Sierra Vista Hospital (SVH)

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800 East 9th Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

Administrative Contact
Jim Cliborne, CEO, Hospital Administrator
(575) 894-2111   Ext 202

Agency Telephone Numbers

  • Administrative
  • (575) 894-2111, Ext 202
  • FAX
  • (575) 894-7659
  • Ambulance Emergency
  • 911
  • Ambulance Admin.
  • (575) 894-2111, Ext 268

Mission Statement
Sierra Vista Hospital, a rural community-owned healthcare provider, is dedicated to being a leader in the community by providing a broad continuum of healthcare services to Sierra County residents and visitors.

Governed By
Joint Powers Commission of Sierra County and the Sierra Vista Hospital Governing Board.

Admin. Office Travel Instructions
I-25 coming from Las Cruces:
Take I-25 exit 79 to Truth or Consequences.  Continue south on Date Street until the intersection of 9th Avenue and Date Street (at the flashing traffic light by AUTO ZONE). Turn left and continue past the Fire Station then proceed to the sign for the entrance of the Hospital. 
I-25 coming from Albuquerque:
Take I-25 exit 79 to Truth Or Consequences. Bear right onto the ramp toward Truth Or Consequences.  Bear right and continue on N. Date Street. Go 1.3 mi.  Turn left at E 9th Ave.  (at the flashing traffic light by AUTO ZONE). Continue past the Fire Station and proceed to the sign for the main entrance to the Hospital.

Administrative Hours
M - F: 8 am - 5 pm

Administrative Overview
Sierra Vista Hospital is a community operated 25-bed critical access hospital that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and we are members of the New Mexico Hospitals and Health Systems Association.  We have dedicated caring doctors, nurses and professional staff who are committed to providing quality healthcare that is sensitive, compassionate, promptly delivered and cost effective.

Agency Sites

SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL
800 East 9th Avenue
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901
Administration   (575) 894-2111  Ext 202

SPECIALTY CLINICS
Sierra Vista Hospital 800 E 9th
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative  (575) 894-2111   Ext  202

SIERRA VISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Sierra Vista Hospital 800 E 9th Avenue
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative  (575) 743-1380

SIERRA VISTA RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative  (575) 894-3221
FAX  (575) 894-4999

SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL AMBULANCE
Sierra Vista Hospital
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Emergency 911
Administrative  (575) 740-1268
FAX   (575) 894-7659

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Outpatient Mental Health
Ambulance Services
Public Clinics
Physical Therapy
Blood Tests

Agency Services

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH

DESCRIPTION Provides outpatient counseling services including case management, individual and group therapy and medical management. Services provided by qualified, license professionals, and tailored to individual consumer needs.
FEES Set fees for some services.  Sliding fee schedule.
HOURS M - F; 8am - 5pm
APPLICATION Call Sierra Vista Behavioral Health for appointment. Intake interview will be scheduled and service needs assessed.
LANGUAGES English, Spanish

AMBULANCE SERVICE

DESCRIPTION SVH Ambulance is the sole provider of ambulance service in Sierra County.  It provides Advanced Life Support care for emergency calls and for inter-facility transports.  Patients are transported on the basis of need, not on the ability to pay for services.
FEES Based on New Mexico Statewide Ambulance Tariff.
HOURS Service available 24/7.  Administrative hours: M - F; 8am - 5pm.  Administrative contact: John McCarty, EMS Manager 894-2111  Ext  268
LANGUAGES English, Spanish

SPECIALTY CLINICS

DESCRIPTION Specialty clinics available at varying intervals each month.  Clinics include: Cardiology, Neurology, Podiatry, Vascular Diagnostics, Oncology and Audiology.
FEES Set fees
HOURS Hours vary
APPLICATION Call doctor's office for appointment.
LANGUAGES  English, Spanish

RURAL HEALTH CLINIC

DESCRIPTION Offers a full range of quality primary healthcare services for members of our community from prenatal to seniors.  Our patients also have access to laboratory services, radiology services, specialty clinic services, respiratory care, hospital services, physical therapy and ambulance and emergency care when needed.  The clinic, through the NM MEDBANK program, can assist persons of any age who do not have prescription drug coverage, or who have used up their benefits and meet eligibility guidelines.
FEES Set fees / sliding scale
HOURS M - F; 8am - 4:30pm, same day appointments
LANGUAGES  English, Spanish

PHYSICAL THERAPY

"150"
DESCRIPTION Treats people with functional problems due to debilitating disease or injuries to improve function and quality of life.  The treatments provided are manual therapy, electrotherapy, pneumatic traction, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic activity, orthotics and kinesio taping.
FEES Set fees
HOURS M - F; 8 AM - 5 PM
LANGUAGES English

LABORATORY

DESCRIPTION The laboratory is a team of experienced Medical Technologists and skilled Phlebotomists who perform an average of 4,800 procedures per month and are ready to follow your physician's laboratory orders.
FEES Set fees
HOURS M - F; 8 AM - 5 PM
LANGUAGES English

Report date: 2/28/06