Covenant Health

Congratulations to hematologist-oncologist Dr. Donald Quick for being awarded the 2024 Lubbock County Medical Society Hippocratic Award in honor of his dedication to serving the community. The award recognizes physicians with over 20 years of practice, emphasizing their dedication to work, adherence to professional disciplines, and compassionate care for patients. Thank you, Dr. Quick, for your unwavering commitment to your patients and for making a lasting impact at Covenant Health and in our community.

"In early September our unit received this letter from a patient family member. 'Hello, I was wondering if you could help me out. My dad was in the ER Tuesday night and then moved to S 8th. He went into cardiac arrest around 2 and passed, but I was wondering if you could find out and tell me who the nurse was for S889 that day/ She was the nurse that came on at 7am, and she was the nurse in the room with me when he went into cardiac arrest, and she started CPR, and we had a bond. She was visibly shaken, and I would love to write her a note.' We found the nurse on duty, Kasey Lowrance. The patient family wrote to her: 'Kasey, we don't know each other, yet we will always be connected by being the last two people my dad was with. I really can't thank you enough for your kindness to him and me, but you hold a very special place in my heart forever! Thank you for all that you did trying to save him! And also, for your compassion to me afterwards. I pray God will bless you as much as you blessed me!'" - Brenda Kinning, Covenant Medical Center Nurse Manager Thank you to CMC RN Kasey Lowrance for caring with compassion and embodying the true spirit of nursing. Your dedication and empathy in such a challenging moment made an unforgettable impact on this family. #EveryMomentMatters

This week, we celebrated board members Brice Foster, Cathy Porter, and Travis Funk at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lubbock Area Chapter's National Philanthropy Day gathering. We're proud to recognize these incredible individuals for their generosity and dedication to giving back, making a lasting difference in our community. Their unwavering support helps us continue to provide exceptional care and advance life-changing programs. Thank you, Brice, Cathy, and Travis, for your commitment to our mission and for being champions of our health system. 💙

“Our first procedure was performed successfully and with no complications.," said Electrophysiologist Dr. Raj Ganeshan. "The PFA system exceeded expectations, and it's great to know immediately after the procedure is over that our patient is safe, and we won't have to worry about a late complication.” Covenant Health is excited to announce the introduction of Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) for treating atrial fibrillation (A.Fib) at Covenant Medical Center, making us the first in West Texas to offer this groundbreaking technology. A.Fib is a serious heart rhythm disorder that increases the risk of stroke and heart failure. PFA offers a new approach to ablation by eliminating abnormal rhythms without altering tissue temperature, providing potential safety advantages and expanding treatment options for more patients. We encourage those in our community who are impacted by atrial fibrillation to talk with their healthcare providers to determine if they might be candidates for this cutting-edge treatment. To make an appointment with a Covenant Health cardiologist, visit: http://ms.spr.ly/6047Wvpiz

We’re excited to share Covenant Health’s Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center has been recognized as one of the "100 Great Oncology Programs" for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. As one of just eight cancer centers in Texas to receive this honor, this recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. We remain committed to providing exceptional cancer care to our patients in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, with access to cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, and advanced technologies like the region’s only Gamma Knife.

Congratulations to Steve Beck, Chief Administrative Officer at Covenant Health, on being named Volunteer of the Year by the Lubbock Chamber Of Commerce! We’re proud to be part of the Chamber and to celebrate leaders like Steve who go above and beyond for our community. As a former Chamber president, Steve’s unwavering dedication has made a lasting impact. Thank you, Steve, for your outstanding service both within Covenant Health and throughout Lubbock!

Celebrating one year of the Relational Health Center! In just 12 months, we've made a tremendous impact, serving 12,000 unique patients and facilitating 75,000 encounters, including: • 58,000 virtual visits • 13,000 outpatient visits • 2,000 partial hospitalizations • 1,000 intensive outpatient visits Together with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry, we're transforming pediatric care and mental health support for children and families in our community.

Help us congratulate the following nurses on receiving the South Plains Great 25 Nurses award. The award recognizes registered nurses in Lubbock and surrounding areas who exemplify nursing excellence through service, care, and leadership. We are so proud of these nurses and blessed to have them on our team. Thank you for all you do! Gisele N. Bazan, MSN, RN, CCRN - Nurse Manager, Nephrology - Covenant Medical Center Lacota Bryant, RN - Relief Charge Nurse/Preceptor, Palliative Medicine - Covenant Medical Center Amy Casares, BSN, RN - Charge Nurse, Oncology - Covenant Medical Center Emilia C. Garcia, DNP, RNC-NIC - Neonatal Program Manager - Covenant Children’s Hospital Jennifer Huber, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM - Nurse Manager, Women’s Services - Covenant Medical Center Andrew Johnston, MSN, RN - Nurse Manager - Covenant Medical Center Matthew Burton Mitchell, MSN, RN - Director of Nursing - Covenant Medical Center Tiffany Whetzel, MBA, MSN, RN, OCN - Nurse Manager, Palliative Medicine - Covenant Medical Center

Since 2019, over 4,000 robotic procedures have been performed at Covenant Medical Center (CMC) alone. Dr. Caleb Sallee, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at CMC and General Surgeon at SWAT Surgical, uses the da Vinci Surgical System to enhance patient care with: - Better patient outcomes - Shorter hospital stays - Faster recovery and regain of function - Precise, minimally invasive techniques #TechnologyTuesday

Congratulations to the 31 Covenant School of Nursing students who graduated on Friday! We’re incredibly proud of this amazing class and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their nursing careers. Best of luck on this exciting new journey!