07/31/2025
We’re proud to announce Covenant Medical Center is now offering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), an advanced surgical treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other movement disorders.
Led by Neurologist Dr. Katie Hendley and Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Scranton, our DBS program is designed to help patients regain independence, reduce symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure that involves implanting wires, or electrodes, in the brain and using safe and mild electrical impulses to stimulate them. This stimulation eases irregular body movements that can interfere with how a patient moves naturally and what they do in everyday life.
Clyde, our first DBS patient, has been living with Parkinson’s since 2021. Since receiving DBS treatment, Clyde has experienced significant improvement in his tremors. “I’m excited to see what all I can accomplish and would do it again in a heartbeat,” he shared.
As the only hospital in West Texas and eastern New Mexico offering this treatment, this milestone reflects our commitment to expanding access to innovative care that enhances quality of life for patients across our region.