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Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC), a member of the Steward Health Care family, is expanding access to care in the community with the addition of multiple new physicians (Family Medicine, OB/GYN, General Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery). This expansion in services means patients have easier access when seeking medical care close to home. “We are delighted to have these skilled physicians join ...
September 19 2019
ORMC Invites the Community to Run for the Cause
ODESSA – (Sept. 17, 2019) – Odessa Regional Medical Center and Pink the Basin will host the sixth annual Cups for a Cause 10k/5k on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, located at 6901 Texas 191 Frontage Rd . Each September, ORMC partners with Pink the Basin to host Cups for a Cause, a fundraiser that also helps to raise breast cancer awareness for women throughout...
August 4 2019
Power Restored to Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa Regional Medical Center’s power was restored on 5:30 pm Sunday after intermittent electrical outages took place around 2:30 pm. ORMC went into emergency power during this time, and took all precautions necessary to assure patient safety. As a result, the power outage had no adverse impact on patient care. ...
In celebration of our Emergency Medical Service, Odessa Regional Medical Center will host an inaugural “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards Ceremony on May 30th at ORMC. Odessa Regional Medical Center, a Steward family hospital, will recognize selected Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers for going “above and beyond” in their interactions with patients in the community. To nominate a local...
For third year in a row, voted Best of the Basin by the community for excellence in patient service and care Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) - a Steward family hospital - was voted best hospital in the Permian Basin region by News West 9 (KWES-TV) in its Best of Basin 2019. The Best of Basin designation is an opportunity for the general public to vote on the best institutions around the bas...
Odessa Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Michelle Brindley. The addition of Brindley enhances access to care in the community for patients of Steward Health Care. Steward is one of the world’s leading accountable care organizations that focuses on providing high-quality, affordable care at the right place, and at the right time, in a convenient, and close-to-...
Odessa Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome T.M. Hughes III, MD. Dr. Hughes is dedicated to ensuring that his urology patients receive the highest quality care possible and guiding them through their medical needs. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Urology and has a special clinical interest in treating all areas of urology for men and women and believes that eac...
November 19 2018
ORMC Hosting Free Men's Health Event at Westlake Ace Hardware
Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is hosting a free event to promote men’s health and early detection at Westlake Ace Hardware Friday, November 30, 2018. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4652 East University Boulevard in Odessa, Texas. ORMC will be cooking free lunch and providing free men’s health screenings, including lab work and a GI screening questionnaire, to those wh...
Odessa Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Shana Turbyfill. The addition of Turbyfill enhances access to care in the community for patients of Steward Health Care. Steward is one of the world’s leading accountable care organizations that focuses on providing high-quality, affordable care at the right place, and at the right time, in a convenient, and close-to-h...
Odessa Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Vicky Bakhos Webb, MD. The addition of Dr. Webb enhances access to care in the community for patients of Steward Health Care. Steward is one of the world’s leading accountable care organizations that focuses on providing high-quality, affordable care at the right place, and at the right time, in a convenient, and close...
October 18 2018
ORMC Rehab Unit Turns 10 Years Old
The Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Rehabilitation Unit is turning ten years old as of October 1, 2018. The rehabilitation unit is a comprehensive inpatient program that helps people adjust their lifestyles and accept physical limits caused by strokes, brain injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and other limiting medical conditions. In conjunction with the ten year r...
October 5 2018
ORMC To Host Crosstown Rivalry Tailgate
Odessa Regional Medical Center, a Steward family hospital, will host a free crosstown rivalry tailgate before the Odessa High School Bronchos versus Permian Panthers football game on Friday, October 12, 2018. The tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be held in both Ratliff Stadium parking lots. The tailgate will include: • Free food and beverages • Lawn games • Music p...
September 26 2018
What you Need to Know About Radiology Technology
Have you noticed all the different names used to describe Radiology lately? It is referred to as X-Ray, Medical Imaging, and yes, Radiology. The words X-Ray and Radiology actually refer to examinations that use radiation (x-rays) to produce the image. Examples of these exams are Chest x-rays, Portable x-rays, Mammograms, and CT exams. The term Medical Imaging refers to all examinations performe...
September 17 2018
Running for a Cause
Saturday morning individuals from around the Permian Basin took part in Cups for a Cause, a 5K/10K run that benefited Pink the Basin. Before the race began, participants and their families enjoyed activities including face painting, yoga, a silent auction, a breast cancer survivor VIP tent and performances from local high schools. During the race, businesses set up stations around the route to p...
Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) announced today that it has achieved Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. According to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, this distinction places ORMC within the top 10 percent of all hospitals evaluated for the exceptional care of mothers during labor and delivery. “We ...
August 17 2018
When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Room
It’s important to be prepared for an emergency involving your child before one happens. There are steps you can take prior to and during an emergency to prepare your family. First, it’s important to know when a situation warrants a visit to the emergency room (ER). If your child is having difficulty breathing, is disoriented or has a cut that won’t stop bleeding, these all warrant a trip to the ...
Dr. Gandra helps expand access to care in the Permian Basin
Speech, language, and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. Permian Basin parents are encouraged to learn the warning signs and seek help early during “May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month.”
A local hospital is taking a new approach to heart health with a procedure that significantly reduces recovery time for cardiac catheterization procedures.
Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. May is American Stroke Month and according to the American Stroke Association, high blood pressure correlates to a higher risk of stroke.
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