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“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: https://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!

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.