The University Medical Center of El Paso is no stranger to catastrophe. A surge in COVID-19 patients crowded the hospital's emergency department in late 2020, blanketing the space in a feeling reminiscent of the eerie quiet following the 2019 mass shooting to which the city fell victim. Undeterred by a challenge, even one as threatening as a global pandemic or as devastating as a terrorist assault, the anesthesiology team quickly adapted to meet the needs of some of the country's most vulnerable patient populations.
“UMC is considered the El Paso community's hospital,” Jasper Mesarch, DO, MBA, FASA, said. “A lot of our goals align with trying to make sure we're bringing the best quality care to the people here.” As a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 4 Maternity Center, the highest possible rating from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the hospital works...
