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In the United States, more than 200,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually, with the survival rate from adult in-hospital cardiac arrest only 25 percent. With Midland County cardiac arrest rates, it’s imperative hospital staff perform effective high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to ensure the best possible outcomes for its residents. CPR may seem to be a basic skill for healthcare providers, but research has shown that psychomotor skills related to resuscitation can decay within ju...
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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 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 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 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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Midland Memorial Hospital recently received full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Approximately 5 million adult Americans have heart failure and that number is rapidly increasing as our population ages. Each year, heart failure patients alone account for 12 to 15 million physician office visits, 6.5 million hospital days, and a cost of over $21 billion. Midland Memo...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Join us for the annual Stroke Walk and help us raise awareness for stroke! This city-wide walk is fun for the whole family and friends. When: Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. - Noon Where: Midland College 3600 N. Garfield St. Midland, TX Learn CPR, how to spot the signs of stroke and much more. Walk in honor or in memory of a stroke victim you know. We'll see you there!
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One of the most important nutritional recommendations for overall health is taking an adequate amount of daily dietary fiber. You might be surprised to know that 97% of Americans do not get the minimum daily fiber requirements in their diet. We are a “fiber deficient” population. The average American adult eats 10-15 grams of fiber, which is less than half the daily requirement. If we could get Americans to just eat the minimum recommended daily intake of fiber-containing foods, we could save our countr...
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In a continuing effort to protect otherwise healthy West Texas teens from sudden cardiac arrest and prevent the profound tragedy associated with most such occurrences, Midland Health has partnered again with Championship Hearts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, to provide a FREE Teen Heart Screening on August 2, 2025 at Midland Memorial Hospital. The FREE heart screening includes a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and a limited echocardiogram (ECHO), two tests not typically part of standard pre-pa...
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Midland Health has adopted the vision statement that Midland will be the healthiest community in Texas. With that in mind, please spend a few minutes and consider men's health and the relationship to the health of our community. According to national health statistics, men die roughly five years earlier than do women. In 2019, 30 million women and 24.1 million men were aged 65 and older. That's 125 women for every 100 men. At age 85 and older, this ratio increased to 178 women for every 100 men 2020 Pro...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has achieved the Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), with support from The Gary and Mary West Health Institute and John A. Hartford Foundation, implemented the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program to recognize those emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults. This makes the MMH Emergency Department the second highest rated GEDA accredited facility in the S...
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What’s Great About Your New Behavioral Health Center? Multiple outdoor spaces and natural light to connect people in the facility with the environment, including a natural playa on the site. Facility and landscape design features that respect and enhance the natural environment, including drought-tolerant plants and extensive rainwater capture capability. Capacity for 200 inpatients, with adequate separation to safely support a variety of diagnoses and a full range of ages, from children to senior adult...
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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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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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What is an Advance Directive It is a written statement/document of a person’s wishes regarding his/her medical treatment. These documents are made to ensure those mentioned wishes are carried out should the person not be able to communicate. The four types of advance directives are Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates, Medical Power of Attorney, Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and Declaration of Mental Health Treatment. Understanding the four types of Advance Directives The Directiv...
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