ORMC and Scenic Mountain acquired by Quorum Health [Video]

ODESSA, Texas — Quorum Health, which currently operates Big Bend Regional Medical Center, has acquired Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) and Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) in Big Spring, according to Marketing Coordinator for ORMC, Angelica Valenzuela, in a press release on Thursday.

Since September, subsidiaries were doing the day-to-day operations for both hospitals. Now, Quorum Health has bought them out.

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our journey to stabilize our hospitals,” said Stacey Brown, CEO of ORMC and SMMC. “Our team has worked alongside Quorum Health over the past month to understand the much-needed capital improvements and how to best support us in caring for patients while enhancing quality and patient experience. This marks a new chapter for our communities, positioning us for growth and helping us to provide the care …