Covenant Health expanded access to life-saving care
across the South Plains with the installation of three Safe
Haven Baby Boxes at Covenant Children's, Covenant Health
Plainview, and Covenant Hospital Levelland.
These boxes provide a secure, anonymous option for
parents in crisis to safely surrender a newborn—ensuring
immediate medical attention and a pathway to protection,
dignity, and care. Each box is monitored 24/7. When
opened, a silent alarm alerts Covenant Health caregivers
instantly, allowing trained physicians and nurses to
respond without delay.
Serving a vast rural region, Covenant Health recognizes the
critical need for accessible, compassionate resources for
families facing unimaginable circumstances.
"With the size of our service area, families often travel to
Lubbock, Plainview, or Levelland for care," said Tavia
Hatfield, executive director of Community Health
Investment. "These boxes meet a very real need for our
communities—and most importantly, for vulnerable
newborns."
"These babies receive immediate, expert
care from the moment they arrive."
— Tavia Hatfield, Executive Director of
Community Health Investment
"Each Safe Haven Baby Box represents hope,
safety, and compassion."
— Jessie Getrost, Safe Haven Baby Box
Dr. Lara Johnson, Chief Medical Officer for Covenant Health,
addresses the importance of the baby box additions to three
Covenant Health campuses.
A special thank you to the donors whose generosity made the Safe Haven Baby Box possible:
Turning Point Community Church, Church on the Rock - Lubbock, and the Joachim Foundation.
We also recognize the following design and construction partners for their contributions across
all three locations: Parkhill, Firetrol, Teinert, D&K Hunt Electricians, GIM Construction, JSL, M & US
Concrete, and Horizon.
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Nationwide, more than 353 Safe Haven Baby Boxes have
been installed, including 10 in Texas. Over 150 infants have
been safely surrendered through the program. With these
additions, five Safe Haven Baby Boxes now serve the South
Plains—three at Covenant Health hospitals, one at Lubbock
Fire Station 9, and one at Wolfforth Fire & EMS Station.
The installation of these boxes reflects Covenant Health's
unwavering commitment to protecting life, offering care
without judgment, and standing beside families when they
need it most.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes
A Promise of Safety and Compassion
COVENANT HEALTH 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
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