ORMC introduces the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System
Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the next frontier for minimally invasive surgery, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. This step will continue to provide groundbreaking robotic technology to residents of the Permian Basin and surrounding communities.
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Treatments at Glenwood Regional Medical Center
A multidisciplinary approach to digestive diseases is achieved through close collaboration with surgeons, hematologists and oncologists, radiologists, and other specialties throughout the medical center. Glenwood's endoscopy facility provides minimal wait time for patients requiring a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening.
Steward and Salt Lake Regional Orthopedic Surgeon Named “Humanitarian of the Year”
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Honors Aaron Hofmann, MD, founder of Operation Walk Utah
Odessa Regional Medical Center Hosts FREE Orthopedic Seminar
Odessa Regional Medical Center is hosting a free health education seminar to discuss hip and knee joint replacement at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the ORMC East Campus Auditorium, located at 515 Adams Ave. in Odessa (corner of 5th and Adams).
Total joint replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed and successful operations in orthopedics. It is also one of the most cost-effective procedures in all of medicine. This seminar will discuss:
Carney Hospital Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ For the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Dorchester, MA November 7, 2019 – Carney Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Carney Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Dorchester, MA- November is National Diabetes Awareness month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day, a time to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on our families, friends, patients and community.
“Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterize by elevated levels of blood glucose (blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.” (WHO, int. 2018)
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Dorchester, MA- November is National Diabetes Awareness month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day, a time to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on our families, friends, patients and community.
“Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterize by elevated levels of blood glucose (blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.” (WHO, int. 2018)
Carney Hospital Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ For the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Dorchester, MA November 7, 2019 – Carney Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Carney Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.
ORMC staff members work with local organizations to “Stop the Bleed”
On Friday, November 1, Tonya Martin, Director of Emergency Services and EMS liaison at Odessa Regional Medical Center, partnered with other local organizations to train to community members to “Stop the Bleed.”
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.