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On Thursday, May 2nd, Midland Memorial Hospital and several local partners will conduct a disaster drill outside the hospital. Multiple people will role-play as injured victims and may be visible to local eye-witnesses. Please do not be alarmed. The majority of this event will take place outside the hospital, near the parking garage and Emergency Department. The 5th floor of the parking garage and the far Northeast parking lot will be CLOSED beginning on May 1st, in preparation for the disaster drill. T...
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On Saturday, March 19th from 10am to 2pm Midland Memorial Hospital will experience a water shutdown. This shutdown is the next step towards the completion of the Michigan Avenue project. The primary impact will be to those on the 7th, 8th and 9th floor of the tower. All preparations will be in place to provide patients, visitors and staff temporary water solutions during this time. Upon the water being turned back on, you may experience some discoloration until the pipes have been fully flushed. We appr...
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On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Wall Street Pediatrics and the Midland Community Healthcare Services Pediatric Clinic will be joining together at the Midland Health West Campus, 4214 Andrews Highway. The clinic will be located on the third floor of the West Campus. The MCHS Pediatric Clinic phone numbers will be used at the new location, 432-697-4747. The MCHS Pediatric Clinic location on Delano will be closing. The transition will include the practices of Dr. Irina Remsburg, Dr. Chandan Maz...
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Alisha Hitt joined the team at Midland Memorial Hospital at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Alisha has always enjoyed art and murals. She decided to put her talents to use by hand painting a Halloween mural in bright colors for staff and patients on the Oncology Unit. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 patients, the Oncology Unit was getting transitioned to a COVID overflow floor. Halloween decorations started to be replaced by PPE for the physicians and nurses that were going to b...
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Midland Health Looks to the Future With dramatically lower numbers of acute and convalescing COVID-19 patients in the hospital, and large-scale testing and vaccination efforts behind us, Midland Health can focus on the future of healthcare in Midland for the first time in over a year. While we have a wide variety of projects underway, three major initiatives will do the most to shape our future. Master Facilities Plan Development of the Scharbauer Tower was intended to provide a long...
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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 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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The support group is for all moms/support persons who are in need of resources, education or who just want to come and enjoy some company. The group will start with a short education piece, the education will be different at each meeting. We are excited to be able to provide this support group as a place for moms to be able to come, talk and support one another. If you have any questions you can call or email Lorie at 432-221-3283 childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org
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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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MMH Pediatrics wing receives special gift from local dealership The new car and truck manager of Rogers Ford Lincoln Sales, Inc. in Midland recently visited a family member staying in the Pediatrics wing of Midland Memorial Hospital. While there, he noticed several toys with which children were playing, particularly two Big Wheels trucks. Having kids he knew how much joy these little toys bring to children in the community. He spoke with Doss Rogers, owner of the auto dealership. On Tuesday, the Midland...
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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 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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On July 1, the Midland County Hospital District Police Department (MCHD PD) will unveil their new teddy program. The program was created by Chief Kenny Taylor and Officer Johnny Valderaz when they saw a need for children who visit Midland Memorial Hospital as a patient or as a child who has witnessed a traumatic event. The bears are meant to comfort the children during their time of distress. The teddy bears will also be carried in the hospital police vehicles of the officers for situations that may ari...
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We're proud of all we accomplished at Midland Memorial Hospital in 2014. We continued enhancing our facility while maintaining our focus on improving the quality of care we provide. Our efforts were recognized once again. In 2014 by leading national organizations. Financially, we achieved significant net income increases over 2013. Some of this can be attributed to the growth in inpatient and outpatient volume we saw in 2014. All of us at Midland Memorial are honored to serve our community and will cont...
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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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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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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and Midland Memorial Hospital Host Grand Opening of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at MMH Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and Midland Memorial Hospital have partnered together to offer a Ronald McDonald Family Room to the families of patients at MMH. There will be a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 3 rd at 11:30 am and an open house for the public will be from 12 pm-1:30 pm. “Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest is excite...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to become one of the first hospitals in West Texas to be a designated Baby Box Co. distribution center. Baby Everly of Odessa, TX was the first baby at MMH to receive a Baby Box. The purpose of these boxes is to educate new parents on safe sleep practices and to provide infants with a safe sleep space in an effort to reduce SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Baby Boxes can be used for the baby's first five to six months of life and are to be placed either on the floo...
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Join us Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Saturday, Aug. 13 for the second annual Wellness Tour, an event promoting health and wellness throughout the entire area of West Texas. Over 30 events will be taking place throughout these four days, encouraging healthy eating habits, exercise, immunizations and much more. View our video at https://youtu.be/TTDv6AkWS0k . To learn more, visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . Wednesday, Aug. 10: Kick-Off Day Wet 'n' Wild with the Midland Fire Dept. 4 pm. to 7 p.m. at C.J. Kelly P...
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Long before COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Midland in March 2020, the Trump Administration implemented a Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 virus, effective January 31, 2020. This PHE is finally set to expire on May 11, 2023. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, since the Omicron variant was at its height in January 2022, the nation has seen daily COVID-19 reported cases drop 92%, COVID-19 related deaths drop by over 80% and new COVID-19 hospitaliz...
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The University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland Health are excited to announce an expanded partnership to support the School of Nursing at UT Permian Basin. Thanks to a financial commitment from Midland Health, UTPB will be able to renovate and enhance the SIM Lab, which will be renamed to The Midland Health Simulation and Learning Resource Center at UTPB. “Partnering with our local healthcare providers is essential in meeting the needs for both students and staff,” said Dr. Minerva Gonzales...
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The Midland Health Breast Center and Texas Oncology will host the Second West Texas Breast Symposium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. CME and CNE will be available. Registration fee is $50 for Non-MMH Employees, NP's, PA's. For MMH employees, the fee is $30. For physicians, the registration fee is $75. All event proceeds will benefit Pink The Basin. You can register by calling Charliss Rodgers at (432) 221-3220 or email charliss.rodgers@midlandhealth.org. Please make all checks out to Pink The ...
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