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Posted on: September 15, 2021

[ARCHIVED] City of Odessa to Give Hospitals COVID-19 Funds From American Rescue Plan Act

Medical Center Hospital and Odessa Regional Medical Center will each receive American Rescue Plan Act funds from the city of Odessa to continue its fight against COVID-19 within the community.

City of Odessa to Give Medical Center Hospital, Odessa Regional Medical Center COVID-19 Funds from American Rescue Plan Act City council votes unanimously to give MCH $3 million, ORMC $1 Million

ODESSA, TEXAS – Medical Center Hospital and Odessa Regional Medical Center will each receive American Rescue Plan Act funds from the city of Odessa to continue its fight against COVID-19 within the community. The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to give MCH three million dollars and ORMC one million dollars. The money will be directly spent on patient-facing care, to help combat the staff shortage at both hospitals in the midst of this COVID-19 surge.

“Wealth isn’t always measured in dollar signs,” said Javier Joven, Mayor of Odessa. “Since the beginning of this pandemic, our hospitals and first responders have been in this fight against this terrible virus. Our community has faith and trust in all of our medical community to guide us through this trying time. These monies needed to be dedicated to the fight against COVID-19. It will go a long way in assisting in this fight. #Odessastrong - together we’re stronger.”

“Simply put, this money will directly help save lives in the fight against COVID-19,” said Russell Tippin, President and CEO, Medical Center Health System. ”We cannot express our gratitude enough to the city council and city leaders. They have been true partners to our hospitals since the beginning of the pandemic and we are so appreciative of their continued trust and faith as we continue to fight this terrible virus.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the financial support from the City of Odessa as granted by the members of our City Council,” said Stacey Brown, President, Odessa Regional Medical Center. “The fact that we received unanimous support from the members was such a morale boost to our facility, physicians and staff. It validated their commitment to Odessa Regional Medical Center and our joint fight against COVID-19 in our community.”

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