Community Health Center
Healthy Living: It all starts with education
The Community Health Center (CHC) at Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is committed to the health education of our community and to inspire the healthiest lifestyle each person can live. We provide a wide range of health services for infants, children and adults of any age.
Our services include chronic disease self-management courses (Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Heart Disease), Nutrition classes with a Registered Dietitian, Lactation Support and Services with a Certified Lactation Consultant and Newborn Discharge Education including Infant First Aid, choking and CPR.
Pre- Diabetes and Diabetes Education (Type I and Type II)
- One-on-one Pre-Assessment
- Diabetes educators and Registered Dietitian available
- In-person or On-line sessions available
- Referral by provider required
Gestational Diabetes Education (Diabetes in Pregnancy)
- Diet and Nutrition education
- Registered Dietitian available
- In-person or On-line sessions available
- Referral by provider required
Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition and dietary guidance provided by Registered Dietitian
- In-person or On-line sessions available
- Referral by provider required
Courtesy Pregnancy Test
- Free pregnancy testing
- Information on local Obstetricians and community resources
- Information on delivering your baby at ORMC
- Medicaid application Assistance
Nurse Newborn Visit and Mommy Discharge Follow-up with Certified Lactation Consultant
- Newborn Checkup 3-5 days after discharge from ORMC
- Breastfeeding/Lactation support
- Bottle Feeding/Pumping support
- Bilirubin (Jaundice), blood oxygen and weight check
Newborn Discharge Education Course
- Courtesy service for families delivering at ORMC
- Learn about infant First-Aid for Choking and CPR
- Learn about the Period of Purple Crying
- Helpful tips on caring for your newborn at home and integrating into your environment
- A must-have course before you take your newborn home
Outpatient Infusion Services
- Iron Sucrose (Venofer) infusion
- Lipid infusion
- IV hydration
- Referral by provider required
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Closed daily 12:00pm – 1:00pm
432-582-8976
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