Odessa health official seeks re election to District 5 board
Board member since 2011 on the Medical Center Health System District 5 board discusses career in finance and health care He grew up in Odessa and Abilene and has a ABBA in accounting from McMurry University He and wife Lori celebrate 39th anniversary in May They have son Chris and twin daughters Sarah and Jayme Sarah is expecting a grandchild in June Jayme works for the Waco Symphony Orchestra He supports expanding urgent care via the 1115 Waiver to reduce ER visits and maintain patient health along with continued funding for retirees health plans and safety net care The candidate emphasizes giving back to the community and improving regional health care through MCHS
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Hallmark seeks Odessa office with focus on integrity and responsible growth
Odessa candidate says 45 years in the city with Real Estate Appraiser expertise and theology degree aims to restore trust in hospital decisions. He questions aggressive expansion, court battles, and buying doctors' offices, pledging to fund needs through alternatives and safeguard local workers during downturns. He notes the oilfield economy and opposes trying to turn Odessa into Dallas.
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Molland Seeks Office to Protect Employees and Improve Care
Julie Molland, medical practice administrator and Canyon High School, UT Permian Basin alumna, seeks office to defend employee rights and ensure fiscal use of tax dollars. She targets healthcare cuts for retired MCH employees, expansion of clinics, high property purchases, and staffing shortages while pledging collaboration with hospital admin to improve community care.
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District board faces questions on surgical residency program
The board did not vote on joining a surgical residency program, leaving the decision to CEO Bill Webster and leadership. Ellis and supporters argue the board should have posted deliberate and acted on delegation of authority. Community physicians and the Odessa Chamber aided the program, but questions remain about the level of community physician support. See ELECTION Page 6A
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Webster's Decision Molland and Dr Ellis Regional Chairman
Webster announces decision naming Molland and Dr Neal Ellis as regional chairmen amid shifting market conditions. The move signals strategic realignment as leadership prepares for upcoming industry changes and market dynamics.
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