Your generosity is improving the health of our community
Because you trusted us with what matters most
This past year, impact began with you.
Because you chose to give, patients and families across West Texas and eastern New Mexico experienced care that was timely, compassionate and close to home. Your generosity supported caregivers, strengthened existing programs and was foundational in bringing state-of-the-art care to our region.
What makes this year especially meaningful is the trust behind every gift. You trusted us to steward your generosity with care and intention. You allowed us to take part in something deeply personal and use it to help transform the way we deliver care at Covenant Health. That trust is something we never take lightly.
This report reflects what your support made possible. You will read stories that represent the lives you touched and the moments of healing that would not have happened without you – from creating a healing space for the tiniest, most fragile babies to providing supportive resources that help patients maintain comfort and dignity during cancer treatments.
Thank you for your partnership, your compassion and the role you play in strengthening care close to home. It is a privilege to take part in the impact your generosity makes possible.
We see the care our donors make possible every day, from lives saved to children’s smiles. We are wholeheartedly grateful for your generosity and vision.
With gratitude,
Emily Young Chief Philanthropy Officer Covenant Health Foundation
2025 by the numbers
10 new electroencephalogram machines were added to diagnose more patients and support quicker neurological care.
200 scholarships totaling $171,750 were awarded to nursing students at the Covenant School of Nursing.
Donors generously gave to fund the Small Baby NICU, supporting lifesaving care for the most fragile patients.
Total amount donated $6,492,309.06
Where every ounce matters in the fight for our tiniest patients
When Magnolia arrived weighing less than 3 pounds, her family found care and compassion at Covenant Children’s.
Meagan and Shaun Wied were busy parents of three when they found out they were expecting a new addition to their family.
“I was a bit apprehensive about being pregnant at 40,” Meagan said, “but several other moms who had babies later in life offered helpful insight, which encouraged me.”
Early in the pregnancy, doctors noticed the Wieds’ baby was measuring small. By 32 weeks, Meagan’s blood pressure spiked, and she was admitted to the hospital. Just three days later, baby Magnolia “Maggie” was born via emergency cesarean section, weighing only 2 pounds, 8.6 ounces.
The first chapter in a beautiful new life
The days that followed were mixed with uncertainty and hope as Meagan and Shaun adjusted to life in the neonatal intensive care unit. Each moment became meaningful in its own way.
Every NICU parent learns to celebrate the small things: a bed upgrade, coming off oxygen, or a few extra grams gained at the nightly weigh-in. “You end up celebrating every little victory, not just for your own child, but for all the families in the NICU,” said Meagan.
That sense of shared hope and strength carried the Wieds through. “It’s incredibly hard to leave your baby behind every night,” Meagan said, “but we trusted the nurses, doctors and staff with her care. They didn’t just care for Maggie. They took care of us, too.”
Magnolia spent five weeks in Covenant Children’s NICU, surrounded by expert care and a team that walked closely with her family every step of the way.
“It’s incredibly hard to leave your baby behind every night, but we trusted the nurses, doctors and staff with her care. They didn’t just care for Maggie. They took care of us, too.”
-- Meagan Wied, mother of Magnolia
Wrapped in love, Magnolia continues to grow stronger under the expert care of her NICU team.
Meagan Wied holds baby Magnolia during her five-week stay in the NICU at Covenant Children’s.
Meeting the need with compassion, expertise and dedication
The Small Baby NICU ensures our region is ready with space, tools and clinicians trained to save the smallest lives.
Babies born before 30 weeks face a higher risk of complications and need a clinical space designed just for them – quieter, more controlled and full of specialized support.
For families, those first moments can feel overwhelming. There’s fear, uncertainty and the ache of leaving your newborn in someone else’s care. But, when that space is thoughtfully designed, every detail sends a message: Your baby is safe here.
A regional haven for babies born too early and families looking for hope
The need for a dedicated Small Baby NICU was clear, and our community responded. Thanks to your generosity, the Small Baby NICU came to life. Designed with intention, this new unit reflects everything families like the Wieds hoped for: a place where the smallest babies receive focused care in a calm, supportive environment. From thoughtful lighting and noise control to private rooms and specialized technology, every element was created to help fragile infants grow stronger and families feel more at ease.
“Whether it’s a few days or a few months, every baby in the NICU deserves extra love and specialized care.”
-- Meagan Wied, Magnolia’s mom
Premature birth affects 1 in 10 babies in the U.S., often requiring advanced care from the very first breath.
Babies born between 22 and 27 weeks face the most critical challenges and need the highest level of care.
Board-certified neonatologists guide expert care for our tiniest and most medically fragile patients.
Because of donors like you, the Small Baby NICU is no longer just a vision. It’s a fully realized space where the most fragile babies receive care designed just for them. With private rooms, low lighting, specialized monitoring and the latest neonatal technology, this unit offers a protected environment where healing begins.
From delicate starts to bright futures, right here at home
Families now have the privacy to hold, bond with and care for their babies. The quiet surroundings help support brain development, stable breathing and weight gain. Staff have the space and essential tools to act quickly and confidently.
This space fills a critical gap in care for our region. It brings expert support and deep compassion to families during their most vulnerable moments.
Most importantly, parents facing the scariest days of their lives can be confident they’ll have the right care at the right time.
This space stands as a promise to every family: Their baby matters, they are not alone, and this community believes in fighting for life at its smallest and most sacred.
Top: A private NICU room offers advanced, individualized care for our tiniest patients.
Bottom: The family bonding room offers a quiet space where families can stay close to their baby.
Our NICU is designated as a Level IV facility, providing the most advanced neonatal care available.
This is the only Small Baby NICU between Fort Worth and Phoenix, providing specialized care when every moment matters.
With the right care, babies born extremely early can achieve more than a 90% survival rate.
Curtis’s heart for living fully
For Curtis Hogan, commitment to health and adventure was a way of life. When his heart needed help, expert care was close to home.
Curtis Hogan is the kind of person who makes the most of every moment. A successful businessman and lifelong Lubbock local, he’s been married for 32 years and is the proud father of two college-aged children. Curtis loves adventure, travel, hunting and fishing. His drive shows in everything he does, especially his commitment to fitness.
A life fueled by purpose and determination
After setting out on a health journey, Curtis became a regular at cycle classes, sometimes riding twice a day. Staying active wasn’t just a routine. It was part of how he showed up for his family and the life he loves.
The dedication that may have saved his life
“I was about 10 minutes into a 45-minute ride, and I knew I’d had it. It hurt so bad,” Curtis recalled. He was having a heart attack, but in typical fashion, he pushed through, finished the class and carried on with his week, including work and travel plans.
When he returned home from his travel, Curtis called his longtime physician, Nilesh D. Patel, M.D., a Covenant Medical Group internist. Within minutes of reviewing lab results, Dr. Patel told him to go to the emergency room without delay. When Curtis arrived at the Covenant Emergency Department, the caregivers quickly recognized the urgency and moved him without delay to the cardiac catheterization lab.
He remained awake while the cardiology team worked through a complex procedure, placing four wires to restore blood flow to his heart. Using a small entry point in his wrist, cardiologists were able to reach his heart without surgery, allowing for a faster, less invasive approach. Throughout it all, nurses and staff found small but meaningful ways to reassure him, adjusting what they could, answering his jokes with smiles and making sure his family was close by.
Top: Curtis embraced fitness and routine, never imagining that commitment would one day save his life.
Bottom: With his family by his side, Curtis is grateful for the moments and milestones he’s still here to share.
“I told them, ‘I’m not ready to die. I want to see my daughter walk down the aisle,’” Curtis said. “They were nurturing and kind. People like that make you feel safe. That’s their calling.”
During his short hospital stay, what stood out most to Curtis was that this level of care extended far beyond the procedure itself. Environmental services staff paused their work to ask if he needed anything. Nutrition and transport teams checked on his comfort. Every interaction reflected a shared commitment to caring for the whole person.
Across our region, more people are needing advanced heart care as populations age and heart conditions are detected earlier, making readiness and access more important than ever.
Today, Curtis is back to living life fully, taking fishing trips to Alaska and grateful for the care that allowed him to return to the life and people that matter most.
Sustaining this level of heart care requires continued investment in the people, technology and spaces that make it possible. As the need for advanced cardiac care grows across our region, donor partnership ensures that when the next patient comes through our doors, this same readiness and compassion are there to meet them.
We are grateful for the supporters who make this care possible, and we invite you to join our new cath lab campaign to ensure more patients receive lifesaving treatment.
“From the nurses to the cleaning staff to the person delivering meals, everyone went above and beyond. I don’t have one negative thing to say. Everything was over an eight and closer to a 10.”
-- Curtis Hogan, grateful patient
Top: Back to adventure, Curtis returned to the open water, thankful for the care that made this moment possible.
Bottom: Today Curtis is living fully again, carrying gratitude for every day his heart keeps pace with his life.
JOE ARRINGTON
Danielle’s story: Cancer didn’t define her; it inspired a community
Danielle Bollinger is a wife, a mother and someone deeply rooted in her faith and community. She is raising two daughters with her husband and spends her time on the sidelines as a basketball mom, fully present in the busy, everyday rhythms of family life.
The words she never expected to hear
With no family history, cancer was never something Danielle imagined would interrupt her life. But routine testing led to unexpected results. “I didn’t think it would ever happen,” she said. When those answers came, questions followed quickly. “I wanted to know right then. How big was it? What was wrong? What’s wrong with me?”
Care that carried her forward
From the beginning, Danielle found reassurance at Covenant Health’s Joe Arrington Cancer Center. She already trusted her providers at Covenant, but her experience at JACC deepened that confidence. “I got my strength from my health care providers, nurses and doctors, for sure,” she said. Surrounded by a care team that took time to listen and explain each step, Danielle felt loved and supported and knew she was right where she needed to be.
Protecting her identity
Danielle didn’t want her life to narrow to treatment rooms and appointments when so much of her life was still being lived outside them. She moved forward with hope and a determination to remain herself throughout treatment. One of her greatest fears was losing her hair. “I was terrified of losing my hair.
That’s my identity,” she said. When her doctor, Ibrahim Shalaby, M.D., introduced the cooling cap as an option, Danielle felt encouraged. She recalls the nurses standing beside her, reassuring her and carefully fitting the cap, reminding her, “We got this!”
“I definitely think it helped my mental health,” she said, sharing that keeping her hair helped her continue seeing herself beyond the diagnosis. While there was an adjustment period, she quickly found comfort in the process.
“Cancer is a scary word. I thought about my family. I wondered whether I would have it the rest of my life? Will I live or die? But I will tell you we have a God that protects.”
-- Danielle Bollinger, cancer survivor
Today Danielle is thriving. Her story became a powerful call to action when it was shared at Covenant’s 10th annual House Concert this past October. Community members gathered to raise more than $400,000 for cooling caps like the one Danielle used during her treatment. Because of that generosity, more patients at Joe Arrington Cancer Center can face cancer care with dignity and hold onto who they are.
Watch Danielle’s story here
Her story, our community
These moments capture Danielle’s life, journey and the community that rallied around her. Scan the QR code to watch Danielle share her story and see how donor-supported care at JACC helped her hold onto her identity.
Equipping sexual assault nurse examiners for the care only they can provide
Caregivers came together to fund tools that support SANE nurses and strengthen trauma-informed care for vulnerable patients.
SANE nurses step into some of the most difficult moments with the tools they need to deliver expert care.
When a patient arrives after experiencing sexual assault, care must begin with safety and dignity. At Covenant, that care is often provided by sexual assault nurse examiners, or SANE nurses who are specially trained to step into some of the most difficult moments a patient may ever face.
SANE nurses provide medical care, document injuries, collect evidence when appropriate and guide patients through their options, all while offering trauma-informed support. Their work spans Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Children’s emergency department and two Covenant freestanding emergency locations. These caregivers are on call across the region, responding whenever and wherever patients need them.
Standing with caregivers in critical moments
The camera previously used by the SANE nurses was cumbersome and limited, increasing stress for both patients and caregivers. Through Covenant Cares, a caregiver fundraising campaign, caregivers funded a modern SANE camera that has transformed the experience.
The new camera is lightweight, intuitive and integrated into a secure platform, protecting confidentiality while allowing clearer documentation. For patients, it feels less intimidating. For nurses, it restores confidence at critical moments.
The camera helps nurses document injuries that might otherwise go unseen.
This investment reflects the heart of Covenant Cares. Caregivers saw a need, came together and funded a solution that strengthens care and upholds dignity when it matters most.
“The
camera helps nurses document injuries that might otherwise go unseen.”
-- Donna Scott Tilley, SANE nurse
Supporting new life as more families welcome babies in our region
New bassinets are helping mothers and newborns stay close during life’s first moments, thanks to generous community support.
A mother’s touch, the sound of her voice and the comfort of being nearby all play a vital role in a newborn’s earliest sense of safety and connection.
At Covenant Plainview, that closeness is now easier to achieve, thanks to the addition of 10 new Nara bassinets purchased through the generosity of donors. Designed to keep babies safely positioned close to their mothers, the bassinets are already supporting families as they begin life together, fostering connection during those first meaningful hours.
Care that grows with our community
In recent years, Covenant Plainview has welcomed a growing number of births as families across the region turn to the hospital for trusted, compassionate care. The hospital has embraced this responsibility with intention, welcoming approximately 400 newborns each year. To meet this growth, Covenant Health has invested in significant renovations to the labor and delivery unit, ensuring the space reflects the level of care mothers and newborns deserve.
Covenant Plainview caregivers show off a new bassinet helping mothers and newborns stay close.
This progress is possible because donors chose to invest in the care of their community. Because of your generosity, Covenant Plainview can continue to serve as a regional hub for growing families. These new bassinets are a timely and meaningful commitment nurturing the next generation of families who will shape this special community for years to come.
“Receiving these new bassinets is more than an equipment upgrade — it’s an investment in the safety and comfort of our newest community members. For a rural hospital, donations like this are a blessing and allow us to carry out our Mission to serve others. Thank you to those who donated.”
-- Audrey Maldonado, RN, nurse manager, Women’s Services
2025 Covenant Health Foundation Board
Your partnership brings Covenant’s Mission to life, empowering caregivers to show compassion in life’s most vulnerable moments.
Officers
Dana Madison, D.N.P. Chair
Chad Henthorn
Vice Chair
Vince Vasquez
Finance Chair
Katie Salter
Finance Vice Chair
Samantha Delgado Secretary
Directors
Gabriel Axelrud, M.D.
Melissa Blann, M.D.
Dusty Clayton
James Conwright
Paul Dannevik
Renee Davis
Samantha Delgado
Jim Douglass
Michael Durham
Jeff Fisher
Brice Foster
John Grigson
Chad Grant
Chad Henthorn
Lory Ioppolo
Clark Lammert
Kerren Lampe, Ph.D.
Dana Madison, D.N.P.
Keith Mann
Arlene Matthews
Steve Massengale
Dwight McDonald
Scott McDowell, Ed.D.
John Opperman, Ph.D.
Dallas Pena
Dan Pope — emeritus
Catherine S. Porter
Brandi Price
Amy Punchard
Bill Richards
Kathy Rollo, Ed. D.
Robert Salem, M.D. — emeritus
Katie Salter
Douglas Sanford — emeritus
Diannah Tatum — emeritus
Nancy Trevino, Ph.D.
Elesha Tucker
Vince Vasquez
Patricia Vitela
Kitty Harris Wilkes, Ph.D.
Thomas Windisch, M.D.
Candace Wood
Karen Worley
“Our board believes deeply in the Mission of Covenant Health and the difference it makes in our community and the individuals that we serve. Support from our community ensures compassionate care remains strong, accessible and close to home.”
-- Dana Madison, Covenant Health Foundation chair
