What happened: The Midland County Hospital District Board of Directors met on June 26.

Why it matters: The board received updates on quality of care, facility improvements, and upcoming changes in ER staffing.

Key points:

  • New board member: Jeremy Bishop was officially sworn in as the District 2 representative, replacing Dwain Tomlin, who did not seek reelection in November.

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  • Community health needs: Bruce Lockwood with PRC, a healthcare consulting firm, presented the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. The report outlines local health trends and priorities to guide future hospital and public health planning.

  • Facility master plan: Vice President of Facility Services Abraham Bejil gave an update on Phase II construction and Phase III planning, along with a budget overview for long-term campus upgrades.

  • Patient experience: Vice President of Quality and Patient Experience Nancy Hill presented the Q1 2025 Patient Experience Report and the March 2025 Quality and Patient Safety Scorecard.

  • New ER provider: President and CEO Stephen Bowerman announced that TeamHealth will take over ER physician services on September 1. He said many local ER providers are expected to join the new group and continue serving Midland Memorial.

Editor’s note: Meeting minutes are not released until board approval at the following meeting. As a result, The Permian Press could not access the June 26 minutes until after the July 31 meeting.