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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.

At Covenant Health, every moment matters. Here's a powerful example of compassion shown by our ED Technician, Jacob Bayouth, during a challenging interaction with a patient. “We had a patient come into the Emergency Department with anxiety. She frequently visits the ED and is known to be highly aggressive. Typically, she bangs on the walls and door and screams profanity at the staff, and this visit was no different. During this visit, we had a patient just down the hall who was in their final moments. The whole family was in the room saying their goodbyes. Meanwhile, our anxious patient continued to scream profanity and bang on the door. Our physician ordered some medication to help calm her down and keep her safe from harming herself further. A group gathered by her door to help hold her while she received the medication. Our ED Tech, Jacob Bayouth, was part of this group. At this time, the patient could not be relaxed by anyone who had entered her room. When Jacob entered the room, he spoke calmly and compassionately to her as he guided her back to her stretcher. He gently placed his hand on her shoulder and reassured her that the medication would help her feel at ease and get the rest that she desperately needed. I don’t know specifically what he said to her as I was not directly in the room, but whatever it was, it helped her. The patient was immediately compliant and took the medication willingly. She calmed down a short time later. I was very impressed to see how he handled the situation with such professionalism and compassion. He treated her with such dignity and displayed our values here at Covenant. He is an outstanding young man, and we are so thankful to have him on our team.” -Vanessa Milam, CMC ED Nurse Manager #EveryMomentMatters

Our team is expanding! Join our Covenant Health Virtual Hiring Event on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Available roles include all patient-facing positions, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and nursing roles in New Mexico and Texas. Register: https://lnkd.in/eqajBDsF #workatprovidence #provevent #provnm #provtx #ProvidenceFamily #ProvJobs

At Covenant Health, our commitment to health for a better world continues to grow. In 2023, we proudly contributed $100 million to benefit our communities in Texas and New Mexico. Learn more about our efforts below. #annualreport