Scenic Mountain Medical Center to Host Re-Grand Opening for Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
September 7, 2023BIG SPRING, Texas— Scenic Mountain Medical Center will host a re-grand opening for the Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine on September 7th, 2023 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. The Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:50 pm. We will be holding this ceremony at 1601 W 11th Pl, Big Spring, TX 79720. Scenic Mountain’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbari...
SCENIC MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER AMENDS VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
November 11, 2021As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline throughout our community, Scenic Mountain Medical Center is pleased to share modifications to our Visitor Policy, effective Nov. 8, 2021. In line with guidance provided by the CDC and the Texas State Department of Health related to COVID-19, SMMC will have the following visitor restrictions for COVID patients: One visitor for adult COVID pat...
Steward Health Care Adds Joe Deschryver As South Regional President
June 21, 2021DeSchryver – a 20-year industry veteran – to oversee Steward Health Care operations across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas DALLAS (June 21, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and -led healthcare network, has added Joe DeSchryver as Regional President, Steward Health Care, South Region. DeSchryver brings 20 years of experience operating acute care hospitals an...
Scenic Mountain employee receives donation from Steward after home fire
May 25, 2021A fellow Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) employee is counting his blessings after losing his home because of a fire on April 3. David Deasis, plant operations tech of 10 years at Scenic Mountain, received a $5,000 donation from the Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation to help with expenses while he found a new home. “On Easter morning I was woken up by a knock on my door and my apa...
ORMC nurses and Scenic Mountain nurse recognized by the Permian Basin Great 25 Nurses
May 7, 2021Four of Odessa Regional Medical Center’s nurses and one Scenic Mountain nurse have been recognized by the Permian Basin Great 25 Nurses. The local nonprofit organization recognizes outstanding nurses in the Permian Basin. Nominations were submitted online and reviewed by the Permian Basin Great 25 nurses Board of Directors and a community panel of non-clinical individuals. Nurses were acknowledged...
SMMC Mobile Community Vaccine Clinic
April 26, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center will host a mobile community vaccine clinic on Friday at Porters Grocery Store, located at 501 Birdwell Lane in Big Spring. Mobile Vaccine Clinic Schedule: 1st Doses – Friday, April 30th from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 2nd Doses – Wednesday, May 26th from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Effective March 29, individuals 16 years and older are eligible to receive the vaccine in Texas. The T...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Reopens to Visitors
April 6, 2021On Wednesday (April 7, 2021), Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) will reopen its facility to visitors. Visitors for patients admitted with COVID-19 will still be restricted, but will be opened up for all other patients during set visiting hours. “Decreasing positivity rates and hospitalization rates in our community related to COVID-19, as well as more people receiving the vaccine, makes us fee...
SCENIC MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER FULLY OPERATIONAL THROUGHOUT PHONE SERVICE OUTAGE CAUSED BY ROAD CONSTRUCTION
March 30, 2021What: Scenic Mountain Medical Center is fully operational and continuing to serve patients through a temporary phone outage caused by nearby road construction. Because 911 and internet service has been impacted by the outage, patients should immediately seek medical care in the event of an emergency. AT&T officials have advised the hospital that service should resume by 8 p.m. CT. Today is Nat...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Community Vaccine Updates
March 25, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center will host three drive-thru vaccination clinics in April for 1st doses on the following dates: • 1st Doses - Monday, April 12th from 4p-7p • 1st Doses - Monday, April 19th from 4p-7p • 1st Doses - Monday, April 26th from 4p-7p The drive-thru clinics will ...
Texas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29
March 23, 2021All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone ...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Community Vaccine Clinic Dates
March 16, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center will hold drive-thru community vaccine clinics on the following dates: 1st Doses - Thursday, March 18 from 9 am - noon 1st Doses - Friday, March 19 from 9 am - noon 1st Doses - Monday, March 22 from 4 pm - 7 pm The drive-thru clinic will be held at Scenic Mountain Medical Center - Whatley Plaza (North Driveway Entrance on Martin Luther King Blvd) located at 1601 W....
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Continues to Serve the Big Spring Community
March 5, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center is pleased to announce over 1,000 individuals received the COVID-19 vaccine from its community clinic this week. “The clinic ran smoothly on March 3 and March 4 with an average time per car under 1 hour from arrival to departure. The team at SMMC did an excellent job running an efficient operation. We would also like to thank volunteers from Howard College and thank ...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Community Vaccine Clinic Dates
March 1, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center is pleased to announce that we have first dose vaccines in stock. We will hold drive-thru community vaccine clinics on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9 am to 4 pm and on Thursday, March 4th from 9 am – noon at Scenic Mountain Medical Center - Whatley Plaza (North Driveway Entrance on Martin Luther King Blvd) located at 1601 W. 11th Place in Big Spring. 1,800 first dose Pf...
Scenic Mountain Expands Visitor Access
February 25, 2021The health and safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and our communities remain our top priority at Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC). Therefore, in line with the latest guidance provided by the CDC and the Texas Department of State Health related to COVID-19, we maintain limited visitor policy for the following areas. Visitor Policies - Effective Monday, March 1, 2021 End-of-life pati...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Hosts Virtual Lecture on Postpartum Depression
February 8, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center invites the community to attend a virtual lecture to discuss Postpartum Depression on Thursday, February 25 from noon to 1:00 pm. The lecture will be led and presented by Erich Byerly, M.D. in Obstetrics and Gynecology. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 8 women report symptoms of depression after giving birth. Postpartum depressi...
Scenic Mountain Medical Group Welcomes Local Family Nurse Practitioner, Jonathan Morales
January 28, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Group is pleased to welcome Jonathan Morales, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Jonathan has 15 years of healthcare experience encompassing emergency medicine, hospice, orthopedics and post-surgical care. His practice is developed around his ability to treat patients using evidence-based practices and interventions. He believes patient education is the fundamental ...
Midland Health Allocates 800 COVID Vaccines to the Big Spring Community
January 26, 2021On Tuesday, January 26th, Midland Health graciously allocated 800 of the Pfizer vaccines to Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) to aid in vaccinating the Big Spring and surrounding communities. Scenic Mountain will hold a community vaccination clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 - 28, from 10 am to 4 pm at Scenic Mountain Medical Center Whatley Plaza, located on the northwest corner of ...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Hosts Virtual Lecture on Prenatal Care
January 26, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center invites the community to attend a virtual lecture to discuss Prenatal Care on Tuesday, February 2 from noon to 1:00 pm. The lecture will be led and presented by Gabrielle Rich, D.O. in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prenatal care helps prevent complications and inform women about important steps they can take to protect their infant and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Doctor...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Will Begin Community Vaccination of Phase 1B for Vaccine Distribution
January 7, 2021Scenic Mountain Medical Center – a Steward Family Hospital, will begin its community vaccination clinic for the Moderna vaccine as part of Phase 1B of vaccine distribution on Friday, January 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at Scenic Mountain Medical Center Suite E (located at 1608 W. FM 700 in Big Spring, directly behind the hospital). Vaccines offered on walk-in basis only. Once arrived, individuals ...
Scenic Mountain Medical Center to Hold Two Virtual Hiring Events in January
January 5, 2021BIG SPRING, Texas— Scenic Mountain Medical Center – a Steward Family Hospital, will host a virtual hiring event for healthcare workers seeking new career opportunities on Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th. In lieu of in-person interviews, recruiters will utilize video conferencing and phone interviews to meet with candidates who are interested in furthering their career with Stewar...