On December 3, 2014, Jim Valenti attended Commissioner Carlos Leon’s December Roundtable meeting to discuss several issues regarding University Medical Center.
Valenti spoke on several topics surrounding UMC, opening the meeting with a presentation on the growing medical and science campus. He expressed how every successful community has a collaboration between the two in order to bring new services to the city, turning the surrounding neighborhood into science. This in turn would allow UMC to provide medical care as well as education to support El Paso in it’s efforts to grow.
Valenti also spoke about the Ebola preparation UMC has been undergoing to be prepared for any possible future Ebola cases. UMC currently has 6 isolation rooms and he informed the advisory group that William Beaumont is also prepared to receive Ebola cases for returning military from Africa and South America. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention also has a site in El Paso in the Santa Teresa area.
Lastly, Mr. Valenti answered questions about the recent 2014 bonuses and The Children’s Hospital.
Commissioner Carlos Leon held his community meeting on November 26, 2014 at the Denny’s Restaurant on 11315 Montwood Drive. He spoke on many topics including University Medical Center, TX Dot, Eastside Annex and ongoing Eastside Projects.
Chief Whitten and Commander Cross were present at the meeting to address current issues regarding the Sheriff’s contract and the overall safety in El Paso.
Commissioner Leon kicked off the “Sober Ride” Campaign this morning at the El Paso County Courthouse, and expressed the importance of not taking the wheel after having drinks this holiday season.
TxDOT's impaired driving holiday campaign reminds everyone to make it a priority to plan for a sober ride for themselves, their loved ones and their colleagues.
The El Paso County Judge and Commissioners Court signed a resolution during the December 1st, 2014 meeting supporting the efforts to reduce the loss of life due to drunk driving.
