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What is a police officer? The answer to this question encompasses a wide array of responsibilities and skills. Protecting lives and property are core essentials of policing. Public assistance takes on many forms, which often inclu...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes our many board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19 th , 2024. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 19 th in the Hospital Lobby to mark the occasion and pin our ...
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Have you ever experienced or seen anyone with swelling in their legs or arms that never decreased or even worsened? No matter if you take diuretics, elevate that part of the body, or rest, the swelling never gets better? This may ...
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A M edical I dentification C ard is important to have in the event of an emergency . A medical ID card can provide information about someone to first responders when they are not able to speak for themselves. It gives quick facts ...
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St. Valentine, honored in February as the patron saint of lovers, is a good reason to recognize the organ most closely associated with lovers, the heart. February is American Heart Month when everyone is encouraged to focus on car...
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My mother is an incredible gardener. Her backyard is full of rows and clusters of blooms that explode in color every year. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are frequent visitors. When I was younger, I thought she could just loo...
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What do we do during Cancer Prevention Month? This month can have many interpretations for many people. To a previvor, like myself, of breast and colon cancer and a co-survivor of her late mother, it is more than just wearing the ...
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Midland Health offers a convenient , safe, and secure way for our community to dispose of unwanted OTC and prescription medications. Did you know storing unwanted and expired medications in the home increases the risk of misuse an...
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Bariatric surgery, a medical procedure aimed at helping individuals achieve weight loss, has become an increasingly popular option for those struggling with obesity. Weigh to Success at Midland Memorial Hospital is the premier bar...
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It's no secret that nursing and other related healthcare fields face shortages. Filling staffing needs is becoming increasingly difficult nationwide, especially in the Permian Basin. In a 2018 study, the supply of RNs in Texas by ...