Covenant Health

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!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Onukogu, our new medical oncologist, to Covenant Health! Board-certified with six years of experience, he is passionate about patient care in community oncology and advancing medical science through clinical research and trials. Dr. Onukogu completed his specialty training at Boston University’s Roger Williams Medical Center, focusing on hematology oncology. He practices general hematology oncology and treats a diverse range of cases, including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Onukogu serves as president and CEO of Jamii Healthcare, a nonprofit dedicated to improving community health literacy. This global initiative promotes preventive health through cancer screenings and education about cardiovascular risk factors. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities like running and soccer, as well as traveling with family and friends. Dr. Onukogu is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 806-725-5101.

We've officially kicked-off our Champions for Children fundraiser! For the next two weeks, you and your family can support the life-saving work of Covenant Children's by visiting participating businesses across the South Plains, including: • The United Family (United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos) • House of Flowers • Giorgio's Pizza • Keva Juice • 7 Brew Coffee • Mighty Wash • One Guy from Italy • Taco Villa • Tea2Go To learn more of donate now, visit give.covenanthealth.org.

From robotic surgery to groundbreaking treatments, our state-of-the-art technologies are revolutionizing patient care at Covenant Health. Join us for Technology Tuesdays as we dive into these advanced technological procedures across various specialties, showcasing how we’re transforming care in our region.

Congratulations to Pulmonologist Dr. Brian Williams and his team on reaching a major milestone—performing their 100th ION procedure! This advanced robotic assisted technology allows us to catch early diagnoses of lung cancer, reach deeper and smaller areas, and make more precise diagnoses. With earlier detection comes faster treatment, helping us provide the best care possible for our patients.

Welcome back to our Covenant School of Nursing students after a well-deserved summer break! Our Module 8 students are in their final eight weeks and kicking off the school year with intense Mock Code practice in our simulation center, preparing them for real-world experiences. Meanwhile, our Module 4, third semester students are diving into their studies and preparing for their first exam. Good luck to all our students this semester, and a huge thank you to our instructors for their support and guidance!

We’re excited to announce the opening of our hospital-based school at Covenant Children’s. This program ensures our long-term patients can continue their education and stay on track academically while receiving treatment for severe illnesses or injuries. The classroom, along with our full-time certified teacher, provides these patients with comprehensive educational support and enrichment, including tutoring, cognitive training and brain engagement, and STEM learning. Thank you to our generous donors who made this program possible, including Abell-Hanger Foundation, Betenbough Homes, J.F. Maddox Foundation, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, H-E-B, and James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation. Together, we’re making education a vital part of the healing process.

We're excited to announce Hospice of Lubbock has been honored with the SHPBest Superior Performer Patient Satisfaction Award for 2023, ranking in the top 20% nationwide. We're very proud of our dedicated caregivers and their commitment to exceptional patient care.