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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 

Children’s Miracle Network Reveals Balloon Logo at MCH Center for Women and Infants

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Odessa, Texas/May 16, 2023-On Tuesday, May 16th, Medical Center Health System and Children’s Miracle Network unveiled the CMN Logo on the exterior of the MCH Center for Women and Infants. The reveal has been in the making and highlights MCH being a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital since 1987. 

(Samantha Serrano, Children’s Mircale Network Program Manager-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

The Children’s Miracle Network, under the guidance of Medical Center Health System Foundation helps Medical Center Health System maintain a high standard for delivering outstanding care through purchasing lifesaving equipment for the NICU and pediatric unit. 

(Samantha Serrano, Children’s Mircale Network Program Manager-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Children’s Miracle Network works with local and corporate partners to advocate for children’s health, and continues to bring in funds for Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care. It is through CMN donations that children can be treated at Medical Center Hospital, regardless of payment. 

(Kelby Davis, Chair-Children’s Miracle Network Board/Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

 For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce First Annual Cinco De Mayo Kickoff Celebration

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Odessa, Texas/May 1, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held their first annual CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff event at La Margarita fairgrounds on Saturday evening, April 29th. Several hundred visitors enjoyed the various food trucks and vendors at the event. 

(Blanca Ramos, Owner/Operator-Sew Esquisite Boutique-Odessa, Texas) 

The CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff is the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce first major fundraising event, that included mariachis and K-POP style dancing. Several non-profit organizations were on the fairgrounds providing information on services they provide 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Several small businesses supported the Kickoff event by selling merchandise and tasty food products like Salsas and other tasty treats as well as Sam’s Brittle Creations, a family-owned business. 

(Samantha Manning, Owner-Sam’s Brittle Creations-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff and fundraising event was a success. If you are a local company or small business and wish to be part of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, follow the chamber on Facebook for contact information. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

 

MCH Volunteers Hosted Reading Event for MLK Day of Service-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/January 17, 2023-On Monday, January 16th, the Volunteer Services at Medical Center Hospital hosted two reading events for children as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Services. 

(Cheryl Ferguson, Chair-Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary-Odessa, Texas) 

Volunteers with the Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary serve the community in different way from handing out popcorn to volunteering at the West Texas Food bank 

(Cheryl Ferguson, Chair-Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary-Odessa, Texas) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(072122)-STOP THE BLEED TRAINING

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Odessa, Texas/July 21, 2022-Sirena Watts, the outreach trauma prevention coordinator with Medical Center Hospital held a STOP THE BLEED training for the public and law enforcement. The purpose of the training is to educate those in attendance various techniques they can use to help someone who is injured and bleeding out.
(Serina Watts, Outreach Trauma Prevention Coordinator-Medical Center Hospital )
Mikala Reznik who has family in the Uvalde area was moved to be more informed and more involved and so, she participated in the STOP THE BLEED training.
(Mikala Reznik, Participated in the STOP THE BLEED training)
14-year-old, Drake Reznik who is a volunteer at Medical Center Hospital’s Junior Volunteer program took part in the STOP THE BLEED training to be prepared in the event of a crisis.
(Drake Reznik, MCH Junior Volunteer Program)
Follow Medical Center Hospital on social media and the MCH website for the next STOP THE BLEED training in your area.
For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071322)-MCH AND OC TO ASSIST NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TUITION

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Odessa, Texas/July 13, 2022-Medical Center Health System and Odessa college announced a partnership to assist nursing school students with tuition. On June 7th, the agreement between MCH and OC was approved by the Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors. 

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

Students who are interested in nursing school can apply through Medical Center Hospital. Existing and new students that are enrolled in the OC Nursing Program are eligible to apply for the MCH Nursing Scholarship. 

(Christin Timmons, Chief Nursing Officer-Medical Center Health System) 

Upon graduation, MCH will guarantee at least two years of employment. 

(Tyler Lowrey, LV Studying to become RN-Case Management-MCH) 

Medical Center Hospital currently has 65 nursing positions open and is ready to hire qualified nurses. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera