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Join us for the third annual Wellness Tour, taking place Wednesday, August 16th through Saturday, August 19th. This cross-city health and wellness weekend is produced in part by Midland Health, the City of Midland and Midland College. Here is a brief overview of events: Burn calories with free workouts at local gyms and studios Free health screenings and health education at Midland Memorial Hospital and Coleman Clinic Back-to-school immunizations at the Midland Health Department Mom and Kiddos str...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday parties and celebrations are in full swing, gifts are wrapped, and tasty treats are everywhere. Family and friends are opening their homes for merrymaking or packing to go over the river and through the woods, to the beach, or just down the street. What do you want the most from this season of celebration? No matter what is on your wish list, we all likely have some things in common: Sharing traditions Moments of quiet (or not-so-quiet) joy Enjoying the ...
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Midland Health has a steady supply of the Pfizer vaccine. With the demand from the current phases waning, if time slots are available, we would encourage anyone age 16 and over to schedule an appointment. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a parent/guardian. It is extremely important that we get vaccines in arms to achieve our ultimate goal of herd immunity (enough people vaccinated to produce community protection). To self-schedule, visit midlandhealth.org/schedulemyvacc...
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This brief web meeting offers a virtual look at L&D and Mother/Baby with the Childbirth Educator and provides opportunity to ask questions. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. You can also call Amber at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. Infants cry. Some infants cry a lot. What is the period of PURPLE crying, and what can you do?
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The Midland County Horseshoe Backstage mass vaccination site, 2514 Arena Trail, will close indefinitely on Friday, April 30th at 4:00 pm. Throughout the week (April 26-30), the site will be open from 12 noon to 4pm daily. COVID-19 vaccines will be administered during this timeframe to walk-ins or anyone with a scheduled appointment that is 16 years of age or older. To schedule an appointment, please call 432-221-4VAX (4829) or visit midlandhealth.org/vaccine . After April 30th...
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Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. This year's Wellness Tour is scheduled for August 10-13. For more information, call (432) 221-4510 or visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . April 2 | Food Is Medicine: A Wellness Event In...
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This FREE Class discusses infant/child safety at home including products, household, and food safety according to the AAP guidelines. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. Register now, or call Amber at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information.
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This class is part 3 of the on-site childbirth class and offers information on medical procedures, cesarean, and postpartum recovery. It is recommended that you attend all classes in the series. Please register for them separately. The classes are limited seating. $10 price is per couple per class. If this class is not does not fit your schedule or you would prefer an all online option, call Lorie at 432-221-3283 for information on our e-classes. Dates subject to change. Please check back for updat...
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This class is part 2 of the on-site childbirth class and offers information on breathing, coping, and comfort techniques in labor. It is recommended that you attend all classes in the series. Please register for them separately. The classes are limited seating. $10 price is per couple per class. If this class is not does not fit your schedule or you would prefer an all online option, call Lorie at 432-221-3283 for information on our e-classes. Dates subject to change. Please check back for up...
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This class is part 3 of the on-site childbirth class and offers information on medical procedures, cesarean, and postpartum recovery. It is recommended that you attend all classes in the series. Please register for them separately. The classes are limited seating. $10 price is per couple per class. If this class is not does not fit your schedule or you would prefer an all online option, call Lorie at 432-221-3283 for information on our e-classes. Dates subject to change. Please check back for updat...
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This class is part 2 of the on-site childbirth class and offers information on breathing, coping, and comfort techniques in labor. It is recommended that you attend all classes in the series. Please register for them separately. The classes are limited seating. $10 price is per couple per class. If this class is not does not fit your schedule or you would prefer an all online option, call Lorie at 432-221-3283 for information on our e-classes.
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This 2 hour class provides information on child safety and prevention. The class includes care seat safety, home safety, poisons and emergency preparedness. Only one ticket needed per mom and support person. Register now, or call Lorie at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information. Dates subject to change. Please check back for updates.
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This 2-hour course covers the basics of baby care with hands-on approach to help parents feel comfortable with their newborn. Infant CPR and choking first aid will also be taught and practiced. (This is not a certification CPR course.) Only one ticket needed per mom and support person. If you would prefer a self-paced option, contact Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org about our eClasses. Only one ticket needed per mom and support person. Dates subject to change. Pl...
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This all day class includes all parts of the Understanding Birth curriculum including pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques, medical, cesarean, and postpartum recovery. There will be a one hour break for lunch on your own. The cost of the class is $40. You will pay when you attend. Please call Amber at (432)221-3283 if you have any questions.
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This FREE webinar outlines the AAP and NIH recommendations for safe infant sleep. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. Register now, or call Amber at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information.
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Infants cry. Some infants cry a lot. What is the period of PURPLE crying, and what can you do? Join this free web class to learn more. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. You can also contact Amber at (432)221-3283 or childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for information as well.
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This free class is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to view infant CPR and choking rescue steps using the AHA recommendations. This is NOT a certification class. Link to the web class will be send prior to time of class. Contact Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions.
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Infants cry. Some infants cry a lot. What is the period of PURPLE crying, and what can you do? Join this free web class to learn more. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. You can also contact Amber at (432)221-3283 or childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for information as well.
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This FREE webinar outlines the AAP and NIH recommendations for safe infant sleep. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. Register now, or call Amber at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information.
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This FREE Class discusses infant/child safety at home including products, household, and food safety according to the AAP guidelines. The link for the web class will be sent to the provided email on the morning of the class. Register now, or call Amber at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information.
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Effective Monday, March 8, the Midland Unified Command Team will close the Golf Course Road Church of Christ Mass Vaccination Site. The Midland County Horseshoe Backstage location, 2514 Arena Trail, will remain open for COVID-19 first and second dose administration. If you received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ location between February 16 and March 5, you will receive your second dose on your scheduled date and time at the Horseshoe Backstage location....
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This 2 hour class provides information on child safety and prevention. The class includes care seat safety, home safety, poisons and emergency preparedness. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welcome to come free of charge and they do not need a ticket. Register now, or call Lorie at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information. Dates subject to change. Please check back for updates.
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This class is part 1 of the on-site childbirth class and offers information on pregnancy & labor. It is recommended that you attend all classes in the series. Please register for them separately. The classes are limited seating. $10 price is per couple per class. If this class is not does not fit your schedule or you would prefer an all online option, call Lorie at 432-221-3283 for information on our e-classes. Date subject to change. Please check back for updates.
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This 2 hour class provides information on child safety and prevention. The class includes care seat safety, home safety, poisons and emergency preparedness. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welcome to come free of charge and they do not need a ticket. Register now, or call Lorie at (432)221-3283 or email childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org for more information. Dates subject to change. Please check back for updates.
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This 2 hour class is designed to help new moms get started with breastfeeding. The class is taught by certified lactation nurses and covers the basics of breastfeeding. It will include getting started breastfeeding in the hospital, pumping and storage of breastmilk. Only one ticket needed per mom and support person. Dates subject to change, please check back for any updates. If you would prefer a self-paced option, contact Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org about our eClasses....
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Midland Health is offering a FREE support group for all community members who are interested in learning about Diabetic and Cardiovascular Health. COACH Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health - A group of people with Cardiovascular Disease sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. CODE Community Outreach for Diabetes Education - A group of people with Diabetes sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encou...
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This 2-hour course covers the basics of baby care with hands-on approach to help parents feel comfortable with their newborn. Infant CPR and choking first aid will also be taught and practiced. (This is not a certification CPR course.) Only one ticket needed per mom and support person. If you would prefer a self-paced option, contact Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org about our eClasses. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welco...
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This 2 hour class is designed to help new moms get started with breastfeeding. The class is taught by certified lactation nurses and covers the basics of breastfeeding. It will include getting started breastfeeding in the hospital, pumping and storage of breast milk. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welcome to come free of charge and they do not need a ticket. Dates subject to change, please check back for any updates. If you would prefer a self-paced option, cont...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE Class discusses infant/child passenger safety and the use of car seats.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE Class discusses infant/child passenger safety and the use of car seats.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE webinar outlines the AAP and NIH recommendations for safe infant sleep.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. Infants cry. Some infants cry a lot. What is the period of PURPLE crying, and what can you do?
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE Class discusses infant/child safety at home including products, household, and food safety according to the AAP guidelines.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE Class discusses infant/child safety at home including products, household, and food safety according to the AAP guidelines.
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, you can register here and a video link for the class will be emailed to you. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org with any questions. This FREE webinar outlines the AAP and NIH recommendations for safe infant sleep.
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Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. This year's Wellness Tour is scheduled for August 10-13. For more information, call (432) 221-4510 or visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . June 4 | 2nd Annual Hot Dog Run/Walk All procee...
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Midland Health is offering a FREE support group for all community members who are interested in learning about Diabetic and Cardiovascular Health. COACH Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health - A group of people with Cardiovascular Disease sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. This free community support group will meet at Midland Memorial Hospital in the Private Dining Room and will be held every second Monday of every month t...
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Midland Health is offering a FREE support group for all community members who are interested in learning about Diabetic and Cardiovascular Health. COACH Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health - A group of people with Cardiovascular Disease sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. CODE Community Outreach for Diabetes Education - A group of people with Diabetes sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encou...
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If you are unable to attend a tour in person, you can watch one of the videos below of our Labor and Delivery unit. https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/pediatrics-and-womens-services or on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/eloqBAsnLOs Or email the address below to have the link sent to your email. Please contact Lorie in Childbirth Education with any questions at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org
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Midland Health is offering a FREE support group for all community members who are interested in learning about Diabetic and Cardiovascular Health. COACH Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health - A group of people with Cardiovascular Disease sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. CODE Community Outreach for Diabetes Education - A group of people with Diabetes sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encou...
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Midland Health is offering a FREE support group for all community members who are interested in learning about Diabetic and Cardiovascular Health. COACH Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health - A group of people with Cardiovascular Disease sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. CODE Community Outreach for Diabetes Education - A group of people with Diabetes sharing common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encou...
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Labor & Delivery Tour is currently virtual. You can view the video here: https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/pediatrics-and-womens-services or on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/eloqBAsnLOs Or email the address below to have the link sent to your email. Please contact Amber in Childbirth Education with any questions at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Food as medicine prioritizes food and diet in an individual's health plan, with the goal of either preventing, reducing symptoms of, or reversing disease processes. “You are what you eat.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” “The greatest wealth is health.” “Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” These are all sayings we are familiar with. Health care professionals worldwide recognize the impact one’s diet plays in an individual’s health. The world is facing a global epidemic of ...
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NICU Parents: Education and Maternal Wellness Support Group What: A confidential, peer support group where NICU families can connect with each other to help navigate the NICU experience. This open group will also provide families the opportunity to ask questions and gain education in various topics by medical professionals. When: Every Wednesday at 11:30 - 12:30 Where: Ronald McDonald Room - 4th floor by NICU Snacks provided and children welcome during groups! Cost: FREE Questions? Contact: Michel...
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Respiratory therapy … not always the first thought in your mind when considering a health care profession. The fact is, you may not even know what a respiratory therapist (RT) does. Although the COVID pandemic has shed much needed light on our profession, I don’t believe the general public knows us like we would like. The pandemic has also shown us that we need to grow the number of RT’s in the United States and around the world. I have been involved in the respiratory therapy field in some capaci...
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The Midland County Horseshoe Backstage mass vaccination site will take walk-ins on Wednesday, March 17th from 1pm to 4pm. This will be for both first and second dose administration of the Pfizer vaccine. An appointment is not required during this timeframe ONLY. The site will be closed on Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd. To receive your vaccine on any other date, you must have an appointment. You can self-schedule your first dose vaccine at midlandhealth.org/schedu...
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With the calendar year approaching its end, we are reminded to reflect on the year gone while hoping to improve our future. It’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. I want to suggest some simple lifestyle changes that you could consider in your list of resolutions, which could have a significant positive impact on your overall health and quality of life. When we talk about a healthy lifestyle, everyone generally focuses on nutrition and exercise, but there are other important pillars of lifestyl...
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Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines ® and Mission: Lifeline ® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart ...
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MRI Safety Week is July 21-27, and helps us all recognize the safety precautions that come with using this imaging technology. The most important thing to remember about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is that the magnet is always on! Even when the lights are turned off and there are no patients in the room, the MRI scanner is always on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Magnetic field strengths used in an MRI can be 15,000 Gauss (G) or 1.5Tesla (T) to 30,000 Gauss (G) or 3Tesla (T) for MRI Scanners in a ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Achievement Awards. MMH has been recognized for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. That means more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States,...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 1, 2022) – Bernhard has announced that Midland Health has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance. This is the 5th year that Midland Health has earned the ENERGY STAR certification since partnering with Bernhard to optimize energy efficiency. Midland’s ENERGY STAR scores reflect continual growth and efficiency for their energy operations. In 2016, Midland received their first ENERGY STAR Certification ...
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Pivot First, Quit When You're Ready. Written by: Pivot That’s right. Don’t quit smoking today*. But today is the Great American Smokeout! Isn’t quitting today the whole point? Well, not exactly. Understanding why is really important for you and/or the people who smoke in your life. So, read on... The American Cancer Society has been running the Great American Smokeout (GASO) for over 40 years. GASO began as a campaign to encourage people who smoke to quit for one day, cold turkey. It wa...
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For Immediate Release Contact: Adrian Vega Education Partnership of the Permian Basin 432-498-0150 | Cell: 214-288-9188 All 3 Midland/Odessa Hospitals Participating in Reading Initiative MMH joins MCH, ORMC for POWER – Power of Words and Early Reading MIDLAND/ODESSA – POWER is announcing its partnership with all three Midland/Odessa hospitals, beginning January 1, 2021. Midland Memorial Hospital will join previous partners, Medical Center Hospital and O...
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The sixth annual Wellness Tour is going virtual. The jam-packed health and wellness week will have events for the whole family. Join us online Sept. 22-26 by following the Midland Memorial Hospital Facebook page to stay engaged throughout the week. Here is a brief overview of the events: --Burn calories with free a virtual workout with the YMCA. --Take a hike with Sibley Nature Center. Social distancing measures will be enforced. --Join Midland Healthy Minds for a free virtual screening of the IndieFlix...
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The Great American Smokeout - sometimes abbreviated as GASO - happens every year on the third Thursday of November It’s a day when the American Cancer Association encourages people who smoke to quit for one day in the hopes that they’ll continue for good. But does it actually work? Should you give it a try? Here’s the information you need to help you decide whether the Great American Smokeout is a good time to try to quit smoking . A brief history of the Great American Smokeout Who c...
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