Clinic of Muleshoe and Muleshoe Family Medicine Center, both Rural Health Clinics operated by the hospital.
Muleshoe Hospital owes its start to two physicians, Dr. L.T. (La Thagger) Green and Dr. M.F. Green, his brother, who built the Green Hospital and Clinic in Muleshoe in the late 1930’s, early 1940’s. The brothers were born in Proctor, Texas, in the 1900’s. Dr. L.T. Green graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1936.
Green Hospital and Clinic was later sold to another group of physicians who renamed it West Plains Hospital and Clinic. In 1984, the hospital was leased by West Plains to Westworld Community Healthcare Inc., a national company who operated as many as 38 hospitals in 15 states. Westworld closed the hospital after 22 months due to financial problems, and later filed for bankruptcy.
When the hospital closed, another physician — Bruce Purdy, MD — was instrumental in finding a way to reopen it. He stayed when other physicians left, and even opened his clinic every evening for emergencies. He traveled back and forth to the hospital in Amherst where he provided care to the residents of Muleshoe, and delivered babies.
Dr. Purdy spent countless hours for no fees taking care of the elderly (even making house calls on some) to make sure during this time of crisis that people received care. With the help of many residents, he spent evenings painting, cleaning bathrooms, and repairing the hospital facilities to pass inspection and reopen.
The hospital was re-opened in 1987, with responsibility for operations assumed by the Muleshoe Area Hospital (MAH) District after it was formed in 1989.
The MAH District Board secured federal Critical Access Hospital designation for the hospital in 2007, helping to position the hospital well to survive in the increasingly complex health care environment.
Our Clinic
Muleshoe Area Medical Center purchased Medical Clinic of Muleshoe in the late 1990s and now operates by the hospital as a provider-based federally designated Rural Health Clinic.
Trust the professionals
Meet our Hospital Leadership
Dennis Fleenor, RN, LNFA, MA
Hospital Administrator
Dennis Fleenor, RN, LNFA, MA, was appointed administrator of Muleshoe Area Medical Center (MAMC), effective March 3, 2016. He has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 30 years.
As an RN, Fleenor served as the CNO of Llano Specialty Hospital (formerly Southwest Regional Specialty Hospital), Lubbock. His transition to hospital administration began with his appointment as Regional Director for Fundamental, an LTAC company that operates Llano Specialty Hospital. He was later appointed CEO of the facility. Most recently, Fleenor served as the CEO of Lamb Healthcare Center, a hospital and Rural Health Clinic in Littlefield, about 30 minutes southeast of Muleshoe.
A Lubbock native, Dennis attended Texas Tech for a portion of his undergraduate experience, and continued with nursing school at the Levelland campus of South Plains College. He obtained his Master of Arts at the Forbes School of Business, and is also a licensed nursing home administrator.
Dr. Morris Sharp III, DNP, RN, NE-BC, PCCN, CMSRN, CNO
Hospital Chief NURSING OFFICER
Morris started his career in New Mexico, when he graduated from the Clovis Community College Nursing Program in 2014. Continuing his education, Morris earned his Master’s degree in Nurse Administration and Leadership from Chamberlain University, and has obtained Doctorate in Nursing Practice. He most recently obtained the Nurse Executive – Board Certified (NE-BC) credential, which demonstrates a deep commitment to excellence in nursing leadership, governance, and patient-centered care.
The opportunity for Morris to work at Muleshoe Area Medical Center arose when he started to fill in on shifts as needed. Morris says, “I thought it would be a great opportunity to gain some more experience and really ended up falling in love with the atmosphere at MAMC. The small community atmosphere and the willingness of everyone to do what needs to be done to provide great patient care is amazing.”
Dr. David Worner M.D.
Practicing Physician at the Medical Clinic of Muleshoe
Dr. Worner comes to us from Euless, Texas, a suburb nestled within the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His connection to West Texas is deep-rooted, reflecting his educational journey where he attained his B.S., M.S., and M.D. degrees from Texas Tech University. Dr. Worner’s familiarity with the region extends from also previously residing in Big Springs, El Paso, and of course Lubbock.
When asked about his decision to join the Muleshoe community and practice here, Dr. Worner expressed his preference for the tranquil environment that a rural setting offers. After a brief hiatus from the medical field, Dr. Worner found the opportunity to practice medicine again in Muleshoe particularly compelling. His experiences in similar roles at federally qualified health centers positioned him well for a seamless integration into MAHD, as although MAHD is rural the working environment is very similar.
An aspect of his new lifestyle that Dr. Worner particularly enjoys is the significantly reduced commute to the Medical Clinic, which takes a mere five minutes and is virtually traffic-free, and has added to the appeal of the transition. The warm reception from both the community and the clinic’s staff has also been incredibly gratifying for Dr. Worner.
Eric Archuleta
Director of Quality and Informatics
Eric Archuleta is the Director of Quality and Informatics. With more than 24 years of combined EMS and nursing experience, he began his healthcare journey in 2002 as an EMT with a small rural department, a role he held for a decade before earning his nursing degree in 2012. In his current role, he leads quality improvement initiatives, oversees clinical informatics systems, and ensures regulatory compliance to advance patient safety and healthcare outcomes. An accomplished Nurse Manager, he brings extensive leadership experience across critical care, emergency departments, infusion centers, and quality management in both hospital and health plan settings. He is dedicated to advancing patient advocacy, safety, and healthcare quality, particularly for diverse and rural populations.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Texas A&M University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University, with a projected graduation in 2026. He is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and holds active certifications in Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric Life Support.
Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated a commitment to process improvement, regulatory compliance, and team development. Notably, as Interim Nurse Manager of the Infusion Center at a regional hospital in New Mexico, he doubled productivity. He has also been instrumental in mentoring new hires, leading quality-assurance initiatives, and facilitating survey-readiness and peer-review processes.
Eric is an active member of professional organizations, including the Emergency Nurses Association, the National Association for Healthcare Quality, and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management. He is passionate about cultivating a culture of safety, supporting staff development, and delivering high-quality patient care.
Outside of work, Eric is married and has one son in junior high. Together, they enjoy traveling throughout the Southwest, exploring New Mexico’s beauty, and camping, fishing, and hunting.