UMC is the First and Only Level 1 Stroke Center and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
UMC is the First and Only Level 1 Stroke Center and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
UMC is the First and Only Level 1 Stroke Center and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in El Paso. When it matters, choose UMC. The closest similar center to the east is in San Antonio. The closest similar center to the west is in Phoenix. No similar center is available in New Mexico.
UMC EL PASO TX Controversies
On Dec. 8, 2012, an American citizen was crossing the border to return home to the US and Customs and Border Protection officers stopped her. She presented her passport to them and did not have any illegal drugs or contraband. She was then taken into custody and repeatedly searched in an increasingly intrusive manner. According to court documents, "First, two female agents conducted a pat down. The agents found no drugs. The agents then held (her) for a K-9 search. The K-9 failed to alert to the presence of drugs. Two agents then took (her) to a restroom, where they ordered her to pull down her pants and underwear and bend over slightly. The agents conducted a visual inspection of (her) vaginal and anal area. Again, the agents found no drugs. Despite no evidence of drugs, the agents placed tape on (her) legs and abdomen, handcuffed her, and transported her to the University Medical Center (the “Hospital”) in El Paso. " There, two male doctors forced a pelvic exam, a rectal exam and an x-ray on her which she did not consent to, in front of other hospital personnel. At no time were drugs found. [3] University Medical Center then charged her $5,000. [4]The Fifth Court of Appeals found that the hospital staff had no liability under district court dismissing the Appellant’s claims based on qualified immunity. – WIKIPEDIA