Recent Posts in Covenant 100 Category

Please look for the monthly Covenant Health Centennial articles in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in the back of Section A. They are featured on the third Sundays of the month, through January 2019. View recent editions: February 14, 2019 December 21, ...

Watch the extended trailer for Keeping the Covenant: 100 Years of Faith and Healing. You can view the full documentary here: tv.kttz.org/local-productions/keeping-the-covenant/

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As we look back on Covenant's century of health care on the South Plains, we appreciate all who made 2018 so special, including these who gave their personal well wishes.

Dr. Paul Walter discusses the pioneer cardiologists who put Lubbock on the map and the many cardiac firsts in the region at Covenant Health.

Chris Shaver discusses Covenant Health being a great place to work and a great place for caregivers to find their higher calling.

Richard Parks discusses the comprehensive ministry improvement project and the investment into the region to better serve patients.

Kelly McDaniel discusses the commitment to celebrate the Christian heritage of Covenant Health.

Walt Cathey discusses how Covenant is balancing the quality and service endeavor that patients want.

Roger Key discusses the blending of the cultures of St. Mary and Methodist Hospitals during the Covenant merger.

Kristen Kothmann discusses the impact of Covenant Health on the region and how the values of the ministry attract like-minded caregivers.

Ethel McLeod discusses how the merger eased the way for patients seeking healthcare.

Danny Johnston discusses how the merger assisted in serving patients in under-served regions, closer to their homes.

Rod Ponton discusses his grandfather’s role in starting Lubbock Sanitarium and the nursing school 100 years ago.

Sig Hutchinson discusses his grandfather’s role in helping grow Lubbock Sanitarium and the city of Lubbock.

Alan White discusses the duplication of efforts by the hospitals in the time period leading up to the merger.

Dan Pope discusses the ‘arms race’ that led to the need for the merger of Methodist and St. Mary hospitals and how the cultures fit together.

Don Abbe discusses the early beginnings of the Lubbock Sanitarium and the Plains Hospital along with their mergers and name changes.

Sharon Prather discusses putting together the group of Methodist and St. Mary representatives to discover any deal breakers that might halt the merger.

Jake Henry discusses the growth of St. Mary of the Plains under the leadership of Sister Maureen Van der Zee.

Charlie Trimble discusses how Sister Maureen Van der Zee, St. Mary of the Plains administrator, had a special effect on the people she worked around.

Ethel McLeod discusses George Brewer and his influence on Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Frank Ryburn discusses his memories of long-time Methodist Hospital administrator, George Brewer.

Dr. Teb Thames discusses a humorous incident he encountered with George Brewer, Methodist Hospital administrator.

Van and Cindy May discuss the importance of Covenant Health in their lives and how the caregivers saved her life. Twice.