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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.  

Odessa City Council Provides ARPA Funds to Medical Center Health System

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During the Tuesday, January 9th City Council meeting the council provided Medical Health System one million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 known as ARPA. The funds will go to the hospital’s foundation and distributed to the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland. 

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

Mental health is currently being provided by local jails and local hospital ER departments.  

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

The Odessa City Council also provided funding through ARPA to the Medical Center Health System to bring diabetes awareness. and education to sub low-income residents. 

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

Medical Center Health System will reopen one of its facilities located on 42nd Street between Grandview and Dawn to provide diabetes care for sub low-income residents. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Medical Center Health System Holds Active Shooter Drill

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Odessa, Texas/November 16, 2023-On Tuesday, November 14th, Medical Center Health System along with several local law enforcement agencies and selected volunteers portraying victims, held an Active Shooter Drill. That began at the Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavillion and concluded inside Medical Center Hospital. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Scenarios change every year, including tornadoes, mass casualties, and active shooter drills. This is a requirement for accreditation for the Medical Center Health System. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

MCH Emergency Management, Ector County Hospital District Police and other officials associated with Active Shooter Drill, determined in the debriefing portion of the training found weak spots in certain areas of the hospital. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera