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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month By Jenifer Dumire, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC, BHCN, CGRA High Risk & Genetic Navigator at Midland Health Colorectal cancer is more common than many people may realize. Lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 24 in men and 1 in 26 for women. So, think of being in a room with 100 people and ¼ of those in the room will have colon cancer sometime in their lifetime. The good news about colon cancer is that it tends to be a very slow growing cancer and alway...
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“Lung cancer,” those words can be a devastating diagnosis. While it is true that lung cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S.; our message, at the Midland Health Lung Center, is that lung cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Part of the reason for the high number of lung cancer deaths is that often lung cancer is not diagnosed until the late stages, when symptoms are present. When detected early and treated 5-year survival rates can increase from 6%, wit...
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American Cancer Society estimates in the United States alone there will be 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer. There will also be 35,250 deaths from prostate cancer. This makes prostate cancer the second most common cancer in American men. About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime and out of these 1 in 41 will die from it. Most of these cases are men 65 years or older. In current practice, prostate screening can be done by doing a blood test examining prostate-specific...
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Here we are……entering October. Pink ribbons everywhere!!! Ball games, social events, church gatherings, everyone is focused on those who are going through breast cancer or who have won the fight and are now called a survivor after a diagnosis of breast cancer. And rightfully so, anyone who has ever had to hear those words “you have cancer” certainly deserves our support. They call it breast cancer awareness, but are we creating a true awareness along with highlighting those who are either ...
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Living in Midland, you always hear that there is nothing like a West Texas sunset – which is very true. Well, there is also nothing like the UV rays from that same sun. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing skin cancer. The most common type is basal cell carcinoma. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from skin cancer; the vast majority of these are melanoma skin cancers. Unfortunately, we all love to be outside and, in the sun, but expo...
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This year, nearly 250,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer; the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes is the number one contributor to lung cancer. The good news is Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening has the potential to save thousands of lives. Through Shared Decision Making, your medical provider will help determine if you are a candidate for Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening; an x-ray used to screen for lung cancer. LDCT Lung Screening creates a ...
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The Total Joint Center, at Midland Memorial Hospital, recently received recognition from the Det Norske’ Veritas (DNV) Hip and Knee Replacement Certification, becoming fourth in the nation to receive this distinguished honor. This recognition comes four months after the Total Joint Center received designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield as being a Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee replacements. The Total Joint Center is excited to be a recognized as a center of excellence with DNV, along with be...
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"I had no idea it was there. I never felt anything." Contrary to popular belief, many women are diagnosed with breast cancer without actually feeling a lump and it's not until screening breast imaging when they find out about their cancer. Those are the stories I hear in my clinic that lets me know breast cancer screening works. At its most recent update, the United States Preventative Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended age at which women should start breast cancer scree...
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When you come to The Breast Center there is a new component that will be included in your care. You will be given a tablet and asked some questions about your personal and family health history. Your answers to these questions will determine if you qualify for genetic testing. Since everyone does not need genetic testing, this determination is made based upon criteria from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. From the answers to these questions, we will know whether you qualify fo...
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The Breast Center, previously known as Allison Women's Imaging, has moved to Legends Park! On Wednesday, January 18th, The Breast Center opened their new location at the Legends Park Medical Office Building, located at 5615 Deauville Blvd. in Midland, TX. Their new center utilizes the latest in technology with 3D TOMO mammography. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call (432) 682-9729. If you would like to view more photos of the new Breast Center, please visit our Facebook page ! ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital specializes in many services, including women’s health. National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) has recognized Allison Women’s Imaging (AWI) as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence. AWI is the only breast imaging center in the Permian Basin and one of the three centers in the state of Texas with this distinguished recognition. Regular screenings and visits are important. Our medical team offers a wide range of services, including the following: Screening...
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The Breast Center at Midland Health has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™ (NQMBC™). This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in our community. This level of certification in the NQMBC™ Program is valid for one year. Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient car...
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The Breast Center, formerly known as Allison Women's Imaging, has been granted a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by t...
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Midland Health welcomes the digital tomosynthesis unit, a new dimension in breast cancer detection. Performed with digital mammography, breast tomosynthesis takes multiple images of the entire breast. This advanced process makes it easy and more accurate for both physicians and patients. The Breast Center is the only full-service breast imaging center in town. Breast tomosynthesis is a breakthrough in mammography. Benefits include: -- Earlier detection of small breast cancers -- Greater accuracy in pinp...
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I recently came across an article where the author was telling the story of his wife and his daughter. The gentleman stated in his article that his daughter was a previvor and his wife should have been. This is because his wife found out that she had a genetic mutation AFTER she was diagnosed with cancer, a cancer that took her life. Because they found out about his wife’s genetic mutation, his daughter underwent genetic testing. This testing found her mutation BEFORE she was forced...
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force just released a new recommendation for annual lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT). Their recommendation specifically identifies those aged 55-80 years old who have smoked the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes daily for 30 years. “By screening those at high risk, we can find lung cancer at earlier stages when it is more likely to be treatable,” said Task Force Chair Virginia Moyer, M.D., cautioning that screening “is not an a...
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As stated in last week’s article, the definition for awareness is concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development. It was also discussed that our mission here at The Breast Center is to create well-informed patients along with a well-informed community. Last week we discussed one myth that needed to be overcome, “I don’t have to worry, I don’t have any family history of breast cancer”. We addressed that 3 out of 4 women who are diagnosed with breast c...
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November is here and all the of the celebrations of pink and honoring our survivors and creating awareness have ended. Getting a mammogram was fresh on everyone’s mind. The importance of early detection and screening. The personal stories of those who have fought a battle with this dreaded disease. All these things were at the forefront of our view and on our minds in a very strong way. All through the month of October we presented articles that educated on the importance of early screening and detectio...
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The Texas Facilities Commission, Midland Health and Medical Center Health System would like to invite you to join us as we break ground on the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center. The event will take place on Friday, April 28 th at 2pm . We ask everyone to meet in the south parking lot of the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center to be shuttled to the groundbreaking site. The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center is a mental health facility located between Midland and Odessa. The Center will provide in...
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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer 1 in 36 will die of the disease Midland Memorial Hospital is challenging their employees to “Pink-Out” the Hospital as a way to increase employee awareness of the importance to have mammograms. Employees, who are eligible to have a mammogram, wear pink on the last Friday of every month until October, when they wear pink on every Friday in support of breast cancer awareness. Employees who are male or too young to have their mammo...
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Midland Health is proud to announce the Midland Health Wound Management Center, as a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics ® , the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. “Every day Dr. Melissa Alworth and our team strive to serve our patients with the best quality of care possible,” said Brad Robinson, Wound Management Cent...
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Our main goals at The Breast Center are first and foremost to detect breast cancer as early as possible, and secondly, to provide personalized care. To provide this personalized care, we must really get to know our patients. There are many ways that we provide personalized care. We recommend that women who have dense breast tissue have a screening dense breast ultrasound. Women who do not have dense breast tissue, do not require this test. One size definitely does not fit all. Another way that we ...
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Padmaja Patel, Medical Director I n my twenty years of clinical practice, I have never been so excited to talk about a new approach in treating chronic and progressive diseases. We were taught in our medical training that type 2 diabetes is a life sentence, for the most part, it cannot be cured but can only be managed with medications. Despite major advances in technology and a variety of pharmaceutical options in managing diabetes, it remains a major public health epidemic. At present, we have mo...
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Join us tomorrow, as The Breast Center, formerly Allison Women's Imaging, will be celebrating National Mammography Day at Midland Memorial Hospital's West Campus. Location: Midland Memorial West Campus 4214 Andrews Hwy., Midland, TX When: Friday, October 21 Noon - 1 p.m. Wear PINK and come enjoy lunch with breast cancer survivors and mammography and ultrasound techs that make it all happen. Without their skills, cancer could not be found.
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The importance of colon screenings is published widely across the internet, doctor offices, television screens, radio commercials, and the list goes on. Colonoscopies are often the “butt” of a joke, a complaint, and sometimes viewed as an inconvenience. Often, published health information is not targeted at gender specific medical advice. This article is specific to the male gender and the importance of a screening colonoscopy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men...
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Midland Memorial Hospital announces receipt of the Orthopaedic Center of Excellence designation from DNV GL Healthcare. Orthopaedic Center of Excellence designation affirms an organization’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopaedic care. “This designation assures our community that we have the ability to provide consistent, high quality orthopaedic care.” says Shari Phillips, Clinical Manager of the Total Joint and Spine Center. “The com...
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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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On Tuesday, June 8th at 11:30 am Midland Health will host a dedication and ribbon cutting to officially announce the naming of its west campus as the F. Marie Hall Outpatient Center. The ceremony will take place at 4214 Andrews Highway. Midland Health officials will be joined by representatives from the FMH Foundation and the Midland Chamber of Commerce. Florence Marie Hall and the FMH Foundation have made contributions to enhance healthcare in Midland since 2003, totaling over $20 million to date. Ms. ...
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The popularity of the keto diet is purely from its ability to help lose weight in a relatively short time. Unfortunately, there are some serious and life-threatening consequences of this unnatural way of eating. Studies have shown that low-carb diets increase all-cause mortality by 32 percent and mortality from heart disease and cancer were increased by 51 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Understanding the Keto Diet: Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the universal go-to fuel for the cell...
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The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Midland County Hospital District Police Department, the second law enforcement agency in Texas to earn the prestigious credential. To earn the CAC certification, at least 80% of the department completed autism-specific training, equipping them with the skills and resources to best communicate with, understand, and support autistic and sensory-sensitive com...
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Even though there are conflicting recommendations about when a woman should start having a mammogram, at the Breast Center at Midland Health, we continue to follow the American College of Radiology’s recommendation of a yearly mammogram at the age of 40. But is the age of 40 when a woman should start thinking about breast health? A young woman should start doing monthly breast self-exams at the age of 20. This is to help train her brain what her normal tissue feels like and to help a young lady d...
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Here at Midland Memorial Hospital we are performing state of the art personalized medicine, including for our breast cancer patients. When it comes to your health, you want to receive the standard of care and when it comes to breast cancer, that is exactly what you receive at Midland Memorial Hospital from our team of board-certified specialists. So, you can stay right here in your own home town to take advantage of all your own personal resources like family support without compromising quality of care...
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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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In this week’s People magazine, the cover story is about Olivia Munn (who has starred in Date Night, X-Men: Apocalypse,The Newsroom and other movies)and her journey through breast cancer. But the story doesn’t start here, as Olivia mentions in the article. Olivia talks about having a normal mammogram and normal genetic testing. However, her doctor decided to calculate her risk score and found that it was 37%. This prompted the recommendation of a breast MRI. The MRI is what found Olivia’s brea...
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Dear Fellow Midlanders, Hello! My name is Kathryn Lagus. I am an APRN at Midland Memorial Hospital. My family and I moved to Midland in the summer of 2022, and have since fallen in love with your town. Not long after the move, I was given what was truly a life-changing invitation to develop a palliative care program for Midland Health. I was ecstatic, and I did not even know how much better it was about to get. With deep thanks and appreciation to my family, who have allowed long days, late nights, many...
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The F. Marie Hall Outpatient Center (formerly the West Campus) is currently without water. The main valve going into the campus has failed. Midland Health and the City of Midland are working diligently to mitigate and repair the issue as soon as possible. If you have a scheduled visit at this campus, please call ahead to your physician office if you have any questions. Edit on 4/12/2022: The issue has been resolved.
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I am frequently asked “Why are there so many guidelines for screening mammograms? Can’t anyone agree?” Currently there are three major organizations that recommend different guidelines for screening mammography. The American College of Radiology recommends screening at age 40 every year regardless of risk factors. The USPSTF states that women can wait until age 50 and receive a screening mammogram every other year instead of yearly, and women aged 40-49 should discuss with their doctor to determine if m...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of state-of-the-art technology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders, including inflammation, infections, or cancer. The technology includes two separate components that include Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Peripheral Lung Navigation (PLN). The primary benefits of EBUS and PLN include the provision of minimally invasive methods for lung biopsies, the ability to biopsy nodules previously inaccessible, and th...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and ODESSA, Texas, July 22, 2021 – Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and Midland Memorial Hospital today announced that Medical Center Hospital of Odessa has become a joint owner of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa , an 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has served the Midland-Odessa region for 27 years. Medical Center Hospital of Odessa’s partnership became effective on July 1, 2021. “We are pleased to partner with Medical Center Hospital of Odessa...
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The 68Nurse call service went live on July 6, 2009, and this week the call center will be celebrating 14 years of service to the community. The 68Nurse team consists of Registered Nurses located in the Permian Basin who have worked in our local Emergency Departments, hospitals, and clinics. Over the years call volumes have varied depending on the needs of the community. In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the call center averaged around 54,000 calls per year. In 2019, ...
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Midlandhealth.org has a new look! Our new website is all-inclusive of Midland Memorial Hospital services and departments, as well as Midland Health affiliate practices such as Midland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, Permian Cardiology, Wall Street Pediatrics, West Texas Orthopedics, West Texas Therapy and much more. Some new features include: Find a Provider tab can assist in searching for any provider within Midland Health based on specialty, name or location. Services tab lists both inpatient hosp...
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What can you do in fifteen minutes? You can take your dog for a short walk. You can drop your kids off for soccer practice. You can load the washing machine. You can send a work email. What can you do to take care of yourself? What do you still have the energy to do? Have you taken time to do what really matters? Picture yourself at the end of a long day when everyone and everything is settled and you finally have a minute to breathe, the last thing you wa...
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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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What: Healthy U 2013 When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Midland Center Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to host its 12th annual Healthy U Health and Wellness Expo in conjunction with the Midland Reporter Telegram. We hope you will join us Saturday, October 12th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Midland Center in Midland, TX. Admission is free and there will be great information and door prizes. Healthy U is a premier health education and wellness eve...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Gold Plus recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. Each year, about 285,000 people in the U.S. experience this type of heart attack, caused by a compl...
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Midland Memorial Foundation is excited to announce the 2023 annual endowment gift of $1,520,652! Because of the generosity of donors and careful management of funds, the Foundation’s endowment gift continues to grow each year. This year, the gift will go toward the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment that will greatly enhance the hospital’s capabilities. This new equipment includes a peripheral lung navigation (PLN) system, an endobronchial ultrasound system (EBUS), new bronchoscopes, an...
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As part of its 75th celebration to honor founders, John and Lottie Mabee, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced a $25,000,000 capital gift to the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center (PBBHC). “The JE and LE Mabee Foundation was established with the intent of supporting worthy organizations in the communities where the founders lived or worked,” said John W. Mabee, chairman of the Mabee Foundation. “This special grant reflects the values of John E. and Lottie E. Mabee and the board is...
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The Midland Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Sleep Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine c ongratulates Midland Memorial Hospital on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Jennifer Martin, AASM president. “Midland Memorial Hospital is an important resource for the local community and will provide the highest quality care for people who have slee...
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Effective immediately, all patients seeking the Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Treatment will need to contact the Odessa Infusion Center, operated by the State of Texas. The clinic is located at 500 N. Washington, Suite 700 in Odessa. Appointments can be made by calling 432-640-2022 Criteria for inclusion of the treatment is outlined in the attached flyer. The Outpatient Treatment Center at Midland Memorial Hospital will no longer be administering the monoclonal antibody treatment. We are grat...
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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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After several months of construction, Midland Memorial Hospital announces the opening of its new southern parking area on Illinois Avenue, just south of the previous main entrance. Before now, the area was a circle drive and did not contain any parking. Now, the area contains 27 patient parking spaces (8 handicap, 19 regular), wheelchair-accessible ramps, new lighting and landscaping. The entrance allows for more convenient access to services on the south side of the hospital, including the Wound Manage...
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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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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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June is Men's Health Month, a time for raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging them to take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Originally established to address the disparity in health outcomes between men and women, this annual observance aims to promote wellness, encourage early detection of diseases, and highlight the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle for men of all ages. Although more males are born every year, by age 35, women outnumber men. This ...
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Midland Health employees and local residents in good health are encouraged to make an appointment and donate. The Blood Drive will be set up inside F. Marie Hall Outpatient Center. Sign up here to donate blood on Friday, March 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or call Taylor Wiedenfeld 432.221.4510
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Midland Health has appointed Stephen Bowerman as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bowerman fills the vacancy left by Russell Meyers as he transitions to a developmental role for the Midland Memorial Foundation, focusing on completion of the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center and other developmental projects. “The board is grateful for the 20 years of service Mr. Meyers has dedicated to Midland Health and our community”, said Devin Alsup, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. “S...
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On Wednesday, December 9th Midland Health will open a second testing site with financial assistance from the City of Midland. The second site will be located at the City of Midland MLK Center, 2300 Butternut Lane. The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 12:30 to 4:30pm. If you have been exposed or are symptomatic, please call 68Nurse to schedule an appointment to be tested at either the Midland Health West Campus or City of Midland MLK Center. These testing resources are available ...
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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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Below is a list of Midland Health operational weather updates as of 8am on February 3, 2022. (Changes from previous release are highlighted.) The following are closed on February 3, 2022 - COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site (reopening 10am on Friday) Premier Clinics (reopening at 10am on Friday) Valet Parking at the Main Campus and the Craddick Medical Office Building (reopening on February 7th) Eligibility Office (Walk-In) at the Abell Hanger Building Ambulatory CBO Wound Management Center The following ...
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February is American heart Month, and each year we are reminded to focus on our heart health. This year, instead of merely managing our heart disease, let us focus on how to prevent, treat and reverse it. Yes, I am talking about reversing heart disease. It is not new information; we have known about this for about 40 years, but it has somehow not trickled into mainstream medical practice. Midland Health, in its commitment to making Midland the healthiest community in Texas, is excited to annou...
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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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The Lifestyle Medicine Center is now offering weekly educational classes on various topics related to nutrition, chronic disease, food addiction, stress management, and much more. Each class is $5 and online registration is required. FAQs Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not need to bring your printed ticket with you. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please call the Lifestyle Medicine Center at (432) 221-5433.
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The Lifestyle Medicine Center is now offering weekly educational classes on various topics related to nutrition, chronic disease, food addiction, stress management, and much more. Each class is $5 and online registration is required. FAQs Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not need to bring your printed ticket with you. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please call the Lifestyle Medicine Center at (432) 221-5433.
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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. September 7 | NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition All boys and girls ages 6-15 will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at C.J. Kelly Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Top fi...
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Midland Memorial Hospital accomplished a great deal in Fiscal 2013, highlighted by the opening of the long-awaited Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr Patient Tower. The support offered to Midland Memorial Hospital by the people of Midland County, both donors and taxpayers, has been nothing short of phenomenal. The staff and physicians of Midland Memorial Hospital are privileged to serve our great community, and look forward to continued improvement in years ahead. Take a look at the highlights of the p...
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Midland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary School Supply Drive MMH Auxiliary’s annual school supply drive aims to ensure every student is set for a successful year by providing supplies for students in need. The MMH Auxiliary is incredibly grateful to the Junior Student Volunteers who lent a hand when it came to organizing supplies by grade. A big thank you to Midland Health employees who contributed monetary donations. Together, employees and volunteers at MMH made a profound difference in the lives of childr...
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At your local pulmonary clinic, healthcare professionals specialize in ensuring that your lungs are functioning at their best. Pulmonologists, the experts in the field, play a pivotal role in diagnosing, treating, and managing various lung diseases, making the clinic an essential resource for those struggling with respiratory issues. Pulmonologists: The Lung Experts A pulmonologist is a medical specialist who focuses on diseases involving the respiratory tract. They're the ones you’d consult if you are ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Each year, more than 546,000 people experience this type of dangerous heart attack, caused by a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart. Like all hear...
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"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Anonymous With the close of 2023 on the horizon, I challenge you to take a health inventory. How did you do in 2023? Did you make your health a priority? Only YOU can make your health a priority. The better your health, the better your overall quality of life. Our health and wellness should not be an afterthought; in 2024, be proactive and not reactive. If it has been a few years since your last checkup, I challenge you to prioritize thi...
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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 newly certified nurses. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to...
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The ninth-annual Wellness Tour is back to promote all the health and wellness opportunities Midland offers the community. The schedule for this jam-packed health and wellness week is full of fun events for all ages and the whole family. All activities are free, or organizations provide a discount for their services throughout the week of the Wellness Tour. Join us Thursday to kick off Wellness Tour at Centennial Park for a Field Day. Ninja Nation Obstacle Course and Interactive Resource Fair will return...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association 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. 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, respectively...
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Midland Memorial Hospital joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights MMH’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Midland Memorial Hospital’s nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfa...
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Join us for the eighth annual Wellness Tour, starting tomorrow through July 16th. Promoting health and wellness resources to the greater Midland community. This jam-packed health and wellness week is created and organized by Midland Health with the help of City of Midland, Midland ISD, Healthy City, Midland College, Keep Midland Beautiful and more. Here is a brief overview of events: Play Park and Recs bingo all week and enter in for prizes on Saturday Stop by Midland College's open house at...
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The National Quality Forum has selected Midland Health's Padmaja Patel to serve on its 2022 Leadership Consortium. Patel currently serves as the medical director of the Lifestyle Medicine Center at Midland Health and has been an advocate for offering a variety of comprehensive lifestyle intervention programs under physician supervision. Patel also has been awarded the prestigious status of fellow of ACLM for her outstanding achievement in the field of lifestyle medicine, according to Midland Health. She...
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The Problem Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are currently living with a chronic wound, and that number is only expected to grow. Today, one in four families has a family member with a chronic wound. People living with a chronic wound may experience chronic pain, social isolation, depression and anxiety, and are at risk for hospitalization, infection and even amputation. Chronic wounds affect 14.5 percent of Medicare beneficiaries each year, generating more than $50 billion in annual associated healt...
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Below is a list of Midland Health operational weather updates as of 4pm on February 2, 2022. The following are closed on February 3, 2022 COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site (reopening 10am on Friday) Valet Parking at the Main Campus and the Craddick Medical Office Building (reopening on February 7th) Eligibility Office (Walk-In) at the Abell Hanger Building Ambulatory CBO The following have a delayed opening on February 3, 2022 Diagnostic Imaging Associates (DIA) will open at 10am. Breast Center at Legend...
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The seventh-annual Wellness Tour is back in-person and better than ever. The schedule for this jam-packed health and wellness week is full of fun events for the whole family. Join Midland Health from July 27 through July 31 at a variety of locations in Midland. Here is a brief overview of the events: Burn calories with free workout classes and passes at local gyms and studios; Take an interpretive hike with Sibley Nature Center; Be a blood hero and donate at the Midland Health Blood Drive; Play yard gam...
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Join us on Saturday, April 2 for Food Is Medicine at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. This all-day wellness event will be the first-of-its-kind in West Texas. Learn about the many benefits of a plantbased diet from nutrition experts in the field, as well as people who have experienced the radical benefits of the lifestyle. See how a plant-based diet can prevent and reverse chronic disease, how to shop and cook on the plant-based diet, join a Q&A session, and much more. Lunch will be provided!...
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Effective Monday, February 15, the Midland Unified Command Team will open a second Mass Vaccination Site at Golf Course Road Church of Christ Family Center, 3500 W. Golf Course Road. We will continue administering to Phases 1A and 1B individuals by appointment only. The Midland County Horseshoe Backstage location, 2514 Arena Trail, will remain open for second dose administration. If you received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Horseshoe Backstage location, you will return to that sa...
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The sixth annual Wellness Tour is going virtual through Saturday at the Midland Memorial Hospital Facebook page. Activities include: --free virtual workout with the YMCA --workouts for the whole family with FIT4MOM --hike with Sibley Nature Center (Social distancing measures will be enforced.) --free virtual screening of the IndieFlix film “Like” --stress management practices offered by Lifestyle Medicine Center --virtual seminar “Milk: It Does a Body Harm” --Keep Midland Beautiful’s virtual event ...
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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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Proceeds will benefit Pink the Basin CME, CNE, and ASRT hours will be offered. For more information contact Charliss Rodgers, RN, CN-BN 432-221-3220 Charliss.Rodgers@midlandhealth.org This will include the following events: Let’s Get Back to Screening 2020 Jess Dalehite, M.D. Radiologist Personalized Care for High Risk Patients and Those with Mutations Jenifer Dumire, BSN, RN, CN-BN,CVRN-BC, Genetics Nurse Navigator Lymphedema: A Chronic Side Effect of Breast Cancer Treatment Kristen Ueeck, PT, OPT, CLT...
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Join us for the sixth annual virtual Wellness Tour, starting today through September 26th. This jam-packed health and wellness week is produced in part by Midland Health, the City of Midland,Midland ISD and Keep Midland Beautiful. Here is a brief overview of events: Burn calories with a free virtual workout with the YMCA Workout offerings for the whole family with FIT4MOM Take a hike with Sibley Nature Center. Social Distancing measures ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the Permian Basin to offer Mako SmartRobotics™. This advancement in joint replacement surgery offers an innovative approach to total and partial knee replacements at the Total Joint and Spine Center Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030. The Total Joint and Spine Center prides itself in continually looking towards advanced technologies to give our patients and surgeons options when it comes to surgery. Mako S...
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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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The world is facing a historical event, that society hasn’t seen in 100 years. With the coronavirus spreading in every country, followed by economical loss and social disconnection, the body, mind, and spirit can become overwhelmed by the constant stressors that seem to be endless this year. Leaving behind a plethora of emotions such as, anxiety, fatigue, depression, insomnia, disconnection, and even physical pain. Feelings of hopelessness, fear, and distrust of others begins consuming every...
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The Lifestyle Medicine Center offers weekly educational classes on various topics related to nutrition, chronic disease, food addiction, stress management, and much more. Each class is $5 and online registration is required. FAQs Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, please bring your printed ticket with you. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please call the Lifestyle Medicine Center at (432) 221-5433.
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September is National Baby Safety Month. Amber teething necklaces have become quite popular over the last year, but Lori Benninghoff, Physician Assistant at Wall Street Pediatrics, shares a warning about the risk of these necklaces and why you should avoid using them. In recent months, I have been seeing more and more infants come into our office with amber teething necklaces. Parents who have been up three times the night before with a teething infant are seeking relief (and sleep!) Teething seems to g...
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On Friday, Midland Memorial Hospital celebrated achieving their three-time Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence Program recognizes a health care organization’s commitment to creating an innovative, supportive and positive workplace environment. The designation is granted based on organizations that demonstrate the six ANCC Pathway to Excellence Practice Standards: 1. Shared Decision-Making 2. Leadership 3. Safety 4. Quality 5. We...
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Midland Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Unit houses Janet’s Closet, a program bringing smiles to many children’s faces. Janet’s Closet is a designated area with new toys for children who have to come to the hospital for medical needs. When a child goes through a painful procedure, they have the chance to go to the closet to pick out a toy as theirs to keep. Janet’s Closet helps bring cheer to children who face difficult and often painful experiences while in the hospital. At this time, the Lady Warrior st...
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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 . January 21 | Alzheimer’s Association Workshop M...
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2014 U.S. Olympic bobsled athlete, Johnny Quinn, will make an appearance at the Wellness Tour on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Midland Wellness Tour kicks-off at 8:30 a.m. at Centennial Plaza where Johnny Quinn, will join Mayor Jerry Morales, Midland Health president and CEO Russell Meyers and Midland ISD Superintendent Dr. Ryder Warren, as they declare the third Saturday in September as Midland's Healthy City Day. At 11:00 a.m., Johnny Quinn will speak inside of the Midland Center about what it takes t...
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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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On Thursday, May 5, Midland Memorial Hospital, as well as several local partners, will conduct a disaster drill off of I-20. Multiple people, role-playing injured patients, may be visible to local eye-witnesses. Location: 1500 W. Interstate 20 Midland, TX 79701 **Designated media area Setup begins at 11:45 a.m. Drill begins at 1:30 p.m. and plans to finish by 4:30 p.m. Midland Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Hospital, Midland Fire Department, Ector County Medical Examiner Office, Office of Emergency M...
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The goal of the Midland Memorial Foundation nursing scholarship program is to support Midland Memorial Hospital in attaining its goal of 80% of its nursing staff holding a BSN degree. Since 2010, MMF has made significant progress in helping the hospital reach this goal, and it will continue to focus on providing scholarships to employees seeking professional and RN certifications, and associate's and bachelor's degrees in nursing. Please apply for the MMF scholarship on PolicyTech or by clicking the lin...
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March is National Nutrition Month, and this year's theme is "fuel for the future "! As the global population continues to grow, the challenge of providing enough nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact becomes increasingly important. Eating more fruits and vegetables is not only good for you but for the environment as well. Although the popularity of eating "plant-based" has grown, this term currently lacks a formal definition in the United States. In the past, plant-based was often u...
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Leslies Place Fund This new fund supports Leslie’s Place, a free community clinic for uninsured adults in our community. Leslie’s Place is housed in the Casa de Amigos building and was the vision of Leslie Hendrix Wood, a longtime friend of the Midland Memorial Foundation. Leslie’s wish was to find a way to help the underserved in our local community through access to healthcare. After Leslie’s passing, her husband Lee and friend, Tricia continued the work she had begun. Lee and Tricia collaborat...
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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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In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to excellence, Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes . This first-of-its-kind designation, bestowed by The Leapfrog Group in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), recognizes hospitals that meet the most rigorous standards for delivering safe, high-quality care to patients with diabetes. Among this elite group, MMH stands out as one of just 17 hospitals across the US to...
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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 cardiovascular health. As the designated month of heart health, the staff at Midland Memorial Hospital is excited to celebrate the 100th year of the American Heart Association. Just as St. Valentine supported his passion with his actions, Midland Memorial Hospital is passionate ab...
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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 look at a piece of ground and make something amazing grow. Through the years, I learned that her beautiful garden is the result of intentional habits that create a space for those delightful, healthy explosions of color and fragrance. February is American Heart Month. Spring is ri...
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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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We invite you to participate in our upcoming Blood Drive event at Midland Memorial Hospital, where a simple act of donating blood can help save lives. Every drop counts and your contribution can make a significant impact. Walk-ins are always welcome! You can also schedule a donation online at donors.vitalant.org Date: November 3rd Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Midland Memorial Hospital Main Lobby Why Donate? Blood donation is a selfless act that can have a profound impact on those in need. Here ...
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Midland Health and Midland College are thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Midland College Radiologic Technology Program. After 13 years, the program has been resurrected to cater to the demands of the medical community. This strategic move comes as a response to the pressing need for skilled radiologic technologists in the region. Midland Health currently has 20 full-time and part-time positions open, highlighting the immediate demand for skilled radiologic technologists. "We are ext...
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In May, Midland Memorial Hospital was named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work. This honor is restricted to 150 organizations across the country, and only 75 of those are hospitals or insurers. The recognition of being named a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work is a remarkable achievement that highlights our organization's commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture and prioritizing the well-being of our employees. In the same week, Midland Memorial was accredited a fourth time a...
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Nurses, the lifeblood of our healthcare systems, are in increasingly short supply signaling a code red for the Texas Legislature currently meeting in Austin. If you or a family member need or will need care in a Texas hospital, nursing home, home care program, clinic, rehabilitation or behavioral health hospital, the State Comptroller warns the shortage might affect the timely availability of that care. The stresses of the pandemic and retirement of baby-boomer age nurses have left the healthcare system...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes all 258 of our board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19th, 2023. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 20th in the O’Shaughnessy Garden at 10:00 AM that will include a roll call and pinning. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (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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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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Midland Health and LifeSpring Home Care and Hospice have partnered to bring the community, Midland Health at Home . Calvert Home Health, an affiliate of LifeSpring Home Care and Hospice, will now join Midland Health to create a seamless home health delivery of care model that is one of its kind in the Permian Basin. “The partnership to bring our residents Midland Health at Home solidifies our commitment to expanding the continuum of care for our patients,” said Stephen Bowerman, President of Midland Hea...
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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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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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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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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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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to b...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has achieved the Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The GEDA program recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults. The accreditation makes the MMH Emergency Department one of only 9 in the State of Texas and only one in the Permian Basin to earn the achievement. "The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) sets national standards for the practice of Emergency Medicine. Through the GEDA, ACEP works to prov...
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Midland Health, the Lifestyle Medicine Center and Pivot are partnering to provide a community-specific tobacco cessation pilot program. Upon completion of the pilot, a program evaluation will determine the continuation of the program. Midland County has a higher rate of smoking (19.3%) than the average in the state of Texas (16.5%) and a slightly higher rate of all tobacco use than the state average. Pivot is a self-paced program that helps people quit tobacco products with the proven technology of the S...
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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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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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Midland Health is authorized to provide a new treatment for newly-diagnosed, high-risk COVID-19 patients, Bamlanimivimab. This is an experimental antibody treatment that could help prevent hospitalization in high-risk patients. Patients must meet criteria from each of the following areas: Patients must have a positive COVID test less than 72 hours old AND symptoms cannot have been present more than four (4) days (cannot be asymptomatic). Patients must ALSO have one of the following: Obesity (BMI&...
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Many programs exist to address physical health, but they don't address the unique needs of each individual. In addition, there is rarely mention of mental, or spiritual health—vital elements in establishing happiness. Any sound physician would argue that your physical health suffers if you are neglecting spiritual and mental well-being. So why are these other facets largely ignored? Midland Health is proud to offer Better U, a unique holistic lifestyle medicine program addressing all three branches of h...
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Changing our behavior is not easy. Unfortunately, when it comes to changing health behavior, we live with many fallacies that become reasons for discouragement and disappointment, ultimately affecting our self-esteem. Every January, millions of people pay for gym memberships only to “fall off the wagon” by mid-February. We now have more tools and devices at our disposal than ever that can help track our daily steps, food choices, sleep, fasting time and other activities. There is no lack of information ...
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Nancy Woodman has joined Midland Memorial Hospital as executive director of the Midland Memorial Foundation. Nancy will continue the Foundation's work as the hospital continues to focus on the mission to lead health care for a greater Midland. Nancy joins Midland Memorial Foundation from Bynum School, where she served as director of the recent capital campaign project, and from the Tanner Companies/Doncaster in New York City, where she held a variety of leadership and executive positions in sales and ma...
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Midland Health in its mission to make Midland the healthiest community in Texas is proud to announce the Diabetes Reversal Program is now being offered virtually. This is one of the only programs in our area that will offer a lifestyle-based approach to reverse diabetes. Recent studies show conclusively that with the proper lifestyle changes, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be successfully reversed and consistently put into full or partial remission. Like other leading killers— especially heart disease and hi...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs awarded the MMH RN Fellowship program Accreditation with Distinction. The RN Fellowship team was joined by hospital administration and hosted a Facebook Live event when the call was received with much celebration! This makes MMH one of only three health care facilities in the world to have dual Practice Transition Program Accreditations with Distinct...
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68Nurse has been serving the Permian Basin community for over 11 years. If you have ever utilized the nurse hotline, you are aware of just how valuable this resource has been. 68Nurse is a free 24-hour call service providing medical advice given by a registered nurse. The nurses give free medical advice, but they also help with medication questions, home care advice, and local resources offered for various healthcare conditions . Recently 68Nurse has been instr...
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The health of a community is unique. A thumbprint of its make-up, it tells the story of the many unique and wonderful facets housed within its borders as well as opportunities for growth. Midland Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every four years to survey the overall health of Midland County. The CHNA for fiscal years 2020-2022 was completed in August 2019. The assessment included an extensive health data collection process and interview methodology. The results of ...
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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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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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Midland Memorial Hospital’s pledge for over 60 years has been to deliver quality healthcare to the residents of Midland County and the Permian Basin. This month, the hospital furthered that commitment by adopting cutting edge technology to clean hospital rooms. The V-360+ UV Room Sanitizer from UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) is now deployed to provide superior surface disinfection in patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas of the hospital. The V-360+ in use at MMH is a mobile...
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Midland Health, a system of health care partners including Midland Memorial Hospital, has selected a comprehensive clinical, financial and population health management system from Cerner, a global leader in health care technology. Midland Memorial’s 474-bed hospital and affiliated community clinics will transition from various disparate systems to Cerner’s integrated digital platform. The new electronic health record (EHR) system is designed to support an individual’s health care journey across the cont...
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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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Today, Midland Memorial Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring its board-certified nurses. These 169 nurses, with more than 222 certifications, will be recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care. Where: Midland Memorial Hospital Patio by The Market 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy. Midland, TX When: Monday, March 21, 2016 12:30 p.m. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national ...
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama and MIDLAND, Texas – HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) and Midland Health today announced they have entered into a joint venture to own and operate HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland/Odessa, an existing 60-bed physical rehabilitation hospital owned by HealthSouth. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital will remain in its current location at 1800 Heritage Boulevard in Midland, Texas. There will be no interruption or operational changes to the high-quality care provided to...
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