DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060822)-ODESSA CHAMBER & MCH HOST TEXAS TECH MED STUDENTS

Odessa, Texas/June 8, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech Health Science Center medical students. 25 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and MCH, Mayor Javier Joven, and Ector County Judge Debbie Hays. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

The Odessa Chamber is the only non-political organization to host new medical students and welcome them to the Odessa community. With a growing population It is hoped that these medical students will one day return and practice medicine in Odessa. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Jonathan Burkes, MD was a medical student at Texas Tech Heath Science Center in Odessa about 10 years ago, Dr. Bukes offered encouragement and advise to the year 3 medical students. 

(Jonathan Burkes, MD-Orthopedics Trauma Surgeon/Arthoplasty-MIdland Memorial Hospital) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(052022)-MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL STOP THE BLEED TRAINING

Odessa, Texas/May 20, 2022-On Thursday, May 19th, Medical Center Health System and Odessa Mayor Javier Joven recognized May 19th as National Stop the Bleed Day. Two free Stop the Bleed classes were held at the Medical Center Hospital boardroom following the special proclamation. 

(Serina Watts, BSN, RN-Trauma Outreach Coordinator/Education & Injury Prevention-Medical Center Hospital) 

The purpose of the Stop the Bleed program is to educate the community though hands-on training on three quick was to control serious bleeding 

(Serina Watts, BSN, RN-Trauma Outreach Coordinator/Education & Injury Prevention-Medical Center Hospital) 

The next Stop the Bleed Class is scheduled on June 3rd from 2pm to 4pm at the Rankin County Hospital in Rankin, Texas for staff and the public. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040122A)-MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM HOST REGIONAL BOARD WORKSHOP

Odessa, Texas/April 1, 2022-Medical Center Health Systems hosted the annual hospital board workshop. Hospital boards from surrounding counties participated in board training. 

(Bryn Dodd, President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

The purpose of the training gives insight of what elected board officials need to know when representing a hospital. 

(Bryn Dodd, President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

Due to COVID, many hospital training opportunities were cancelled or training was done via virtual 

(Wallace Dunn, Vice-President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

Several important topics related to hospital revenue were planned for discussion at the hospital board training. 

(Russell Tippin, President and Chief Executive Officer-Medical Center Health System) 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050122)-FREE PANCAKES AT IHOP TO SUPPORT CMN

Odessa, Texas/March 1, 2022-On Tuesday, March 1st the IHOP Restaurants in Odessa and Midland invite the public to enjoy a free short stack of pancakes on National Pancake Day. This annual family-friendly event raises needed funds for Children’s Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System. 

(Kimberly Lowry, Assistan Manger-IHOP RESTAURANT–/ODESSA, TEXAS) 

National Pancake Day serves the short stack pancakes between 7am and 4pm. IHOP guest are invited to make a voluntary donation benefitting the NICU and Pediatric Units at Medical Center Health System to purchase life-saving equipment. 

(Kimberly Lowry, Assistan Manger-IHOP/ODESSA, TEXAS) 

Since 2006, IHOP as raised more than $22 thousand dollars for Children’s Miracle Network. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050122)-FREE PANCAKES AT IHOP TO SUPPORT CMN

Odessa, Texas/March 1, 2022-On Tuesday, March 1st the IHOP Restaurants in Odessa and Midland invite the public to enjoy a free short stack of pancakes on National Pancake Day. This annual family-friendly event raises needed funds for Children’s Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System. 

(Kimberly Lowry, Assistan Manger-IHOP RESTAURANT–/ODESSA, TEXAS) 

National Pancake Day serves the short stack pancakes between 7am and 4pm. IHOP guest are invited to make a voluntary donation benefitting the NICU and Pediatric Units at Medical Center Health System to purchase life-saving equipment. 

(Kimberly Lowry, Assistan Manger-IHOP/ODESSA, TEXAS) 

Since 2006, IHOP as raised more than $22 thousand dollars for Children’s Miracle Network. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.