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Midland Health appointed Mindy Hamm as Vice President, General Counsel. Mindy grew up in the small South Texas town of Refugio. After earning her B.S. from Texas A&M University, she traveled to West Texas where she earned her J.D. from the Texas Tech School of Law. At Texas Tech Law, she met her husband Jason Hamm. After graduating from law school, Mindy was hired by Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, where she made partner in the firm’s litigation section. During the past 14 years, she has defend...
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Midland Memorial Hospital clinical laboratory scientist Ann Johnson has turned her job into her hobby, she said. Johnson switched from working full time to part time two years ago and continues to love her work, she said. “It’s the only thing I want to do,” she said. “I love putting the tubes in the machine and looking at the results. Reporting them out and calling the doctors or nurses. I feel like it is a help to the patients and that’s my greatest joy: to know that I am doing something to help somebo...
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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 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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Maternal Mental Wellness Program By Lisa McGee, LMSW, QMHP-CS Midland Memorial Hospital offers a maternal mental wellness program. The program serves mothers considered extremely low to moderately low income. It serves those who are at risk for postpartum depression or other mental health issues, admitted to the hospital due to miscarriage or stillbirth, or have an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Moms are assessed and connected with appropriate support to promote and assist wit...
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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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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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In recent years, suicide mortality rates for people 15-44, 60-64, and 80-84 years old experienced an increase in suicide rates in Texas. Still, suicide is a public health crisis that affects individuals of all ages, races, sex, and social status. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has reported a death by suicide in Texas approximately every two hours. It is important to be aware of possible warning signs that may be present in those experiencing suicidal thoughts as it is vital to prevention...
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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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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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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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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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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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By Val Sparks, MSN, RN, CIC Infection Preventionist at Midland Memorial Hospital If you’ve ever ha d the common cold it is most likely caused by a seasonal common human coronavirus. Most individuals get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their life. However, this should NOT be confused with the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) that we are hearing about in the news and is infecting thousands across China and J apan. The common...
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