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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and Medical Center Health System Celebrate 19 years

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Odessa, Texas/April 2, 2025-The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and the Medical Center Health System celebrated 19 years of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at MCH. The Family Room hosted an open house for MCH staff that also included a donation drive among the staff benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room. 

(Emmanuel Ramirez, President/CEO-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest) 

The Ronald McDonald Family Room located inside the hospital, provides families with a place to rest and take a break while remaining close by as their child is undergoing medical treatment. 

(Emmanuel Ramirez, President/CEO-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest) 

The Family Room offer many of the comforts of home: living room, kitchen, a private shower, laundry facilities and four sleep rooms available to families without charge. 

(Russell Tippin, President/CEO-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Center for Women and Infants at Medical Center Hospital. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Medical Center Hospital

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Odessa, Texas/March 21, 2025-Medical Center Hospital is one of the few Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs also known as SANE in the area. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a registered nurse with specialized training and certification to provide medical care and conduct forensic examinations for patients who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or incest. 

(Nicole Hays, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are important to the healthcare system by making sure that survivors receive the appropriate medical treatment, and that evidence is gathered properly for legal purposes. 

 (Lisa Montoya, SANE Coordinator/RN-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

SANE Nurses improve sexual assault patient outcomes by building relationships, practicing patient empathy without compromising emotional support. 

(Nicole Hays, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Medical Center Hospital is on call 24/7. SANE Nurses work with Law Enforcement to help bring justice to victims of sexual assault. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

 

American Heart Association 20th Annual Go Red For Women

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Odessa, Texas/May, 2024-The local chapter of the American Heart Association held their annual Go Red for Women Luncheon event. The purpose of the luncheon is to bring awareness about heart health among women. The Go Red For Women event featured a panel of medical experts offering tips on prevention and lifestyle changes. 

(Sydney Gore, Chair-” Go Red for Women” Luncheon/Odessa, Texas) 

The Go Red for Women featured survivors of cardiovascular disease, the number 1 killer of women. 

(Sydney Gore, Chair-” Go Red for Women” Luncheon/Odessa, Texas) 

Medical Center Health System and several of their departments, as well as other nonprofits were providing information of services and other resources that are available for women.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Medical Center Health System Kickoff National Nurses Week 2024

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Odessa, Texas/May 6, 2024-Medical Center Health System is celebrating National Nurses Week 2024, that begins on May 6th and runs through May 12th. Medical Center Hospital kicked off the event with a Nursing Flagpole Dedication in honor of the start of Nurses Weeks. 

(Roxanne Mata, Nurse Residency Coordinator at Medical Center Hospital/Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

With the increase of international newcomers to West Texas and the Permian Basin, MCH nurses use various translation tools to help non-English speaking patients with information regarding their healthcare. 

(Shelby Zamora, Accreditation and Licensure Specialist- Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Food trucks will be at the Medical Center Hospital campus offering a wide selection of meals and treats for nurses and staff.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Pink The Basin Gives Large Donation for Uninsured Cancer Patients

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Odessa, Texas/March 27, 2024-Pink the Basin held a check presentation at Medical Center Hospital and awarded MCH $150 Thousand dollars to assist women and men who do not have insurance, who are underinsured or have a high copy or a high deductible that need a mammogram, Diagonostic mammogram or biopsy. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Pink the Basin held their annual luncheon last October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The organization raised approximately $665 Thousand dollars this year and gave out several thousands of dollars to area hospitals. 

(Carolina Keith, Executive Director-Pink the Basin/Permian Basin-Texas) 

If you suspect you have cancer, contact your primary healthcare provider or Medical Center Hospital to help you navigate through treatment financial assistance. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Medical Center Health System Diabetes Clinic for Sub Low Income Residents

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Odessa, Texas/January 5, 2024-Medical Center Health System, The City of Odessa and Texas Tech Health Science Center Permian Basin recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the MCH Center for Primary Care located on East 42nd Street in Odessa. The Clinic will provide Diabetes information and treatment for sub low-income residents within the 19 counties Medical Center Hospital serves. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Javier Joven and the Odessa City Council provided $500,000 dollars in funding from ARPA Funds and challenges the business community and other entities help fund the Medical Center Hospital Foundation 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Medical Center Hospital will provide the staffing, meds and clinic infrastructure. Texas Tech Health Science Center will provide the medical staff. 

(Rama Chemitidanti-Regional Chair, Internal Medicine-Director of Center of Excellence Diabetes and Endocrinology-Texas Tech Health Science Center/Permian Basin) 

The Diabetes MCH Clinic is scheduled to open towards the end of February, sooner if possible. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.